Author and Chabad historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, shares his memories and experiences of Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner OBM. Rabbi Groner was a Mazkir of the Rebbe, and was zoiche to have many unique experiences with the Rebbe. He passed away on the 14th of Nissan, 5780, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The catastrophic effects of Covid-19 are plastered across the papers, TV, and your social media feed: Healthcare systems overwhelmed, economies upended, and entire societies in shock. But to fully grasp the spiritual implications of this crisis – and what it means for the Jewish people – we need to take a much broader historical view – back through a two-thousand year diaspora, ancient Temple times, all the way to the Exodus.
A pair of car break-in thieves in Crown Heights struck multiple times in the early hours of Tuesday morning, rummaging through vehicles and taking items.
A first of its kind Virtual Kinus Hashluchim took place Tuesday for over 5000 Shluchim worldwide. The successful event took place on the popular zoom platform, allowing for interactive sessions and workshops. The kinus features inspiring speakers such as Rabbi Shais Taub of the Five Towns, New York, and Rabbi Shmuel Lew of London, England.
A congregant at Chabad of Palos Verdes, CA relates the tale of his encounter of the Rebbe. Although the encounter seems normal at first glance, the truth of what happened was only discovered years later.
Thousands of Jewish children across the globe will be joining this Lag B’Omer’s Biggest (Virtual) Parade Ever. Join children the world over on Tuesday, May 12th at 5:30pm, on the live streamed parade.
Seventeen Crown Heights residents who had their blood tested for COVID-19 antibodies went to Bethlehem, PA Tuesday morning to donate plasma for those critically ill with the virus. This group of donors is the first from the mass Save A Life Antibody Testing Event that took place in Crown Heights last week.
With Lag BaOmer just a few days away, Singer Avraham Fried, who will be starring on the highly anticipated Hatzalah-Thon, has a message for you. Come join the Hatzalah-Thon, and give generously.
A vehicle on a Crown Heights street burst into flames Monday, billowing smoke into the air but thankfully leaving everyone uninjured. The fire was quickly put out, leaving no injuries.
Menachem Ochana, A Crown Heights resident was welcomed home Monday after being on a ventilator. He was awaited by a small welcome committee and music.
The highly anticipated Lag B’Omer Hatzalah-Thon event has expanded their lineup to include a powerful list of singers. The event was originally advertised with by famed Jewish singer Avraham Fried, who has since been joined by Mordy Schapiro, Benny Friedman, the 8th Day band, and Boruch Levine.
Chabad of Kentucky teamed up with elected officials and community activists to bring a message of purpose to Kentuckians throughout the state. The message that every action that they take to combat the Coronavirus, helps to overcome it and save lives.
A video recording of an entire farbrengen with Harav Ahron Yaakov Schwei OBM full with stories and memories has been published for the public. The farbrengen was recorded at a Melava Malka in the year 5774.
The topics in this week’s 307th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Can the Current Upheaval Bring Us to Discover a New Perspective on G-d and Torah? Please Comment on the Recent Hisorerus of Achdus Among Shluchim; Perhaps We Should Not Call the Virus by Its Name? After a Long Day Committed to My Children, Is It Wrong for Me to Be ‘Happy’ When My Kids Are Asleep and I Have Some Quiet Time? How to Be a Rock for Someone When You Yourself Are Crumbling? The Power of a Niggun, Especially in Times of Need.
A 24 hour Hatzalah-Thon event has been planned for Lag BaOmer this year to recognize and donate to Hatzalah chapters across the United States. The Telethon style event will feature famed Jewish singer Avraham Fried as well as other Jewish music stars.
Author and Chabad historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, shares his memories and experiences of Rabbi Yisroel Friedman OBM. Reb Yisroel, as he was known, was a much loved Rosh Yeshiva of Oholei Torah, and passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigun Leshabos VeYom Tov, an old Chabad Hassidic waltz melody, traditionally sung on the Sabbath and Holidays is remade by Lubavitch singer Mendel Markel.
