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Watch as the first Lag B’Omer bonfire of the year is lit in Bangkok, at Chabad of Thailand. Chabad of Bankok is run by Rabbi Yosef and Nechama Kantor.
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Rabbi Avrohom Y. Perlstein, Shliach in Salem, Oregon, shares the story of his life and Shlichus at Salem Storytellers Project.
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Among the honorees at the Annual Oholei Torah Dinner, were Sruli and Toby Richler, who were awarded the Young Visionary Award.
8:00pm: Does Chassidus Ever Expect Us to Sleep Less Than Is Normally Required? Is There a Healthy Need for Ego?
The topics in this week’s 261st episode of the highly acclaimed popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Does Chassidus Ever Expect Us to Sleep Less Than Is Normally Required? Is There a Healthy Need for Ego? As an Orthodox Jew Teaching in a Secular School, How Do I Navigate Between Acceptance of All Students, and Normalizing Behavior Forbidden by Torah? Can a Sociopath Do Teshuva? Are There Any Situations When We Can Shake Hands with Someone from the Opposite Gender? Please Explain the Statement That for Certain Souls, like Rashbi, the Temple Was Never Destroyed.
“Moshiach Yavo,” by Mendy J in Acapella
Singer Mendy J has released “Moshiach Yavo,” a popular song, in acapella. The music video shows some of the amazing miracle that have happened in the last century, both within the wider public and the Jewish world. Mendy performs the song alongside his brother Simi Jacobson.
JEM: The Rebbe and the Author
Herman Wouk, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of several bestsellers, passed away Friday at 103. Mr. Wouk, an observant Jew, had several interactions with the Rebbe.
Israel Strikes at Iranian Targets in Syria
Sounds of explosions were reportedly heard in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday evening. Syrian media claimed the explosions were the result of an Israeli air strike on the country.
JEM: “It’s Never Too Late”
This Sunday, the 14th of Iyar, is Pesach Sheni, the second Pesach. In temple times, Jews who were unable to bring the Paschal offering before Pesach were given the chance to make it up, by bringing it a month later on Pesach Sheni. Hear the Rebbe point out two powerful lessons we can apply to our lives, learnt out from this special day.
Incendiary Balloons Causing Waves of Fires Near Gaza
The firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza has increasing dramatically. At least four fires have broken out since the morning hours in the Gaza perimeter – in the Be’eri and Shokeda forests and near Kibbutz Nahal Oz. A major blaze near Ashkelon is also believed to have been started by a balloon.
Helicopter Crashes into New York City River, Pilot Escapes Without Serious Injuries
A helicopter taking off from a helipad in Manhattan had a failure and crashed into the river. The pilot was the only occupant on board, and managed to escape without serious injury.
Oholei Torah Dinner – Sunday May 19th, Pesach Sheini
The Annual Dinner of Oholei Torah will be held this Sunday, May 19th, Pesach Sheini, in the Oholei Torah Ballroom. The event will be honoring Reb Mendel and Nechama Baumgarten, a”h, with the Founding Parents Memorial Tribute for their unbelievable determination and mesirus nefesh in Oholei Torah’s first years.
NASA Releases First Images of Beresheet Crash Site
US space agency NASA published on Wednesday first images it said may show the crash site of Israeli spacecraft Beresheet.
Resolution to Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe Passed in New York State Senate
On Monday, the New York State Senate passed Resolution J997 which honors the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The resolution was introduced by New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie.
Inspiration in the Air: Food for the Entire Shabbos (Hebrew)
Hundreds of passengers pass through the Chabad Air counter at JFK Airport daily, many with inspirational stories about Chabad and the Rebbe. Today we present you the fifth in a series of those stories.
Acapella: “Habeit Na” by Netanel Menat and the Malchus Choir
“Habeit Na,” an acapella song by Netanel Menat and the Malchus Choir describes the yearning of the Jewish people, who look up at the Father in heaven, asking, praying and begging, “הבט נא, רחם נא, על עמך מהרה”
Video of the Day
A Myanmar airplane pilot manages to land without his plane’s front wheels when they failed to deploy on landing. The pilot is being hailed a hero for his skill, and saving the lives of the passengers and crew.
Operation Survival: What is the difference between aggressive behavior and bullying?
Operation Survival: r. Rona Novick, PhD is the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University and holds the Raine and Stanley Silverstein Chair in Professional Ethics and Values. She discusses the question, What is the difference between aggressive behavior and bullying?
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