At the Un-Camp, Girls Explore Their Jewish Identities

Mimi Notik – Chabad.org
Un-Camp attendees try their hand at “Stump the Rabbi.”

Killington, VT — In Vermont’s most southern tip, just a short drive from the New York border, the hills are very much alive. In the cozy lounge area of the Trailside Lodge, a girl is teaching her friends a dance. Two guitars lean on a couch and a pair of dirty sneakers sit on a chair. Girls swim outside, while inside music is playing and the sound of laughter reverberates in the walls.

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Chabad California launches Friday Light campaign

Israel Bardugo – Ynet News

Los Angeles, CA — Chabad of California is spearheading a massive campaign to encourage Jewish women to light Shabbat candles.

The campaign to distribute Shabbat candles, first launched 33 years ago by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, is plunging ahead full force again after the organization purchased over one million candle packs, each containing a pair of candles, a wrist bracelet and a leaflet with prayers and information on Shabbat.

A New Campus For Jewish Education

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The recently acquired site in West Los Angeles is on La Cienega Boulevard south of Pico.

Los Angeles, CA — Chabad of California today announced the acquisition of a 23,000 square foot building on La Cienega Boulevard that will become the new campus of the Cheder Menachem elementary school, named after the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Plans are underway for a full renovation and upgrade of the facility, which is located just south of Pico Boulevard in the heart of West Los Angeles’ Jewish community.

It’s Nine Days of Fish for Beijing’s Only Kosher Restaurant

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The Chinese, Hebrew and English sign of a Beijing culinary landmark

Beijing, China — Beijing’s only kosher restaurant has placed an added emphasis on fish over chicken and beef in its highly popular menu. The overhaul isn’t exactly permanent, though, and the more traditional meats will return to their standard spots after Tisha B’Av.