Crown Heights based, Congregation Bais Shmuel-Chabad, celebrated its annual Melava Malka this past Motzei Shabbos. The evening was in tribute to 60 years of the Rebbe’s leadership. (Tuf Shin Yud—Tuf Shin Ayin).
During the eight years that the noted Chassid, Reb Mendel Futerfas, spent in the Gulag in Siberia, courtesy of the Soviet regime, as a result of his “Illegal acts” on behalf of Yiddishkeit, he encountered many an extraordinary character.
In his subsequent years as a spiritual mentor, he would often recount the tales of these personalities and the lessons that he was able to glean from them regarding his service of G-d.
Among these accounts was his encounter with a group of youth belonging to the “Haskalah” (Enlightenment) Movement. Members of this faction were wont to mock and disgrace all that is holy, especially the Jewish faith.
During his chat with the youngsters, they proudly shared their glorious history. They bragged about the day when a group of them, on their way to work, came upon a number of Chassidim walking with their Rebbe, the eminent Rebbe of Rudzhin.
They vividly recalled how they took advantage of the opportunity to ridicule and denigrate the “Fanatic believers.” When the Chassidim failed to react, they unleashed a more sordid battery of venomous insults. Seeing that they had no intentions to relent, the Rebbe turned to the head of the band and said, “It appears that you seek an unusual death.”
A poll about Americans’ views on Islam concludes that the strongest predictor of prejudice against Muslims is whether a person holds similar feelings about Jews.
The Gallup poll, released Thursday, also finds that people who report going to religious services more than once a week are less likely to harbor bias against Muslims.
Come join us for a relaxing and enjoyable evening at the Woman & Girls Art Gala this Motzoei Shabbos. Don’t miss this fabulous event. There will be a boutique sale with over 20 vendors, a Chinese auction with fabulous prizes, and a sumptuous milchig buffet. Check out our beautiful art gallery! All happening at the Razag ballroom!
$10 admission includes $10 auction ticket and a chance to win a great prize by Judaica Creations.
$100 gets you 1 ticket in each box at the auction.
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