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Parasha Thought: A Precious Neshama

by Rabbi Yossi Gordon

There is a new arrival in Gan Eden this Shabbat. Every week for four years I have ended this Dvar Torah with a prayer to G-d Almighty for the complete restoration to robust good health of a sweet Jewish child named Aliza Schwab. The doctors were smug and certain in their dire predictions four years ago. “A matter of hours,” was what her courageous parents were told again and again. But she prevailed, a sweet child against the world of darkness.

Lubavitchers Run Marathon.. in Hats and Jackets!

Rabbi Yosef and Mendel Eichenblatt, founders and directors of Abraham’s Tent, were spotted today With Zally Lazerous at the Jerusalem marathon running for the organization. Abraham’s Tent is an open home for all to experience Judaism and Israel in a fun and exciting way. The center will enable people from all walks of life to be inspired and connect to their Judaic roots and homeland.

Video: Tackling Controversial Issues

Torah Café

Join Rabbi Nissan Mangel, Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet, Mrs. Rivka Slonim and moderator, Mrs. Molly Resnik as they tackle perplexing and enlightening questions on topics ranging from the Holocaust to dinosaurs. This Crossfire discussion puts the experts on the hot seat and allows for the audience to really get their questions answered. It’s a not-to-be-missed event!

18 Years Since the Murder of Ari Halberstam HYD

On March 1st, 1994, a Lebanese terrorist named Rashid Baz opened fire on a van full of Lubavitcher Bochurim on the Brooklyn Bridge. In the attack Ari Halberstam HYD was killed. 18 years after the murder, which shocked the world, we present a collection of photos and news broadcasts which gave broad coverage to the incident.

Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: Aliza Schwab, 8, OBM

It is with great sadness and deep pain that we inform you of the tragic and untimely passing of young Ruchama Aliza Sara Chana Schwab of Miami, Florida at the age of 8. Four years ago we reported about Aliza’s tragic drowning in their family swimming pool, and her parents fight to keep her on life support. Yesterday she succumbed to an infection.

Op-Ed: Are Babysitters Overpaid?

by Anonymous

We are living in a time when many families are struggling. Some don’t have money for their most basic necessities, heaven forbid. Some have basic parnosso, thank g-d, but little beyond that. Simchas haven’t slowed down; it seems that celebrations are ever increasing.