Kehot and SIE Release Revamped Shulchan Aruch in English
Sichos in English has announced the release of a new Sefer – a state-of-the-art Shluchan Aruch of the Alter Rebbe with side-by-side English translation.
Daily Archives: August 10, 2015
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Shluchim Surprised to Learn Cabbie’s Roots
Following a meeting with an alumnus, Rabbi Peretz and Chanie Chein – Shluchim to Brandeis University – got into a taxi cab and were surprised to learn of their driver’s roots.
Picture of the Day: Rabbonim Visit Kfar Chabad Esrogim Orchard
A delegation of prominent Rabbonim from the Jerusalem-based Eida Charedis visited Kfar Chabad today to inspect its renowned esrogim orchard, which bears their kosher certification. This year, the orchard was declared ‘Hefker’ (ownerless) in accordance with the laws of Shmittah.
Photo: Shturem.net
Shliach Discovers His Tefillin Straps Are Plastic
Rabbi Avrohom Yitzchok Prudenshedsky, a Chabad Shliach in the Israeli Moshav of Ganei Yochanan, could not believe his eyes: after mistakenly leaving his Tefillin in the sunlight for two hours, he discovered that the straps were not made of leather – as required by Halachah – but of cheap plastic.
Rabbinical Students Take to the Steamy Banks of the Peruvian Amazon
Iquitos in Peru is known as the most isolated city in South America. Surrounded by thick jungle, it sits on the banks of the mighty Amazon River. For the first time in decades,it was recently visited by a group of rabbinical students, who were there as part of the Merkos Shlichus Chabad “Roving Rabbis” program.
Photos: Neighborhood Camps Enjoy Water Ride Fair
Campers in the Crown Heights days camps enjoyed a fun day at a water ride fair on Crown Street. Massive water slides, sprinklers and a huge suds baths had children screaming with delight.
The chief rabbi and Chabad emissary of the Netherlands, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, says “it is time,” and is calling on Netherland’s Prime Minister to follow the lead of his neighbors and offer an official apology on behalf of his nation for collaborating with the Nazis in the killing of Jews during the Holocaust.
Chief Rabbi: “It Is Time” for Netherlands to Apologize
The chief rabbi and Chabad emissary of the Netherlands, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, says “it is time,” and is calling on Netherland’s Prime Minister to follow the lead of his neighbors and offer an official apology on behalf of his nation for collaborating with the Nazis in the killing of Jews during the Holocaust.
Cantors Hit a High Note at Manhattan Master Class
To prepare for a Rosh Hashanah concert, chazzanim from the Crown Heights neighborhood recently put on an educational program in Manhattan for cantors and vocal enthusiasts.
Info to Be Menachem Avel the Kupchin Family
The Kupchin family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their father, Reb Hershel, OBM, at 1650 President St. [between Schenectady and Utica Ave.] Apt. #2C, until Thursday morning. Shachris – 7:30am. Mincha – 7:45pm. Maariv – 8:30pm. Hamokom Yenachem Eschem […]
Video: Another Smashing Week at LDC-Monsey
Lubavitch Day Camp of Monsey completed its sixth exciting, fun and meaningful week of the summer. See the highlights of the week in this video slideshow.
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