From Days Gone By: Bedford and Dean, 1960s
Lubavitch Archives has obtained a collection of newly-discovered photos of students at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Bedford Ave. and Dean St., circa mid 1960s. Can you identify anyone in the photos?
Daily Archives: November 7, 2016
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Serial Car Burglar Apprehended
A man who broke into dozens of cars and stole up to thousands of dollars’ worth of items over the course of the past month was apprehended and taken into custody early this morning, thanks to the dedicated hard work of Shomrim volunteers and NYPD officers from the 71st Precinct.
Good Tidings? There’s An App for That
Rabbi Zalman Goldberg and his team recently launched a new app with the goal of enhancing people’s live through notifying the Rebbe of their Besuros Tovos (good tidings).
Op-Ed: We Have the Freedom to Vote Against Freedom
Unlike our grandparents in Soviet Russia, we have the freedom to vote. Let’s vote to keep our freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom to pursue happiness, writes Aliza Bas Menachem in this pre-election day op-ed.
Video: The Rebbe on Choosing a President
With the American elections tomorrow and much confusion about how to vote, it’s as important as ever to remember what our focus needs to be, both in our own lives as well as when electing political leaders. JEM presents an excerpt of a Sicha from 1981 in which the Rebbe discusses what to look for when voting in a new president.
Video: The Rebbe Knew My First Request
“Prisoner of Zion” Yosef Mendelevich, who spent a decade in a Soviet prison for attempting to hijack an airliner and fly it to Israel, relates an amazing story about a special gift he received from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the day he was released from the USSR.
Unique Tzedaka Museum Opens in Moscow
At a simple, yet impressive affair on Motzei Shabbos of Parshas Noach a new, one-of-a-kind Tzedaka Museum and Visitor’s Center was dedicated. It’s goal is to educate people about the importance of the third pillar on which the world stands; the pillar of Chesed.
Shtiebel Hosts Father-and-Son Learning Program
Crown Heights Shtiebel Anshei Rubishov, founded by Reb Zalman Gelernter, OBM, hosted its first ever weekly Avos Ubonim learning program this past Motzei Shabbos.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Tuesday, November 8, for Election Day. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Chabad at Lehigh University Dedicates Renovated Mansion
On October 30th, Rohr Chabad at Lehigh University celebrated the dedication ceremony of the Joachim Schaufeld Center for Jewish Life, and co-directors Rabbi Zalman and Yehudit Greenberg took time to reflect on their journey since their humble beginnings in 2008.
Youth and Campus Shluchim Gather in Paris
30 youth and campus Shluchim gathered on Motzei Shabbos in Paris for a Melave Malka and regional Kinus, to recharge their batteries, gain inspiration, take note of their accomplishments thus far and set goals for the coming year.
Info to Be Menachem Avel R. A.Z. Piekarski
R. A.Z. (Zisel) Piekarski is sitting shiva after the passing of his mother, Mrs. Risha Piekarski, OBM, at 513 Crown St. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.] until Shabbos. Shachris – 9:30am. Mincha – 4:30pm. Maariv – Bizmano. At the family’s […]
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