Gombo’s Bakery Shuttered on Erev Shabbos
Customers seeking to buy Challahs for Shabbos were shocked to discover that the popular Gombo’s Bakery on Kingston Avenue was closed, and a “Marshal’s Legal Possession” notice was posted on the front door.
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Oholei Torah Issues Statement Reassuring Parents
A recent development connected to Oholei Torah, the flagship boys’ school in Crown Heights, prompted the school to issue a statement to parents. “There is no indication at all that any current student has been negatively impacted,” the statement reads.
Reb Binyomin Klein in his early days as the Rebbe's secretary, circa mid 1960s.
Weekly Story: If the Rebbe Said So, It Is So
While Reb Simcha was walking, he suddenly turned around and went back into Rabbi Klein’s office. “Reb Binyomin, if you had not submitted the letter to the Rebbe, can I have it back. I have to write something else,” he said.
Weekly Thought: Fulfilling the Mitzvah of Azov Ta’azov
Does one’s donkey need to actually collapse for me to become obligated to assist? What’s the application of this Mitzva on a day to day basis? Does one need to suffer an mishap for me to become obligated to assist? Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, Shliach to Doral, FL, shares his thoughts on this week’s Parsha – Mishpatim.
First Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Josh Gordon to Be Marked
This Sunday evening, the Los Angeles community will come together to mark the first Yahrzeit of Rabbi Yehoshua Binyomin Gordon z”l. Thousands of people are impacted on a daily basis by the programs and reach of Chabad of the Valley, the organization Rabbi Gordon built for over 40 years. Rabbi Gordon, along with his associate Rabbi Mordechai Einbinder, inspired an explosion of Jewish observance and activity in the greater San Fernando Valley, establishing 26 Chabad Houses in an area with a diverse Jewish population of more than 250,000.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe during the recital of a Maamar, circa early 1960s.
Canadian Prime Minister Encourages CKids Unity Event
On Sunday, February 12, CKids International hosted a Day of Unity, bringing together children from ten communities across the greater Toronto area.
Weekly JLI Video: A Fiery Coin
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Mishpatim-Shekalim is titled: A Fiery Coin.
Montreal Yeshiva Hosts Father and son Melave Malka
The tables were set, the atmosphere in the room was warm and inviting, the Yeshiva auditorium was transformed ready for the night’s event: The annual father and son Melave Malka, hosted by Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim of Montreal.
Shabbos at the Besht: Increasing in Simchah
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Lerner, Rosh Kollel of 770 Montgomery, will lead a discussion on the topic: Mishenichnas Adar Marbim Besimchah. How do we fulfill this? Why isn’t it brought in Shulchan Aruch?
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