Weekly Letter: Why The Holocaust?
As we enter the period of the three weeks, with the 17th of Tammuz, we present a letter in which the Rebbe discusses the question of “why the holocaust ” in context of the many tragedies in Jewish history.
Daily Archives: July 18, 2019
Argentina Designates Hezbollah a Terrorist Organization
Argentina on Thursday officially designated Hezbollah, which it blames for two attacks on its soil, a terrorist organization and ordered the freezing of its assets in the country, Reuters reports.
Gan Yisroel Parksville: Week 2 in Video
Watch as Gan Yisroel Parksville takes you through their second week of camp. Join them in their exciting trips and activities.
SHOMRIM ALERT: Man Wanted for Damaging Property in Crown Heights
Crown Heights Shomrim has put out an alert to the community for a man wanted by the police in Crown Heights. The man had allegedly been attempting to pass fake bills to a local establishment, before getting violent and smashing a computer screen with a chair. If you have any information on this person, please call 911 and Shomrim at 718-774-3333.
Chabad School in Azerbaijan Ranked Among Top Twenty In The Country
Last week, Chabad’s Or Avner school in Baku was ranked by the State Examination Center (SEC) among the top twenty schools in Azerbaijan. The annual assessment is based on pedagogical and educational criteria established by the SEC and pronounced the Jewish school (K-12) one of the best for quality of education among all the schools in the Muslim-majority country.
Letter and the Spirit: The Moon Landing
As today is the 5oth anniversary of the first man landing on the moon we present a letter of the Rebbe in connection with space travel and exploration.
Fascinating and Rare Letter from the Rebbe Up for Auction
A rare and fascinating letter from the Rebbe is up for auction in Israel. The letter, part typed, part handwritten, is addressed to Rabbi Yeshayah HaLevi Horowitz, and is written on HaMerkaz L’Inyanei Chinuch stationery.
Halacha Guide: The Three Weeks
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the three weeks for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Here’s My Story: Make Judaism Your Business
Mr. Don Wolf presently resides in Melbourne, Australia, where he works in his family’s property development business. Before retiring, he had served for over 35 years on the board of the Yeshivah Centre, including 12 years as chairman. He was interviewed in July of 2016.
Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military seized a foreign tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, Iranian media outlets reported. While the ship was not identified, nor its country of origin revealed, the Iranian Fars outlet reported that the ship had a crew of 12, who were taken captive by Iranian military forces.
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