The Met Museum “Islamic Amulet” Looks Suspiciously Like Tefillin
According to the Met Museum, it’s a 6th century Egyptian amulet, made with a leather black box and has straps. It also looks suspiciously like a pair of tefillin shel rosh.
Daily Archives: July 26, 2020
8:00pm: Which Takes Precedent: Doing a Mitzvah or Helping My Wife?
The topics in this week’s 319th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Which Takes Precedent: Doing a Mitzvah or Helping My Wife? Why Was Moshiach Born on Tisha B’Av? How Is the Uniqueness of the Arizal an Antidote to the Nine Days? Does Bitachon Apply Also for Trusting G-d to Provide Us With Luxuries? What Is the War of Gog and Magog Before the Coming of Moshiach?
Extensive Chof Av Program Planned
In accordance with the Rebbe’s personal wish, Vaad Or V’chom is putting together an extensive program to help mark the day of Chof Av, covering several topics in multiple languages in an effort to reach a wide range of demographics.
Crown Heights Falafel Restaurant To Permanently Close
The most recent casualty to COVID-19 in Crown Heights is Twibar Falafel, a new falafel joint on Empire Blvd. One week ago the owners were forced to throw in the towel, announcing that they would be closing their doors for good.
Igud Hamelamdim Chinuch Course Now Has Four Master presenters
As reported previously, an exciting addition is being made to this year’s course, with the inclusion of a new presenter Rabbi Mendel Klyne, principal and teacher at Cheder Chabad Detroit.
Newfoundland’s Only Mikvah almost at 50%!
Just imagine – NO Mikvah to drive to, and even taking a few hour flight is more complicated now, and often not even possible. Only the freezing cold Atlantic Ocean. Please open your hearts and give generously.
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