An Interview With Rabbi Avraham Twerski O”BM
We present an interview with Rabbi Dr. Avraham Twerski O”BM courtesy of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin from his book, Conversation with the Rebbe, JEP 1996.
Daily Archives: February 1, 2021
Tuesday: Crown Heights School Cancelations
The following Crown Heights schools have announced cancelations or delays for Tuesday, February 2nd due to weather conditions:
College-Level Courses for Jewish Teens Picks Up Pace
CTeen U, the Chabad teen program will be launching a new college-accredited course in February. The 14-week Spring course, titled “Introduction to Jewish Law,” a comprehensive overview of Jewish law, will be led by local instructors. It is offered by a joint initiative of Yeshiva University and the Chabad Teen Network.
Video of the Day
In 1969, a large blizzard blew into New York City, dumping more than 20 inches of snow and paralyzing the city. Despite the widespread disruptions, the Rebbe still arrived at 770 as if all was normal.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended February 1st through 6th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended Monday, February 1st through Saturday, February 6th for snow operations. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Police Make Gun Bust, Seizing Three in Crown Heights
Three guns, a ballistic vest, and lots of ammunition, were seized by the 71st Precinct, taking the dangerous weapons off the streets of Crown Heights.
Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency Throughout Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency in New York City and 9 other counties throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island. Encouraging drivers to be off the road by noon.
29 Years Since Murder of Pesha Leah Lapine, HYD
29 years ago, on the 2nd of Adar Aleph, Mrs. Pesha Leah Lapine, HYD, was murdered al kiddush hashem. The horrific killing shocked the community, and the Rebbe took it very personally – attending her Levaya with pain visible on his face. A gallery of photos from that Levaya was acquired and restored by JEM, and can be viewed in the extended article – along with the translated diary of an Israeli Bochur who transcribed his firsthand account of the events of that fateful day.
When Larry King Was Filmed in Tefillin
With the passing of Larry King, the iconic television personality and radio host, many outlets have been hashing out his lifelong relationship with Judaism and Jewish organizations. This is the story of how Larry ended up being filmed in Tefillin.
Vintage Video: The Blizzard of 1947 in NYC
In 1947 an unexpected snow storm dropped over 26 inch’s of snow on New York City which brought it to a complete standstill. Vintage news footage from the Universal-International News shows scenes from that storm.
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski
Obituary: Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, 90, Leading Authority on Substance Abuse
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, a Chassidic rabbi, psychiatrist, prolific author of more than 60 popular books on Jewish spirituality and recovery from substance abuse, and founder and longtime head of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., one of America’s leading facilities for addiction treatment, passed away on Jan. 31 in Jerusalem from complications from coronavirus. He was 90 years old.
Blizzard Update: 7 Inches Already With More To Come
The blizzard of the year has descended on New York City with seven inches of snow already blanketing the Big Apple. The snow is expected to worsen throughout the day, with the worst hitting Monday evening.
Rabbi Twerski Not Just Dr. Twerski
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, penned a heartfelt tribute to Rabbi Dr. Avraham Twerski A”H, who passed away Sunday. He was a Rabbi Tweski, not just Dr. Twerski.
Upgraded Iron Dome Missile System Passes Test with Flying Colors
The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), in the Directorate for Defense R&D of the Israel Ministry of Defense, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed a successful series of flight tests of the Iron Dome weapon system.
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