Picture of the Day
It’s the day for simcha, gifts and general revelry. It’s also a day of thanks, and one Montgomery Street resident showed it with a sign thanking Crown Heights Hatzalah and Dr. Rosen.
Daily Archives: February 26, 2021
Weekly Story: The Rabbinical Conference of Zhitomer, in 5687 (1926)
As mentioned in previous articles, to give me a push to work on the Frierdiker Rebbe’s biography, I will from time to time post my draft of various chapters in his life. Being that the story of Purim koton 5687 (1927) is well-known, I chose to post the story of the beginning of that year, when the officials already stated that their goal is to arrest the Rebbe.
As Purim Begins, Moscow Celebrated A New Sefer Torah
The Moscow Jewish community celebrated the first night of Purim, they were joined with a second celebration of a new Sefer Torah. The Sefer Torah was generously donated by Mr. Yosef Yitzchak Sandler.
The Effect Of A Powerful Presence
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski discusses the effect a powerful presence can have, simply by entering the room.
Photo Credit: IDF Spokespersons
IDF Soldier Wounded by Stray Bullet at Military Base Succumbs to Wounds
The IDF soldier seriously wounded at a military base in the Jordan Valley died Friday of his wounds. A resident of Kibbutz Einat, Granot served in the Bazelet infantry battalion, as part of the Nahal Brigade.
Rabbi Avrohom Bukiet
Obituary: Rabbi Avrohom Bukiet, 70, Beloved Mentor and Humble Scholar
Known for his boundless spirit and perpetual smile, with always an encouraging word for others, Rabbi Avrohom Shmuel Bukiet was a scholar, educator and mashpia (mentor) who served as a source of inspiration for anyone who met him. He passed away on Feb. 17 after a battle with the coronavirus. He was 70 years old.
JEM: Purim In The Rebbe’s Home
Purim of 1988 was a poignant time in Chabad. Just weeks after the passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, the Rebbe was still holding all services in his house. Yet Purim, a most joyous holiday, was celebrated by the Rebbe as such. Watch this special selection of scenes from the day’s events and spend Purim with the Rebbe.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he escorts President Shazar to the reading of the megillah, 1971.
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