Hidden Treasure in a Closet in 770
Hundreds of previously-unknown original audio recordings found, soon to be published at ashreinu.app.
Daily Archives: October 19, 2021
Man Shot in Arm In Crown Heights Shooting
Just before 6:00pm Tuesday evening, at the intersection of Utica Ave and Sterling Pl in Crown Heights, a man was shot in the arm outside a liquor store.
The Tenathon 2 – An Exhilarating Evening of Song and Celebration
The historic Tenathon 2 took place this past Sunday and was an incredible success in every way.
Governor Hochul Announces $33 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Security for Nonprofits Facing High Risks of Terrorism
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $33 million in federal funding to support the efforts of 198 nonprofit organizations facing an increased risk of terrorism.
Chabad Hebrew Schools Launch New Year with Innovative Curriculums
With Super Jew capes flying in the wind, Chabad Hebrew schools across the globe took off for another year of learning and fun.
NYC Considers Law Requiring Landlords to Provide Free Internet
Landlords in New York City are already on the hook for their tenants’ heat and hot water. A City Council proposal would add internet service to that list.
Title slide for Dr. Klein's Lecture. Photo Credits: Zalman Kleinman/Chai Art Gallery (Left), Shlomo Vishinsky/Chai Art Gallery (Center), Chenoch Lieberman (Left)
Lubavitch Professor Gives Lecture on Chabad Niggunim
On Monday October 18th, Dr. Michel Klein, a Lubavitch professor, gave a fascinating online lecture titled “Performing Chassidishkeit: Spirituality and Identity in Chabad nigunim”.
Is Alter Rebbe’s Ksav Kosher?A Response To Claims That It Is Not
This response was written by Rabbi Eli Gutnick a sofer in Melbourne Australia, in response to an audio shiur given by Rabbi Reuven Mendelowitz on the basics of safrus. In his shiur, he names Alter Rebbe’s Ksav “Ksav Chabad”, and claims that it is basicly not kosher.
Is Cheesecake on Shavuos A Religious Right? Apparently It Is
Two Jewish inmates incarcerated in a Michigan penitentiary found themselves in front of a judge demanding cheesecake on religious grounds, and they won.
Hezbollah Claims To Have 100,000 Trained Fighters
In a speech from Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, the terrorist organizations leader claimed that it has 100,000 trained fighters, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Earthquake Rattles Israel, No Injuries Reported
An earthquake in the eastern Mediterranean was felt across Israel Tuesday morning.
1983: The Earliest Avraham Fried Footage Ever, With Chossid Yisroel Duchman Dancing Along
This vintage clip is has been claimed to be the earliest known footage of Avraham Fried in concert. In this footage, he is accompanied by famed guitarist Yossi Piamenta.
Bus To The Ohel Expands Hours, Includes Evening Buses
In addition to the 10:30am morning bus that leaves daily from Eastern Parkway and Kingston Ave, buses will now also be available at nights and early morning.
This year’s International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim), will be a hybrid event, with a full parallel digital component so all those not attending in person can join from wherever they are in the world.
Iconic Group Photo at Chabad Rabbinic Conference Gets New Focus
Due to ongoing concerns about Covid, there will be changes to theKinus Hashluchim’s in-person schedule. Among the changes, the iconic “class photo” featuring thousands of emissaries from around the world will not take place.
Moshiach Initiative Reaches Latin America
The Chabad world has experienced a notable increase in learning about Moshiach in the past eight months, including in the Latin American community.
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