BDE: Refael Ben Tzion Alon, 10-Months, OBM
With great sadness we report the untimely passing of Ben Tzion Alon OBM, a ten-month-old boy from Coral Springs, Florida who passed away on Wednesday following a short illness.
Daily Archives: November 8, 2023
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Like Torah scrolls, mezuzahs and tefillin are painstakingly handwritten by expert Jewish scribes, called sofers. Demand for the holy items has skyrocketed since the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel, as Jews from all backgrounds seek out to do Jewish things. Scribes are scrambling to keep up with the demand. Photo: Eliyahu Papyra/Chabad.org.
War in Israel Drives International Demand for Mezuzahs and Tefillin
Over the decades, from his perch at Atara’s Judaica on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, Rabbi Yosef Mishulovin has sold countless mezuzahs and pairs of tefillin. But the pace of those sales over the last four weeks has been unprecedented.
New U.S. Ambassador to Israel Lights a Candle at the Western Wall in Memory of the Fallen
Upon assuming his role and amidst the ongoing war, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Jacob Lew, made his first visit to the Western Wall as ambassador. He was welcomed by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, who hosted him for an extended discussion.
Jewish Man Assaulted By Hate Spewing Man In Crown Heights
A hate-spewing man who assaulted a Jew on the streets of Crown Heights Wednesday got away for now, but the NYPD is after him.
New Shluchim to Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Rabbi Yudi and Chana Eisenbach, and their four children have moved out on Shlichus to Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Fair Lawn is a well-established hub of Jewish life with a welcoming, flourishing community.
Brazilian Police, Mossad Uncover Hezbollah Plot to Attack Jewish Targets
Suspects arrested while attempting to recruit people in Brazil to carry out terrorist attacks, including against multiple synagogues.
Pegisha Celebrates Jewish Unity and Pride with Almost 1,200 Students
This year’s Pegisha took it up a notch, as the sounds and sights of almost 1,200 Jewish students from 136 campuses around the world filled the neighborhood for an unforgettable Shabbos at the Chabad on Campus International Pegisha.
The Jason Ingber Podcast Interviews Hollywood’s Most Inspiring Jew
Tzvi Burston, a chabad Chossid, worked in Warner Brothers for over eight years. Tzvi’s perspective on celebrity is critical to soften our modern societal pedestal we give to Hollywood.
First-Ever Podcast Launched to Learn the Rebbe’s Sefer HaSichos in Plain English
Project Likkutei Torah has launched the first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to teaching the monumental weekly Sichos of 5751-52 delivered in a clear and concise detailed overview of each week’s Sicha in plain English.
Kinus Hashluchim Haolami: Marking 40 Years
In honor of marking 40 years since the very first Kinus, Or Vechom offers a brief overview of the inception and development of the Kinus Hashluchim over the years, with links to all the material referenced.
Maurice Shnaider speaks at a community memorial gathering held outside of Chabad-Lubavitch of Ulster County in Kingston, N.Y., on Oct. 12, 2023. Shnaider's sister and brother-in-law, Margit and Yosi Silverman, were murdered by Hamas terrorists in their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on Oct. 7. Shnaider's niece and nephew, and their two sons, Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 10 months, are being held hostage in Gaza. Photo: Bruce Tuchman.
Kingston, N.Y., Man’s Sister Was Murdered on Oct. 7. Hundreds Came to Comfort Him
Margit and Yosi Silverman were murdered on Oct. 7 by Hamas terrorists in their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel. Though initially thought to have been taken hostage, they were soon identified and buried on the Monday after Simchat Torah. Some 5,600 miles away, in Kingston, N.Y., Margit’s brother, Maurice Shnaider, suddenly became a mourner.
JEM: The Best Job in the World – ‘A Vessel for Spiritual and Material Blessings’
Watch this incredible video by JEM on the the great fortune and blessing of an educator.
Israel on Campus Coalition Offers $250 Grant For College Students To Attend Washington DC Israel Rally
Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) is offering $250 for college students to attend the Pro-Israel rally on 11/14 in Washington, DC. The rally is expected to be one of the largest pro-Israel rallies in history.
Tens of Thousands Rally In Central Park In Support of Israel
Congressman, local leaders, and tens of thousands of residents packed into Manhattan’s Central Park this week for a unity concert and rally in support of Israel.
Full-Day Kinus Seminar to Tackle Critical Contemporary Halachic Issues
Leading Rabbonim to address complex Shlichus queries, from Halachically problematic relationships and sensitive family matters to Mechiras Chametz and Koshering kitchens.
Kinus Hashluchim 5784: Subsidized Bus Service Available To and From The Ohel
The Ohel Bus Service will be providing subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel throughout the International Kinus Hashluchim 5784.
In a First, Kinus to Feature Full-Day Symposium Addressing Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
In light of the current challenges facing Jewish communities worldwide, this year’s kinus will feature a new Wellness Summit, a full-day, dedicated educational forum focusing on various physical and mental health-related matters.
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