Birthday Present, 35,000 Tefillin For Yitzi
Our dear brother, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, the Chabad Shliach in Temecula California, was diagnosed with ALS eleven years ago. This week he is celebrating his 52nd birthday.
Daily Archives: March 10, 2024
Con Edison Crews Mobilizing For Strong Winds, Company Reminds the Public to Stay Away from Downed Wires
Con Edison is mobilizing to respond to any service problems that may be caused by the strong winds expected to hit the region Sunday evening into Monday.
SATIRE: A Brief History of the Nigun
Perhaps one of the most well-known, yet least understood schools of music in the Jewish faith is the deceitfully simplistic Nigun. These wordless tunes have been chanted throughout generations and have been the soundtrack of our people. But where did the Nigun come from, how has it evolved, and what role does it play in modern Judaism?
Historic First Chassidic Bar Mitzvah in Nigeria
Last week marked a historic event in Nigeria – the first Chassidic Bar Mitzvah, organized by the Shluchim of the Rebbe, Rabbi Israel and Haya Moussia Uzan.
The CHK and Rabbi Weismandel Spar in Leaked Email Exchange Over Perceived Kashrus Issues At the AgriStar Plant
The following email exchanges were leaked between the CHK and Rabbi Weismandel following the release of a letter from Rabbi Weismandel lambasting the CHK for making Kashrus claims against AgriStar.
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Man Fatally Shot On Franklin Ave in Crown Heights
A man was fatally shot in Crown Heights overnight just blocks from his apartment. No arrests have yet been made.
JLI: Who Are Angels and What’s Their Purpose?
Discover the true role angels play in Judaism and see how acts of human kindness can bring their messages to life. This lecture was given by Rabbi Moshe Bryski at JLI’s 17th annual National Jewish Retreat.
On Vancouver Island, a Jewish Community Blossoms
Chabad of Vancouver Island, led by Rabbi Meir and Chani Kaplan, has grown to include a thriving preschool, day camp, and synagogue. The Chabad Family Shul is bustling every day, with classes for young and old, minyanim, and events. From nearby, the sounds of children singing as they learn the Aleph-Beit in the CTots Childhood Education preschool can be heard. But it wasn’t always that way.
JEM: When Prison Inmates Visited the Rebbe
The Rebbe’s extraordinary sensitivity and concern towards incarcerated individuals. Importance of dealing with seemingly minor issues that come up on Shlichut.
Lawyers, Bochurim, Professionals Test For Smicha
Over 50 talmidim in the acclaimed Smicha program run by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, got tested recently by Rabbonim on various topics and have shown clarity and knowledge in their studies.
Op-Ed: It’s Time To Talk About Taking Health Seriously
There are certain events that take place that you will always remember where you were when the event occurred. One of those events was a phone-call that I received from a dear friend on a Sunday night in 5777.
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