As thousands of guests, dignitaries and elected officials converge on Chicago, Illinois for the Democratic National Convention, Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois is prepared to welcome Jewish visitors to the city.
On חמשה עשר באב the Rebbe always quoted the Gemara about increasing one’s learning on this day, and all the berochos that this brings. The members of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad have launched seven new Halacha projects following this Horaah.
The siyum today is at 7pm, concluded by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, on masechtas Brachos.
In Episode 47 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Dovid Chanie Greene and their children Rabbi Shloime Chana of Chabad of Southern Minnesota, whose Jewish outreach includes supporting the thousands of Jews who travel to Rochester for treatment at Mayo Clinic.
Rabbi Meni Even-Israel reflects on his illustrious father’s life, inspiration and interactions with the Rebbe. This conversation is from an event in London, titled “Legacy of Light”, commemorating the Rebbe’s 30th yahtzeit.
That’s right — I lost a deal worth $70,000. Not because I uncovered some scandalous activity, nor because it was replaced by a sudden windfall. No, I simply lost it. After three weeks of hard work, the deal came down to the wire, and forces beyond my control caused it to fall through.
As Shiva ends following the passing of Rabbi Laib Chaim Turk OBM, a Matzeiva was erected at his kever.
Written on the 15th of Menachem Av, the Yohrtzeit of Rabbi Yaakov Yehuda (“JJ”) Hecht, of blessed memory, who noticed and looked out for those who were otherwise neglected and overlooked.
The Rebbe’s advice to individuals on how to deal with opposition and ideological opponents and how the Rebbe answered criticism of the Tefillin campaign.
Two Crown Heights bus routes, the B44 SBS on Nostrand Ave and the B46 SBS on Utica Ave are included in the announcement.
“Why I support Bonei Olam Chabad and why you should too.” Four Crown Heights community members share their perspectives.
As we get up from Shiva and prepare the Hakomas matzeiva for our dear father, it’s time to contemplate on some of his traits, share them, and try to emulate them.
