BDE: Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer, 81, OBM

With great sadness we report the passing of Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM, a fixture in the Crown Heights community – loved by all – whose smile, balloons, and visits to simchas are part of a generations childhood. He passed away Thursday evening, the 11th of Iyar, 5785. Updated with Levaya information.

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Weekly Letter: The Essence of A Jew

In celebrating the joyous day of Lag B’Omer this coming week – when we remember Rabbi Akiva and his colleagues who displayed great strength and self-sacrifice during the oppressive Roman rule of the Land of Israel – we share a letter of the Rebbe. In it, the Rebbe explains the essence of a Jew and cites the famous analogy of our Sages – of a fish in water where it needs to live.  Living in one’s vital element is basic to one’s survival.  

BDE: Rabbi Shalom Weiss, 82, OBM

With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shalom Weiss OBM, a member of anash of Manchester, UK for many years and Menahel of Yeshivas Lubavitch of Manchester. He passed away on Thursday, the 10th of Iyar, 5785.