Weekly Letter: Chasidic Thoughts About Shechita
In the week where we learn about some laws of kosher animals and kashrus – we share a letter of the Rebbe written to the chairman of the Shechita Board with some brief Chasidic thoughts about shechita.
Daily Archives: August 21, 2025
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Chava Edelman, 41, Young Milwaukee Rebbetzin Who Inspired With Joy
Rebbetzin Chava passed away on Shabbat, Aug. 9 (15th of Av), at the age of 41 after a years-long battle with cancer. A young mother and beloved Jewish community leader who co-directed The Shul Bayside in Milwaukee, Wis., with her husband Rabbi Cheski Edelman, she left behind five young children and a grieving congregation.
CH Safetech Internet Filtering Services Gets New Home
CH Safetech internet filtering service has relocated to a new office, hosted at the new location of the Crown Heights Community Council. This new location will enable CH Safetech to continue serving the community with its internet filtering services with enhanced accessibility.
Historic Discovery: Four Hour Long Chazarah Of Historic Sicha
A newly discovered 4-hour-long audio recording from the night of Chof Ches Nissan 5751 shines a light on Chasidim’s real-time reaction to the sicha and the discussion that followed. The Chssidim can be seen attempting to be “מטכס עצה” on how to answer the Rebbe’s call to do all we can to bring Moshiach.
Chag HaSmicha Celebrated In Grand Ceremony By Online Smicha
A special Chag HaSmicha celebration was recently held by Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, honoring a new cohort of Bochurim who completed their studies and received Smicha. The event celebrated the devotion to learning by these Bochurim, and took place in the presence of Rabbonim and family.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to Estimated $700 Million
After there was no winner in Wednesday night’s drawing, Powerball’s jackpot has climbed to an estimated $700 million.
Santa Fe’s First (and Only) Kosher Deli Becomes Hub of Jewish Life
New York-style kosher deli classics are now on the menu in the mountains of New Mexico, where the city of Santa Fe welcomed its first-ever kosher restaurant—the Manhattan Avenue Deli—housed on the second floor of Chabad-Lubavitch of Santa Fe’s newly expanded Jewish center.
Here’s My Story: We Will Prevail
Zale Newman is an educator and community activist, the former International Director of NCSY, and the founder of Bond Street Mercantile, a financial services company focusing on investment in Canada and Israel. He was interviewed in July 2025.
Rare Gold Coin of Queen Berenice II of Egypt, Dated Around 2,200 Years Old, Discovered in the City of David
A very rare gold coin, bearing the portrait of the Egyptian Queen Berenice II, was discovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavations in the City of David National Park, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority.
OU Kosher Clarifies Kashrus Status Of Skittles In the US
The OU Kosher Certification, which provides the kosher certification for the Skittles products, has clarified the status, clearly noting which Skittles products are kosher under their certification.
Adding One Small Line Changed a Life
Ahead of the world’s largest virtual Jewish speed dating event this Monday, one couple’s story shows how one small act can change someone’s life
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