New Engagement!
Israel Elmkies (Paris, France) to Dina Raba (Yerres, France)
Knesset Dissolves, Election Date Final
Israel’s Knesset dissolved itself on Thursday morning, paving the way for elections later this year.
Law Enforcement Dismantle Racketeering Ring Extorting and Controlling the NYC Fire Mitigation Industry
Officials today announced the unsealing of a two-count Indictment charging nine people with racketeering conspiracy and extortion conspiracy of the Fire Mitigation Industry in New York City.
Gimmel Tammuz At The Ohel: Preparations
With thousands of guests expected at the Ohel this Gimmel Tammuz weekend, preparations are well under way in Cambia Heights, Queens.
Connection Point Starts This Week In Camps All Over The World
As summer camps all over the world begin, Connection Point Camp 5782 is also starting up for another summer with six incredible programs.
Palestinian Gunmen Wound Three Israelis at Kever Yosef
Three Israelis were wounded on Wednesday night in a shooting at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus/Shechem.
Here’s My Story: It All Began With This Song
For almost his entire life, Rabbi Naftali Roth, the founder and head of the Center for Chasidic Education, has been active in Jewish education in Jerusalem, Israel. He was interviewed in his home in the summer of 2014.
Jewish Population of Australia Close to 100,000 for First Time
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released this week from the 2021 Australian Census showed a historic record, with the Jewish population nearly at 100,000 for the first time.
PSA: Vaad Hamesader Announces That Entry To The Ohel Over Gimmel Tammuz Will Be A Non-Stop Line
The Vaad Hamesader at the Ohel would like to notify that beginning Thursday 1st Tammuz 8pm, until Friday 2nd Tammuz 6pm and again Motzei Shabbos 3rd Tammuz 9:30pm, until Sunday evening 4th Tammuz 9pm – entry to the Ohel will be via a non-stop line.
SHOMRIM ALERT: Information Needed On Serial Package Thief
A serial package thief wanted for many thefts in Crown Heights was apprehended by Shomrim and the police. If you have any video of him stealing from you please reach out to Shomrim IMMEDIATELY.
Open For Davening On Gimmel Tammuz – The Rebbe’s Home and Room in 770
In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, the Rebbe’s home on President Street and the Rebbe’s room in 770 will be open for davening for Davening and Tehillim.
New Photo Collection Released In Honor Of Gimmel Tammuz
These never-before-seen pictures show the Rebbe doing the Mitzva of taking Chala, distributing the Matzah to various Shluchim going to Israel, and then escorting them outside as they head to the airport.
Picture of the Day
Preparations for Gimmel Tammuz are in full swing at the Ohel in Cambria Heights, Queens, where the long tent that will shelter thousands of visitors as they wait their turn in the Ohel has already been put up.
Unilever Stands Against BDS, Inks Deal To Continue Providing Ben & Jerry’s In Judea and Samaria
In a well received announcement Wednesday, Ben & Jerry’s parent company Unilever announced that it had closed on a deal that would allow the Israeli company selling Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in Israel to continue, even in Judea and Samaria.
Meaningful Interviews: Rabbi Meir Plotkin #3 – new stories about Rebbe’s Wedding, Rabbis Greenglass, Hendel, and Gimmel Tammuz
Rabbi Plotkin was born in Montreal after his father emigrated from Russia in 1904. He attended the local yeshiva, and at age fourteen transferred to Yeshiva Torah Voddas in Brooklyn. He was introduced to Chabad by Sholom Ber Gurkov who cared for him like a brother.
U.S. Prisons to Recognize Torah Study When Considering Early Release
A Torah-study program developed by the Aleph Institute has been officially recognized by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons as an approved evidence-based recidivism-reduction option for inmates, and will count toward consideration for early release as part of the Justice Department’s First Step Act.
Selecting Representatives Worldwide to Compete at Moshiach Chidon
This week, over 400 bochurim in 20 Mesivtas passed the final test on the Rebbe’s Sichos about Rambam. The final test marks helped determine the best candidates to represent their Yeshivas at the gameshow this Motzei Shabbos.
