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.
Founded in 1882, and simply named The Country Club, the expansive and exclusive golf club in Brookline, Mass., is once again hosting the U.S. Open on its manicured greens. But This time, Rabbi Uminer from Chabad-Lubavitch of Chestnut Hill will be there to greet the guests.
This individual is is wanted by the NYPD after being identified in many packages thefts from Crown Heights porches. If you see him, please call Shomrim at 718-774-3333
This past Tuesday, the fifteenth Sivan, our dear sister and friend, Mrs. Shevy Piekarski A”H returned her holy neshama to Hashem, when she was taken from us after battling a terrible illness, at the young age of 46.
A Rambam Chidon on Hilchos Melech Hamoshiach was held at Mesivta Beis Dovid Shlomo in New Haven, CT this week, complete with tests, finalists, and prizes.
Enjoy the first Music Video to be released off Simcha Leiner’s latest album HOME! Shot on location at the beautiful Wall Street Grill in NYC.
Mendel And Shayna (nee Perl) Konikov from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Sholom Zachor: 742 Montgomery St., First Floor, Apt. A9
(between Kingston Ave and Albany Ave)
Bochurim setting out to join Shluchim for Shavuos faced a barrage of flight cancellations. Determined to reach their destinations, many decided to fly from farther airports or even drive the distance.
Watch as Mr. Freddy Hager tells the story of how he didn’t listen to the Rebbe, so the Rebbe sent the blessings to him.
After 27 years, Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture.
A considerable lot on the corner of Rutland Rd and Schenectady Ave in Crown Heights has filed for a deed and zoning change to allow an enormous building filled with homeless housing and tiny apartments to be built. The neighbors and community are less than thrilled.
Chen and Devorah Barak from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Volker Wissing visited Chabad Berlin and the Jewish Campus, which is presently under construction.
As Ckids Gan Israel enters its third year there is a special vibe of excitement and anticipation in the air. A scholarship fund was launched to help cover the costs of some campers that can’t afford it.
Rabbi Ezra and Bracha (Meisel) Wiemer, together with their children, are going to be operating the hub of Jewish life at George Mason University, featuring all facets of a thriving Jewish community.
Mrs. Ettel Flam, believed to be the last Holocaust survivor to remember Anne Frank sat down with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project.
CTeen Summer announces their staff of 11 Shluchim & Shluchos and 60 Bochurim & girls who will take this summer’s 11 programs to the next level.
