Maamar “Meshubach U’Mefaer” From The Alter Rebbe
In honor of Yud Shevat, we present a remarkable Maamar from the Alter Rebbe. This Maamar was transcribed from manuscript, and made available to the public.
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
I Did Not Understand nor Remember it, But My Soul Understood
“I was nine years old, and didn’t quite understand. The Rebbe spoke for many hours. I understood the Yiddish, the words themselves, but I did not understand the message, nor did I remember it. When I complained, my father said that my soul understands.”
Rabbi Yehuda Dukes
Obituary: Rabbi Yehuda Dukes, 39, Inspired Thousands in Health and in Sickness
Rabbi Yehuda (Yudi) Dukes, a pioneering online teacher and director of JNet, an organization that connects Jews around the world in Torah study—and whose faith and good spirit during a valiant, months-long battle with the coronavirus inspired people around the world—passed away on Jan. 21. He was 39 years old.
To Our Dearest Sarah….
“You have won by showing the world what it means to have strength.” Following the passing of Rabbi Yehudah Dukes OBM, the classmates of Sarah Dukes penned a letter highlighting the effect her staunch resolve had on them throughout Yudi’s time fighting against COVID-19 and its following complications.
Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Bo
New Moon; New Month; New Mitzvah, OH MY GOSHEN!, Long Exile Comes to an End, and Ads. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Bo”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
New Engagement!
Shneur (ben Dr. Mordechai) Jacobson (Crown Heights) to Chani Harlig (Henderson, NV)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe.
Oholei Torah Moves to End the Summer Stress, Purchases New Summer Grounds
Do you get anxious when you think about the summer? Does your Bar Mitzvah Boy stress about getting into the camp of his choice with his friends? Oholei Torah is expanding to remove this stress off our talmidim and parents.
Chai Lifeline: A Higher Perspective on The Loss Of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox, the Director of Chai Lifeline’s Crisis Intervention, published a message to the community lending perspective and direction in how we should approach the tragic loss of Rabbi Yehudah Dukes OBM. He also addresses how we can speak with our children to help them cope with such a momentous tragedy.
Weekly Letter: The Significance of a Jewish Name
In the merit of retaining our Jewish names, clothing and language during the years of our slavery in Mitzrayim, we were worthy to be redeemed. In this letter, the Rebbe addresses the question of changing one’s surname and the significance of a Jewish name.
Picture of the Day
Courtesy of JEM’s Living Archive, we preset a photo of Rabbi Yehuda Dukes OBM, who passed away today, as a young child while receiving a dollar from the Rebbe.
Vaad Hatmimim’s Releases Full Yud Shevat Schedule for Bochurim
The Vaad Hatemimim has released a complete schedule for the 17th Annual Kinus Hatmimim taking place at the Rosa Hall in Crown Heights, with an impressibve linup of Shiurim and farbrengens lasting an entire weekend.
The Bris of a Child and The Culmination of a Miracle
The following account of a miracle baby and the power of a spiritual plan was posted on Facebook on Wednesday by Rabbi Levi Gansburg of Chabad On Bayview in Toronto, Ontario.
LIVE Stream Ended: Levaya of Rabbi Yehuda Dukes OBM
The Levaya for Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman Yehuda “Yudi” Dukes OBM will be taking place Thursday afternoon, stopping in front of 770 at approximately 3:00pm, and will be at the Old Montefiore Cemetery at approximately 4:00pm. The Levaya will be streamed LIVE here on CrownHeights.info.
Chabad Lubavitch Publishes Press Release on the Passing of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM
The Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters has published a press release on the passing of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM, the Director of JNet, who passed away Thursday after battling complications from COVID-19.
Bochurim Relive 70 Year Farbrengen in Final Preparation for Yud Shevat
Vaad Hatmimim’s new “Iberleben” program has Bochurim is Yeshivas across america learning and reliving the Farbrengens of the Rebbe. For the past two weeks the Bochurim have been learning and reliving the Farbrengen of Yud Shevat 5711 in honor of 70 years.
Bonei Olam’s “25,000 Candles” Sung by Benny Friedman
Miriam Israeli, the composer and songwriter was so inspired when Bonei Olam’s V’zakeini movement grew to 25,000, that she wrote a second song in celebration. The song was named 25,000 Candles, and was sung by Benny Friedman.
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