Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe during Hataras Nedarim.
Weekly Story: May We Be Connected To The Head
As I conclude the sixth year of writing the Weekly Story, I thank all of you who have (commented, when comments were permissible), emailed me or encouraged me to continue writing it. I originally committed to writing it for a year, some fifty articles and now it is almost 300. One of the best type of stories are those that I have received from readers about their personal interactions with the Rebbe. This week’s story is another one of those stories.
London Police Arrest Man in Connection with Series of Five Antisemitic Assaults
Police in London have announced the arrest of a man alleged to have carried out a series of antisemitic assaults on Jews in the borough of Hackney.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Ending the Year With A Bang
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells over a memory he has of two Chassidim who emigrated to the US after fleeing the Societ Union, and our time of reflection before Rosh Hashana.
NJ Death Toll From Hurricane Ida Rises to 25, at Least 6 Missing
The New Jersey death toll from Hurricane Ida rose overnight to 25 — and will “sadly likely” increase again with at least six people still missing, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
New Engagement!
Nathan Levy (Paris, France) to Ilana Bentolila (Yerres, France)
Alternate Side Parking Suspended through September 8th
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended through Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, to facilitate storm response. This includes the Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah holidays already on the ASP calendar. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
New Zealand Police Kill ‘Terrorist’ After He Stabs 6 People
New Zealand authorities were so worried about an extremist inspired by the Islamic State group they were following him around-the-clock and were able to shoot and kill him within 60 seconds of him unleashing a frenzied knife attack that wounded six people Friday.
Weekly Letter: Teshuva Is Not as Difficult as One Anticipates
In preparation for Rosh Hashanah we focus on teshuvah during the preceding weeks. To one desiring to do teshuva and lead a life of Torah and mitzvos, the Rebbe reassuringly explains that it is not as difficult as one anticipates.
Fabulous Start To School at All My Children
The preschoolers at All My Children on Crown Street had a fabulous start to school, with smiles and hands-on learning in a safe and beautiful environment.
With no electiricity and widespread damage following Hurricane Ida, Chabad emissaries to Metairie, La., made a barbecue and gave away the remaining perishables. Just as important, it was an opportunity to be with neighbors and friends during an extraordinarily stressful time.
No Power? Meat for a Month in the Freezer? It’s BBQ Time in New Orleans
About 12 hours after Hurricane Ida left New Orleans, the Chabad emissaries to Metairie, La., were welcoming people in the neighborhood to the Chabad center for a barbecue dinner.
Healthy Baby Delivered On Flooded Highway In Peak Of Storm
During the peak of last nights deadly flooding in New York City, Hatzalah of Washington Heights and Riverdale Hatzalah proved themselves to be heroes, running 1.2 miles in 15 minutes to assist a woman in labor.
BDE: Harav Shmiel Duvid Weissmandel, 69, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Harav Shmiel Duvid Weissmandel OBM, who was niftar after having been swept into high water during Hurricane Ida.
INTENTION: Oholei Torah’s 6th Issue
As we prepare to sign off on 5781 and open up 5782, we are honored to share with you the 6th issue of INTENTION, the Oholei Torah newsletter.
New York Extends Pandemic-Era Eviction Freeze to Jan. 15
New York lawmakers extended the state’s eviction and foreclosure freeze through Jan. 15, providing relief to renters, homeowners and small businesses that have struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mikvah Mei Menachem Is Toasting 18 Years In Unique Way
Mikvah Mei Menachem, the First Bor al Gabei Bor in Baltimore, Maryland, is marking its Chai anniversary with a special and unique “toast.”
Hurricane Ida, The Aftermath
The remnants of Hurricane Ida whipped New York City Wednesday night, doing incredible amounts of damage and taking at least eight lives.
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