Darchai Menachem To Open First and Second Grades
For the first time since its inception nineteen years ago, Darchai Menachem will be expanding it’s scope, and opening its doors to boys entering first and second grade.
Video of the Day
It’s become the newest conspiracy. “The thieves breaking into the cars in Crown Heights have this magical contraption that unlocks doors.” The truth is, that we just forget to lock them, or accidentally sit on our key fobs. This video of a thief in Crown Heights illustrates that, after he nearly falls off his bike when a car door opens unexpectedly.
Philadelphia Center City’s first community mikvah, Mai Shalvah, will be located in the historic Vilna Synagogue.
Philadelphia Synagogue Makes Room for Community Mikvah
You can walk almost anywhere in Center City, the bustling historic neighborhood in the heart of Philadelphia. But to get to a mikvah from the most walkable neighborhood in one of the most walkable cities in the United States, you’d have to drive at least 30 minutes. but not for long.
Annual Global Shidduch Bake 2020 – 5780
This year, the Friday closest to Chamisha Asar B’av coincides with Friday, July 31/10 Av, Erev Shabbos Nachamu and marks the 6th year of CBI – Challah Bake International. This auspicious time is ideal for women to join not only in making challah, but also in giving tzedokah and davening for each other’s children of marriageable age – arousing Heavenly mercy for a significant, positive change in finding shidduchim for our children.
What will Hebrew Schools Look Like?
Ckids opens a discussion between experienced shluchim and educators who will gather virtually to share wisdom about next year’s Jewish learning prospects.
Rabbi Moshe Thaler (left), rabbi of and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Berdichev, Ukraine, stands together with Rabbi Shlomo Wilhelm, director of Chabad of Western Ukraine and rabbi of nearby Zhitomir, at the newly unearthed original mausoleum and gravesite of the great Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev (1740-1809), the great "defender of the Jewish people." (Photo: Chabad of Berdichev)
In Berdichev, They’ve Been Walking on the Grave of a Rabbi Who Couldn’t Care Less
In Eastern Europe, there is a truth that lurks just beneath the surface. Beyond the glitz of new developments and predating the drab grayness of Soviet-era construction lie remnants of a lost Jewish world and its inhabitants. It’s the reason why Rabbi Moshe Thaler, director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Berdichev, Ukraine, and the city’s lone rabbi, was unsurprised when construction workers at the tomb of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev (1740-1809) suddenly hit something.
Firefight Breaks Out On The Lebanon Border
A security incident occurred in the Har Dov area near the border with Lebanon Monday afternoon, the IDF said in a statement. The details of the incident are under investigation.
The Met Museum “Islamic Amulet” Looks Suspiciously Like Tefillin
According to the Met Museum, it’s a 6th century Egyptian amulet, made with a leather black box and has straps. It also looks suspiciously like a pair of tefillin shel rosh.
8:00pm: Which Takes Precedent: Doing a Mitzvah or Helping My Wife?
The topics in this week’s 319th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Which Takes Precedent: Doing a Mitzvah or Helping My Wife? Why Was Moshiach Born on Tisha B’Av? How Is the Uniqueness of the Arizal an Antidote to the Nine Days? Does Bitachon Apply Also for Trusting G-d to Provide Us With Luxuries? What Is the War of Gog and Magog Before the Coming of Moshiach?
Extensive Chof Av Program Planned
In accordance with the Rebbe’s personal wish, Vaad Or V’chom is putting together an extensive program to help mark the day of Chof Av, covering several topics in multiple languages in an effort to reach a wide range of demographics.
Crown Heights Falafel Restaurant To Permanently Close
The most recent casualty to COVID-19 in Crown Heights is Twibar Falafel, a new falafel joint on Empire Blvd. One week ago the owners were forced to throw in the towel, announcing that they would be closing their doors for good.
Igud Hamelamdim Chinuch Course Now Has Four Master presenters
As reported previously, an exciting addition is being made to this year’s course, with the inclusion of a new presenter Rabbi Mendel Klyne, principal and teacher at Cheder Chabad Detroit.
Newfoundland’s Only Mikvah almost at 50%!
Just imagine – NO Mikvah to drive to, and even taking a few hour flight is more complicated now, and often not even possible. Only the freezing cold Atlantic Ocean. Please open your hearts and give generously.
Twin Boys!
Sholly and Sheera (nee Weisberg) Bluming (Nassau, Bahamas)
BDE: Mr. Norman Rosenbaum, 63, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Norman Rosenbaum OBM, a resident of Melbourne Australia brother of Yankel Rosenbaum OBM, who was murdered during the Crown Heights riots of 1991.
NYC Pulls Plug on Open Streets Program near Prospect Park
With little ceremony, City Hall announced Friday it is nixing two Brooklyn thoroughfares that border the borough’s landmark Prospect Park from the popular Open Streets program.
Photo Gallery: Kever of the Arizal Hakadosh
As today is the Yom Hahilulah of the Arizal Hakadosh, we present a series of photos from the kever in Tzat from photographer Mendy Kurant.
Submit a Story
