New Engagement!
Mendel Horvitz (Miami, FL) to Bailey Belson (Skokie, IL) L’Chaim: Sunday, 8:30pm at 1349 President Street
Shabbos at the Besht: The Yom Tov of חמשה עשר באב
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Chananya Vechter, born in Brooklyn, learned in Oholei Torah elementary and Mesivta, Brunoy Yeshiva Gedola did shlichus, smicha in 770, and is currently learning in kollel. He will be lecturing on The Yom tov of חמשה עשר באב.
Israeli MK Nir Barkat Visits The Ohel
Former Jerusalem Mayor MK Nir Barkat (Likud) visited the gravesite of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe while in New York. Barkat was in the United States in order to present Israel’s case on multiple issues to public officials.
Weekly Story: Shema Yisroel
Two weeks ago I wrote about the HaKriah V’Hakedusha. While browsing through it, I noticed that in the issue of Cheshvan 5703 (pp. 440 – 438 in the bound edition) in the column that is devoted to explain parts of the siddur, that month was devoted to explaining the first parsha of Shema Yisroel and its unique connection to the Ten Commandments. Since in this week’s parsha we read and learn the parsha of Shema, I decided to post it.
US Justice Department Recovers Valuable Scrolls and Manuscripts Stolen During Holocaust, Pledges to Restore Them to ‘Rightful Jewish Communities’
The US Justice Department has announced the seizure of 17 funeral scrolls, manuscripts and community records looted from Jewish communities in different parts of Eastern Europe during the Nazi Holocaust, pledging them to return them “to theirn rightful Jewish communities.”
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Holiday of the 15th of Av
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tackles the question, “What is so special about the 15th of Av?” Could it just be that it is a full moon?
CGI Parksville: BMD a Month in Review
CGI Parksville’s Bar Mitzva Division is the place to be. Exciting trips, fun, and learning make it the perfect blend for an absolutely awesome summer. Take a look at BMD’s first month at Gan Yisroel Parksville 5781.
Dancing Through the Streets with the Torah in the Heart of Tel Aviv
Chabad on the Coast brings the joy of Judaism to English-speaking residents in downtown Tel-Aviv.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he greets someone in shul.
Project Chai Provides Crisis Support, Training, and Resources to Surfside Community
Project Chai, the crisis intervention, trauma, and bereavement department of Chai Lifeline has partnered with the South Florida Jewish community to lend support and resources following the tragic building collapse in Surfside.
Restaurants Receive Government Grants To Help During COVID-19: Lets See What Crown Heights Restaurants Got
While the PPP loans ensured that paychecks were not disturbed, another grant from the governments gave millions of dollars to help restaurants make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Lets take a look at how much the Crown Heights eateries received.
Boston Rabbi in Anti-Semitic Stabbing Responds: ‘I’ll Train Eight New Rabbis’
The rabbi who was stabbed eight times in an anti-Semitic attack in Brighton, Mass., on July 1, has proclaimed his resolve to train and ordain at least eight new rabbis who will join the Chabad-Lubavitch worldwide network in spreading the light of Torah.
Weekly Letter: “May G-d Comfort You Among the other Mourners of Zion and Jerusalem”
During these “weeks of consolation” – after the pain of our loss on Tisha b’Av- – we share a letter of the Rebbe with comforting words.
Met @Chabad: Bringing the Rebbe’s Vision on Dating to the World
by Aharon Loschak A seismic shift is happening in the young Jewish world, and it’s only getting started. What started out as just one event with a few hundred participants has now spawned multiple such events, and for the first […]
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Raising the Age of Consent for Marriages to 18
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3086/A.3891) raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18.
Prospect, Crown Heights Eateries Got $34M From Federal Stimulus
More than 180 restaurants, caterers and other food spots in and around Prospect and Crown Heights received grants from the federal government as part of the stimulus package passed in January, according to newly released data.
CGI Parksville: The Last Day of The First Month
What an amazing month full of davening, learning, activities, sports, trips, and, of course, fun. The last day was definitely a very memorable day, with each grade going on a trip.
