BDE: Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner, 88, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Leibel Groner OBM, one of the most famous secretaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. He passed away Tuesday night, the 14th of Nissan, 5780.
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Special Story: The Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek
Today the 13th of Nissan is the yahrzeit of the Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek. I decided to post an excerpt of two of the chapters from his biography that I published eight years ago.
Special Edition: Why The Righteous Suffer And The Wicked Prosper
In this letter, the Rebbe discusses why the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper, and goes on to explain that when we strengthen our bitachon in Hashem, we gain an understanding of Hashem’s ways and it speeds up Hashem’s blessings in revealed good. The Rebbe ends with his Pesach blessings.
JLI: The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
As millions of Jews around the world prepare for Pesach, JLI has a special message for the Jewish woman, on how they can make a positive impact in these trying times.
Here’s My Story: Open Seders Will Open Hearts
For the past thirteen years, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira has served as the Rosh Yeshivah of the Merkaz HaRav yeshivah in Jerusalem, and as a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter Project in March of 2010.
Oholei Torah Teachers Receive Special Food Delivery For Pesach
The staff of Oholei Torah would like to give a large thank you to Mr. Greens produce store in Crown Heights, for assisting in the acquisition and delivery of fruits, vegetables, and eggs for Pesach.
“Freedom,” A Moshe Yess Classic By Aaron Holder
Aaron Holder and his unique voice are back. Putting his novelty style and artistic twist on this Moshe Yess classic with music arranged by Grammy award winning guitarist C Lanzbom, featuring top musicians from the New York area.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #19
An nineteenth update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published with an important medical advisory for the Crown Heights community.
WhatsApp Limits Forwarded Messages to Curb Coronavirus Misinformation
WhatsApp has placed new restrictions on forwarded messages on its platform in an effort to clamp down on misinformation about the coronavirus spreading across social media.
Emergency Flight to Bring Israelis Home Stranded in Argentina
The Israeli embassy in Argentina is trying to find enough passengers for a flight that with 60 passengers would bring Israelis currently stranded in the country back home on Saturday.
Israeli Arrested for Spying For Iran
An Arab-Israeli citizen was arrested on suspicion of ties to Iranian intelligence agencies, it was cleared for publication Tuesday.
Rubashkin Family Asks For Memories Of Their Zaidy
The family of R’ Avraham Aaron Rubashkin OBM are seeking the community’s help in keeping the memories of their Zaidy alive through cataloging and archiving your encounters with him.
Complete COVID-19 Update For Brooklyn #3
Brooklyn Borough Hall office released a complete update on Coronavirus (COVID-19), with up to date information, as well as city and state rules and reliefs enacted for the people of New York City.
Op-Ed: From a Teacher and Parent
A teacher from United Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights thanks the Yeshivos and Mosdos of the community for their tremendous backing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Picture of the Day
Its a thank you from the heart. A group of Crown Heights residents came together to thank the volunteers of Crown Heights Hatzalah with a billboard on Kingston Ave. The sign, on the Kingston Ave bus stop near Montgomery Street, thanks the volunteers for their unwavering dedication, courage, and sacrifice during these trying times.
Crown Heights Beis Din Releases Pesach Guidelines, Make Burning Chometz in Groups Prohibited This Year
A letter released by the Crown Heights Beis Din Monday set halachik guidelines for Pesach related to COVID-19 outbreak in the community. Extending the ban on Minyanim, closing shuls, and making burning Chometz in groups prohibited.
Chevra Hatzalah Releases COVID-19 Advisory
Chevra Hatzalah, the central Hatzalah organization for New York City and the upstate area, has released a community advisory regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization thanks the community for their continued cooperation in fighting this virus, but warns against becoming complacent, a resurgence could be deadly.
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