A Tribute To Raizel Zucker OBM
Four Bais Rivkah Alumni and staff speak about their experiences and memories of Raizel Zucker OBM. Raizel passed away last week following an extended illness, leaving her husband and eight children.
Obituary: Miriam Shmueli, Childbirth Coach, Remembered for Compassionate Care
Miriam Shmueli, who passed away on May 2 after battling an autoimmune disease, followed after her namesake, doing her utmost to help women in childbirth, acting as a doula in high-risk pregnancies and then supporting the new mothers as they recovered.
The Connection Point Event That Nearly Didn’t Happen
In the midst of last week’s Lag B’omer celebrations, children from all over the world stopped what they were doing to tune in to an exclusive presentation Connection Point program. From Manchester to California, Chicago to South Africa, thousands gathered online for this unprecedented virtual Lag B’omer celebration. But the event almost didn’t happen.
“Yahadus in My Life” Lesson Plan Made Available For Teachers
As a token of our appreciation to teachers and staff, My Life Chassidus Applied is offering you a comprehensive Shavuos lesson plan excerpted from the acclaimed Yahadus in My Life curriculum, conveniently available for download.
Video of the Day
Surveillance video from a home on Eastern Parkway has surfaced, showing the major crash that took place Motzei Shabbos. The crash brought Hatzalah, Police, Fire, and city EMS rushing to the scene, sent three people to the hospital, and put one driver under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
Cuomo Speaks About Opening Shuls For Shavuos, Only Upstate
Governor Andrew Cuomo made statements today of being open to the idea of allowing shuls to open in select upstate areas for Shavuos. The Jewish media immediately quoted him out of context.
Baby Girl!
Moishe and Frayda (nee Aber) Scheinfeld (Crown Heights)
8:00pm: The Secret of Growth: Turning Liabilities Into Assets; How Can We Build Faith and Trust in Times of Crisis? Does Prayer Help?
The topics in this week’s 309th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: The Secret of Growth: Turning Liabilities Into Assets; How Can We Build Faith and Trust in Times of Crisis? Chassidus Applied to Bamidbar in Addressing Our Challenges; Does Prayer Help? Why Is There Collective Punishment in Judaism? Why Were the 24,000 Students of Rabbi Akiva Killed Because They Did Not Respect Each Other? Why Do We Light Bonfires on Lag B’Omer?
PSA: Car Thefts and Break-Ins, Secure Your Vehicles
Crown Heights Shomrim has released a PSA warning the community of an uptick in car thefts in New York City. Shomrim reminded the community that car thefts occur when keys or key fobs are left in vehicles or drivers leave their cars unattended with the motor running. Don’t be a victim!
A Long Lost Sicha Discovered Before Shavuos
An exciting new revelation has been published by Lahak Hanochos, a long-lost transcript of the Shavuos farbrengen in 5733-1973. A significant portion of this Farbrengen has never been published before.
Religious Institutions Targeted in Acts of Arson Across Israel
Firefighters were called early Sunday morning to two rabbinical courts in central Israel and to two religious councils following fires and incidents of attempted arson.
A Letter of Condolences To The Zaklikovsky Family
A member of anash penned a letter of condolences to the Zaklikovsky family, including memories of their father, Reb Moshe Zaklikovsky OBM, and how he left a lifelong impression.
Ponovitz and Lubavitch in New Book
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, historian and author, has released his new book “Chabad and Gedolim,” where he explores the relationship between the Chazon Ish, Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, Ponovitz and Rabbis Chaim and Velvel Soloveitchik of Brisk.
‘Drive-By’ Lag BaOmer Parade Takes to the Streets of London
“Every situation needs to be used in a positive way. This year we brought the joy of Lag Baomer to the quiet streets of London and allowed others from around the UK to participate through a live stream. We had many requests to do this in the future.
Greenwich Chabad Delivers “Shabbat-to-Go” To 500 Homes
The Shabbat Shalom bag includes two loaves of Challah bread, a Kiddush cup, a bottle of grape juice, two Shabbat candles, a scroll providing inspiring information for the week, a Shabbat dinner guide, a charity box and treats for the kids. It’s the “Shabbos-to-Go” box from Greenwich Chabad.
Shloshim Event For Rabbi Don Yoel Levy OBM
The family of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy OBM הרב דן יואל בן דובער זצ”ל, invites everyone to join them for the virtual Shloshim event in his honor. The event will take place on May 17th, 2020, at 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Alternate Side Resumes This Week
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are in effect May 18-20 and May 22-23. ASP is suspended May 21st and May 24th, ASP is also suspended May 25th-June 7th. Parking meters remain in effect.
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