This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Shabbos Parshas Veschanon:
Weekly Story: Warmth in the Siberian Prison
As this coming Wednesday, is chof Manachem Av, the seventy-fifth yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s father, HaRav Levi Yitzchok, many of the stories that are related to him, especially during the final years of his life, bring out his firm belief that nothing – even the frost of the Siberian winter – can cool off a Jew’s connection to Hashem. The essence of a Jew is always warm to Hashem.
“Hazman Shel Hasimha,” by Shalom Bernholtz
Singer Shalom Bernholtz has released a lyrics video for his new song, “Hazman Shel Hasimha.” The upbeat song puts you in a happy mood, and will get you dancing.
Photos: NYPD Twitter
Bomb Scare in NYC Subway Snarls Morning Commute
Two pressure cookers caused a scare in a Manhattan subway station Friday morning, causing train delays. The pressure cookers were deemed harmless, and surrounding stations found clear as well.
After Being Banned, Israeli Interior Minister Approves Tlaib Request to Visit Grandmother, Tlaib Declines
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (Shas) on Friday approved US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s request to visit Israel in order to see her elderly grandmother. On Thursday, Israel announced that Democratic Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib will not be allowed to enter Israel due to their support of BDS. On Thursday night, Tlaib sent a request to Israel’s Ministry of Interior to visit her “Palestinian” grandmother on humanitarian grounds.
Ramming Attack in Gush Etzion
Two teenagers were seriously injured Friday afternoon in a ramming attack near the entrance to the Gush Etzion town of Elazar, Magen David Adom (MDA) reported. The victims have been identified as a 19-year-old sister and her 17-year-old brother from Gush Etzion. The boy was seriously injured, while his sister was moderately injured. The terrorist has been neutralized.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe.
INFURIATING: Hatzalah Paramedic Pulled Over By NYPD While Responding to Emergency Call
In an infuriating incident, a Queens Hatzalah Paramedic responding to an emergency Cardiac call was pulled over by an NYPD Highway patrol officer. The officer detained the Hatzalah Paramedic for thirteen minutes, before letting him go with a summons.
Camp Van Overturns in North Carolina, 1 in Critical Condition
A van with bochrim on board overturned in North Carolina Thursday night, leaving one bochur in Critical condition. Please say tehillim for Eliyahu Avraham Ben Keren.
Camp Emunah Takes Group Photo
As summer of 5779 is coming quickly coming to a close camp Emunah girls got together to take a camp photo with Rebetzin Hecht at their helm. Camp Emunah Founded by the late Rabbi Yaakov Yehudah Hecht and YBME”C his wife Rebetzin Chave Hecht with the Bracha from the Rebbe. Camp Emunah in its 67th summer continues to be the leader in camping in the world of Lubavitch.
Weekly Letter: The Meaning of Hamakom Yenachem….
On Shabbos nachamu we find comfort in the words of the prophets which we read this Shabbos during the Haftorah. In his letter, the Rebbe gives comforting words to the family mourning the loss of their father, in which he explains the traditional words of comfort we give to mourners : “the A-mighty comfort you in the midst of all mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”
Students And Stress On Campus: Chabad at Texas A&M
Caps fly, students leave in a bustle of good wishes and stuffed laundry bags, and their rabbi and rebbetzin wave goodbye. It’s been a good semester for Jewish Aggies, the 250 students who call Texas A&M University home for the scholastic year. And now it’s time to reflect, and prepare for the special needs of the coming year.
State Senator Visits Crown Heights, Speaks with Local Leaders
State Senator, Zellnor Myrie, visited Crown Heights Wednesday evening, speaking with local activists and leaders. Myrie represents New York States 20th District, which covers a large section of Brooklyn, including Crown Heights.
Historic Photo Archive Published in Honor of Rabbi JJ Hecht’s Yartzeit
In honor of Rabbi JJ Hecht’s yartzeit on the 15th of Menachem Av, the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) has digitized their historic photo archive to be viewed by the public.
Left: Ilhan Omar Right: Rashida Tlaib
Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Banned From Entering Israel
Israel will not permit two controversial Democratic lawmakers who have expressed support for the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement visit the country on a planned trip next week.
Stabbing Attack in Old City of Jerusalem
One person was wounded in a terrorist stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem Thursday. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near the Temple Mount’s Iron Gate at just after 6:00 p.m. Thursday. One Terrorist was killed, another wounded.
This Weekend, A Message From Catskills Hatzalah
In preparation for this weekends expected traffic congestion heading upstate, Catskills Hatzalah has released an important message warning those planning on travelling of the expected delays. Catskills Hatzalah has also prepared alternatives, should anyone be stranded en route.
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