Weekly Letter: Why The Holocaust?
As we enter the period of the three weeks, with the 17th of Tammuz, we present a letter in which the Rebbe discusses the question of “why the holocaust ” in context of the many tragedies in Jewish history.
Argentina Designates Hezbollah a Terrorist Organization
Argentina on Thursday officially designated Hezbollah, which it blames for two attacks on its soil, a terrorist organization and ordered the freezing of its assets in the country, Reuters reports.
Gan Yisroel Parksville: Week 2 in Video
Watch as Gan Yisroel Parksville takes you through their second week of camp. Join them in their exciting trips and activities.
SHOMRIM ALERT: Man Wanted for Damaging Property in Crown Heights
Crown Heights Shomrim has put out an alert to the community for a man wanted by the police in Crown Heights. The man had allegedly been attempting to pass fake bills to a local establishment, before getting violent and smashing a computer screen with a chair. If you have any information on this person, please call 911 and Shomrim at 718-774-3333.
Chabad School in Azerbaijan Ranked Among Top Twenty In The Country
Last week, Chabad’s Or Avner school in Baku was ranked by the State Examination Center (SEC) among the top twenty schools in Azerbaijan. The annual assessment is based on pedagogical and educational criteria established by the SEC and pronounced the Jewish school (K-12) one of the best for quality of education among all the schools in the Muslim-majority country.
New Engagement!
Daniel Kaplan (Deerfield, Illinois) and Daniella Jebreel (Brentwood, California)
L’Chaim: Tonight 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
Letter and the Spirit: The Moon Landing
As today is the 5oth anniversary of the first man landing on the moon we present a letter of the Rebbe in connection with space travel and exploration.
Fascinating and Rare Letter from the Rebbe Up for Auction
A rare and fascinating letter from the Rebbe is up for auction in Israel. The letter, part typed, part handwritten, is addressed to Rabbi Yeshayah HaLevi Horowitz, and is written on HaMerkaz L’Inyanei Chinuch stationery.
Halacha Guide: The Three Weeks
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the three weeks for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Here’s My Story: Make Judaism Your Business
Mr. Don Wolf presently resides in Melbourne, Australia, where he works in his family’s property development business. Before retiring, he had served for over 35 years on the board of the Yeshivah Centre, including 12 years as chairman. He was interviewed in July of 2016.
Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military seized a foreign tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, Iranian media outlets reported. While the ship was not identified, nor its country of origin revealed, the Iranian Fars outlet reported that the ship had a crew of 12, who were taken captive by Iranian military forces.
House Votes Against Trump Impeachment
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted by a large majority of 332 to 95 to kill the first articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. A majority of Democrats, along with the chamber’s Republicans, voted to table the measure sponsored by Rep. Al Green (D-TX), while 95 Democrats voted in favor of it.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Opioid Pain Medication
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
50 Winners to fly to Alma Ata for Chof Av
Thousands of Chabad youngsters have begun a spiritual preparation for the 75th Yom Hilulah of the Rebbe’s father, through studying Sichos, Reb Levik’s Torah, and Rebbetzin Chana’s memoirs. The top winners will get to fly to Alma Ata for Chof Av.
Evacuations Begin as Massive Fires Break Out Across Israel
A number of major fires broke out across Israel Wednesday afternoon, forcing some evacuations and destroying a number of homes. Hundreds of boys in the Belz Yeshiva in Haifa were also evacuated.
Rabbi Ahron and Chaya Blasberg founded the Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba in 2013.
What It’s Like to Run the Chabad House on Tiny, Balmy Aruba
Aruba has cool sandy beaches, sparkling waters, windswept vistas, luxurious hotels … and a full line of Jewish services, programs and amenities. Much of the current renaissance of Jewish life on this Caribbean island—only 19 miles long and around that far from the tip of Venezuela—is to the credit of Rabbi Ahron and Chaya Blasberg, who founded the Chabad Jewish Center of Aruba in 2013.
Rabbi Lew Inspires at Three Yud Beis Tammuz Farbrengens in Hallandale Beach
Rabbi Yossi Lew, Shliach in Peachtree Georgia, flew in to Florida to lead three Farbrengens in Hallandale Beach, Florida, for Yud Beis Tammuz.
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