With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Binyomin Hakohen Katz OBM, of New Haven Connecticut. Rabbi Katz had a unique connection with the Rebbe, and was sent on secretive missions for the Rebbe in Soviet Russia. He passed away Tuesday Chol Hamoed Pesach, Yud Ches Nissan 5779.
A European YouTuber had an unexpected find when he discovered a pair of Tefillin in a bulk lot of unclaimed items from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The YouTuber, clueless to his find, was happy to sell the Tefillin to a quick acting Lubavitcher for €180.
A Kinus Torah was held on the first night of Chol Hamoed at the central Chabad Shul in Montreal. Guest speaker at the event was Harav Yisroel Yosef Hakohen Hendel, head of the Bes Din in Migdal Haemek, who spoke on the Halachos of Pesach.
Today, the 18th of Nissan, marks the passing of the Rav, Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, the Rosh Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (Yeshiva University). Rabbi Soloveitchik held the Rebbe in great esteem and came to visit the Rebbe several times.
The IDF Spokesperson on Monday, released a statement denying any progress in locating the body of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen. There were several reports last week claiming that Russian officials had taken Cohen’s remains out of Syria, where he was executed more than five decades ago.
When a group of thieves attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a Jewish owned car in Stamford Hill, one man fought back, stealing the thieves keys from their open car and running off. The thieves gave chase with bats, catching up when the Jewish man fell, and took back the keys. The attack was caught on dashcam, but the thieves attempted escape happens off camera. Now, surveillance footage has surfaced of the moment the Stamford Hill police corner the criminals, and make the arrest.
Here’s My Story’s new hardcover book, One By One, features over 65 specially selected personal stories of the Rebbe, The book is currently in production and will be ready in time for Gimmel Tammuz.
United Hatzala EMS volunteers treated a young boy who was hit by a bus on HaChozeh M’Lublin Street in Beitar Illit. Volunteers attempted to resuscitate the boy (approximately 4 years old) and initiated CPR. Unfortunately, after lengthy efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
A group of men stealing Catalytic Converters attacked a Jewish man in Stamford Hill London who witnessed the theft and attempted to stand up to them. The attackers were caught on dash cam from a nearby parked car.
Birkat Kohanim at the Kotel is a stunning picture from any view, especially from above. Take a look at a 360 degree view of Birkat Kohanim taken by Shimi Hershkop as thousands came to hear on the first day of Chol Hamoed Pesach.
On Friday, as Pesach quickly approached, preparations for the upcoming seders were well under way at Moscow’s Main Synagogue. With so many expected to join the seders, different sections were prepared by group, age, language, and more.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr Pichos Meyer (Peter) Kalms OBM, of London, England. Mr Kalms was an active member of the Chabad community in London and had a special connection with the Rebbe. He passed away over Shabbos, the first day of Pesach.
Watch as thousands of people flocked to the Kotel to participate in birkas Kohanim on the first day of Chol Hamoed Pesach.
Gavriel and Bryna (nee Segelstein) Cohen (Lauderhill, FL)
According to preliminary exit polls, the Ukrainian president elect will be Jewish Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky. The projected election win is being called a landslide that will make Ukraine the only country outside of Israel to have both a Jewish president and prime minister.
An anti-Semitic Arsonist struck yeshivas Toras Chaim in Moscow just hours before Yom Tov, destroying the kosher L’Pesach food, and painting swastikas on the building.
A team effort of locals, bochurim and Anash brought together created this amazing Yud Aleph Nissan Tank Parade. Four Mitzvah Tank,s a video truck, and horses paraded through the streets of Montreal this past Wednesday, marking the Rebbe’s birthday.
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