Alternate Side Parking Suspended Through June 7th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended through Sunday, June 7th, 2020. Parking meters remain in effect.
JEM: Relive Your Audience With The Rebbe
Since the Motzei Shabbos airing of this week’s film, “A Meeting of Souls,” video gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the Rebbe’s shared private audiences, the JEM staff has been inundated with requests. To make this even easier, they’ve put together several galleries of shared Yechidus for you to browse and find your family’s timeless moment with the Rebbe.
Kid-Friendly Sefer Hamitzvos Going to Print Before Shavuos
At last year’s Grand Siyum Horambam, organizers looked for children who had learned Sefer Hamitzvos every day to make the actual siyum. It turned out to be not as easy a mission as they had thought.
BDE: R ‘ Eliyahu (UE) Vogel, 82, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R ‘ Eliyahu (UE) Vogel OBM, a baal chessed who lived in London, England, and later Eretz Yisroel. He passed away on Monday, the 2nd of Sivan, 5780.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights #30 – Shavuos
The Gedaliah Society, in conjunction with Dr. Rosen, has published an update for the Crown Heights Jewish community regarding the Yom Tov of Shavuos.
Six-Year-Old Israeli Boy Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Canaanite Clay Tablet
A six-year-old Israeli boy recently discovered an extremely-rare Canaanite clay tablet made approximately 3,500 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Monday.
Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, who passed away on April 2 from complications of the coronavirus, survived the worst the 20th century had to offer before arriving in America. Through hard work he built a thriving business but was even more known for his kindness and generosity.
Obituary: Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, 92, Kind and Generous Kosher Meat Icon
Avraham Aharon Rubashkin, who passed away on April 2nd at age 92 from complications due to COVID-19, was from Nevel, that legendary Chassidic White Russian town that would forever remaining a byword for vivid, joyful Jewish life and authentic brotherly love.
Rabbonim Outline Guidelines For Aseres Hadibros Leining
Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Braun of the Crown Heights Bais Din released a series of guidelines for the reading of the Aseres Hadibros over Shavuos.
Hanachos Launched in 12 Mesivtas Across America
The Hanachos program has been launched for its second year in 12 Mesivtas across America, where the Bochurim prepare themselves for Gimmel Tammuz by watching Videos of the Rebbe’s Farbrgngens and writing a Hanacha on the Sicha.
A Husband and Father OBM, Now The Family Needs Your Help
Our dear and beloved friend Motti Cohen OBM has been suddenly and tragically taken from us. Please help his family as they struggle with this tragedy.
JLI Goes Live With Facebook Broadcasts
As the weeks in quarantine drag on, many people are looking for insights and inspiration to help them through these challenging times. JLI heeded the call with daily lectures broadcast on the JLI Facebook page.
Video of the Day
Rabbi Uriel Vigler of the Chabad Israel Center of the Upper East Side, hosted the mara Dasra of the South Africa Chabad Community, Rabbi Mendel Liberow in a virtual meeting to tell of his miraculous story of recovery from Coronavirus.
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Two Attempted Stabbing Attacks In Israel
Two stabbing attempts took place Monday in Israel, leaving the terrorists shot in both cases. No injuries were reported among the Israeli security forces.
JEM: Highlights from 770, A Full Length Private Audience With The Lubavitcher Rebbe
Several times a year, the Rebbe would receive visitors, bar and bas mitzvah boys and girls, as well as grooms and brides along with their families to bless them as they approach these milestones in their lives. This audience, which took place on the 9th of Sivan, 5745 (summer of 1985) is presented in full length.
Shluchim Resources, Shavuos in a Box for All Ages
How do we ensure that every member of our community can celebrate Shavuos? How can we bring the message and inspiration of this momentous day to every Jew? With the Shavuos in a Box initiative, Merkos302 is proud to give the tools and resources, to bring the holiday of Shavuos to your community, like never before.
Suspected Arson In Crown Heights Fire
A fire on Lincoln Pl in Crown Heights is being investigated as a possible arson Sunday, after firefighters became suspicious. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames without any injuries, and called the Fire Marshall to investigate the incident.
Zoom Around the World With ULY
In an exciting new program, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva will be hosting Shluchim from around the world every Monday and Wednesday. Every 30-minute program will visit another country. The participants will meet 3 Shluchim families from that day’s country.
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