Weekly Story: A Unique Pair of Tefillin
Being that this past week (the 21st of Adar), was the yahrzeit of the tzaddik Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk (if you commemorate it in both months of Adar), I chose to post a story about him and his greatness.
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Eber’s Tishrei Liquor and Wine Sale
Choizrim Share Zichronos at Halikut Siyum
At Vaad Hatmimim’s grand Halikut Siyum on Likkutei Sichos Cheilek Chof, held on the 11th of Shevat 5779, the editors of Lekutei Sichos came to celebrate. The event happened following the tests and competitions completed on the Sichos, and the Bochurim were excited to greet all those who had taken part in the editing of Likkutei Sichos.
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Law Suit Filed Against State Over New Regulations of Private Schools
A broad coalition of Yeshivas, yeshiva parents and organizations that promote and protect the rights of parents to choose yeshiva education for their children filed a lawsuit today challenging the new State Education Department (SED) guidelines regulating all of the state’s private schools.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe during the Purim Farbrengen of 1953.
Mayor Bill de Blasio Calls Out Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Over Anti-Semitic Remarks
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio responds to a reporters question on the remarks made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. He calls her remarks anti-Semitic, and calls the remarks out as being inappropriate.
Weekly Letter: The Significance of Shalach Monos
In preparation for Purim, in the month of Adar Beis, we share a letter of the Rebbe about the significance of Shalach Monos and how it comes to rectify the transgression, by some, in the days of Achashverosh. The circumstances of the day brought about a misconception by some Jews that it is the beginning of a new “era” of complete assimilation.
The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved by an overwhelming majority a measure broadly condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred. The measure condemning "anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry" was passed by a vote of 407-23, with 23 Republicans opting to vote against the resolution.
House Approves Resolution Condemning Hatred
The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved by an overwhelming majority a measure broadly condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred. The measure condemning “anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry” was passed by a vote of 407-23, with 23 Republicans opting to vote against the resolution.
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Shuli and Esty (nee Lasker) Kahan (Crown Heights)
Massive Seder Sichos in Morristown
After the success of the Mivtzah “Halikut” by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolomi, a Mivtzah was started at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, to learn and become bahavent in a chelek of Lekutei Sichos by heart.
New Engagement!
Aron Leizer (ben r’ Yosef Yitzchok) Mishulovin (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Simon (Delmar, NY) Lechaim: Tonight (Thurs.) at FREE Shul
Online Course Gives a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Kosher Supervision
The world of kosher supervision is vast and complex. Hundreds of supervising agencies, thousands of products and millions of ingredients … How does kosher supervision work, and what does an educated, 21st-century kosher consumer need to know?
Here’s My Story: Caring Correspondence
Rabbi Daniel Eliezer Meijers (1939 – 2015), a former professor at the Vrije University in Amsterdam, was interviewed in his home in Jerusalem in August of 2011. The Rebbe’s letter answering his many questions in Hebrew is reprinted in Likutei Sichot vol. 6, p. 316.
BDE: Rabbi Zalman Baras, 38, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Zalman Baras, a Mashpia at Yeshiva Lubavitch in Cincinnati. He passed away on Thursday, 30 Adar I, 5779 following an extended illness. He was 38 years old. Updated with Levaya information.
Hate in Miami Beach
An anti-Semitic symbol of hate with the word death was discovered drawn on a City-bike console in Miami Beach Thursday morning. The Miami Beach Police are investigating.
Video of the Day
Good morning is not just a phrase, it has the power to connect with other human beings. Watch as Rabbi Nosson Neuman of Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam tells a story on the power of a “Good Morning.”
Letter From Frierdiker Rebbe Up for Auction
A rare letter written by the Frierdiker Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rayatz), Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Shneersohn of Lubavitz is being auctioned off by a Jerusalem Auction house.
IDF Demolishes Home of Givat Assaf Terrorist
IDF troops, along with Border Police and the Civil Administration, demolished the residence of Assem Barghouti in the village of Kobar, north of Ramallah Thursday morning.
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