Op Ed: The Physical Yearning of a Chassid in 2019
Yitzi Zilber, a Lubavitch Bochur born after Gimmel Tamumz speaks about the warmth that is still felt despite never having seen the Rebbe.
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Baby Girl!
Moshe and Doba (nee Lieberman) Raskin (Crown Heights)
Rocket Impact Near Tel-Aviv Sends at Least Six to the Hospital, Including Two Babies
A rocket fired from Gaza early Monday morning severely damaged two houses near Tel-Aviv in the Sharon region. Magen David Adom reported that six of the residents of the home were injured, including a 50-year-old woman in light to moderate condition, as well as a man and a woman and two babies who suffered light injuries.
Ukraine Celebrates Purim in Style
About 1,000 people attended the yearly festive Purim party in the Ukrainian capital, headed by the shliach and the chief rabbi of the city, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, and his wife Rabbanit Elka.
Kever Yechezkel, a Jewish Landmark Still Standing in Iraq
A Muslim man visiting Iraq on a personal trip sent photos of Kever Yecheskel Hanovi to his Jewish acquaintances in New York City. The photos show the building and actual Kever which was renovated by the Iraqi government.
8:00pm: How High Should Our Standards Be in Seeking a Shidduch? Is There an Issue with Listening to Non-Jewish Music with Meaningful Lyrics?
The topics in this week’s 254th episode of the highly acclaimed popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Questions About Tracht Gut Vet Zayn Gut – How Far Do Our Thoughts Affect Our Reality? How High Should Our Standards Be in Seeking a Shidduch? Is There an Issue with Listening to Non-Jewish Music with Meaningful Lyrics? What Is My Responsibility as a Single Girl Living at Home? Should Parents Show Their Affection to Each Other in Front of Their Children? What Should We Be Doing About the Situation in Israel?
Department of Justice Releases Letter Summary of Mueller Report
The Department of Justice released a letter summarizing the Mueller Report to congress, and the details are as many expected. Mueller report says there was no coordination or collusion between Trump campaign and Russia.
“Dance A Second” a Musical Compilation Sung by Yossi Shtendig
“Dance A Second” a musical compilation sung by Yossi Shtendig with the Shira choir performed at a recent wedding in Brooklyn New York.
“Simchateinu,” by Yoel Weiss
Los Angeles singer and composer Yoel Weiss is back. Since the release of his debut album “Esa Einai” back in 2012, Yoel has been learning in Yeshiva. It was only for the reason of his upcoming wedding that he delved back into the world of music.
Romania Announces Plans to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă announced plans Sunday to relocate her nation’s embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following a similar announcement by Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
ISIS Defeated, Yet Threat Persists
US-backed forces proclaimed the capture of Islamic State’s last territory in Syria on Saturday, eliminating its rule over a self-proclaimed “caliphate,” but the jihadists remain a threat from sleeper cells around the world.
Honduras to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
Honduras announced plans to move its diplomatic mission in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, opening a new embassy in the Israeli capital city. President Juan Orlando Hernandez made the announcement Sunday, during the 2019 American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington DC.
Video of the Day
Getting a person to laugh is always a fun prospect, getting a special person to laugh, priceless. Watch as Rabbi JJ Hecht gets the Rebbe to laugh, and comment below if you have any details on the video.
Non Stop Purim in Kharkov
From the thousands of people at the circus on the eve of Purim, the hundreds of kindergarten and school children at the programs in the day, and the large crowd at the Royal Purim Seuda in the shule towards the end of the day- Purim in Kharkov this year, was a non stop day full of programs, megillah readings, mishloach manos and lots of fun!
It’s Twins, A Boy and a Girl!
Shmulik and Chayala Raices (Postville, Iowa)
BDE: Rebbetzin Shula Kazen, 96, OBM
With great sadness, we notify you of the passing of Rebbetzin Shula Kazen OBM, matriarch of a large Lubavitch family. She passed away Moitzai shabbos parshas Tzav at the age of 96.
New Engagement!
Yoni Bekhor (Crown Heights) and Malka Lipsker Crown Heights)
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