In another event effected by the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, the International Chidon Learning Retreat, a Halacha Chidon for high school girls, has been postponed until further notice. A virtual Chidon will continue as planned.
Each year, the Rebbe would call in the Rosh Yeshivah of Tomchei Tmimim, Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, and give him money as Matonos L’evyonim for Kupas Bochurim; sustaining, clothing and caring for the Bochurim—the Rebbe’s children, “dem Rebbin’s kinder.” You too can take part in this vital cause.
A new single from Benny Friedman has been released featuring Sruly Green. A song of praise, a song of harmony and a song to dance! Perfect for the month of Adar, and in time for Purim.
The seven week initiative of a bus to the Ohel for women and girls has already crossed its halfway point. Being that Purim falls out on Tuesday this week, the bus will instead be running on Thursday this week.
The winners of the Hadar Hatorah Annual Purim Raffle has been announced. We extend a hearty congratulations to the winners.
Operation Survival would like to remind the community this Purim that giving alcohol to a minor is illegal, and could land a person in jail.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Monday night that it has been decided that all Israeli citizens returning from abroad must enter a 14-day isolation over fears of the Coronavirus. The new ruling applies no matter where in the world they return from.
Nuttie and Brochie (nee Barnett) Shpigelman (Crown Heights)
JEM is pleased to present you with a special Purim gift, a resource of incredible Purim content from across our platforms and departments. Enjoy and Happy Purim!
Here’s the plan for New Rochelle: Twenty pairs of young rabbis will converge on the neighborhood. They will be given detailed routes of hyper-local areas that they will each cover, going from house to house to read the Megillah for those who are quarantined inside.
As the festive holiday of Purim approaches, beginning the evening of Monday, March 9, and continuing through Tuesday, March 10 (March 11 in Jerusalem), Chabad-Lubavitch centers in Coronavirus affected regions are preparing cautiously, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to perform the four mitzvot of Purim in a safe manner.
The US Army has decided not to purchase any additional Israeli-made Iron Dome air-defense systems because it cannot integrate them into existing US systems.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended for Purim, Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. Parking meters remain in effect.
Cheder Chabad of Paris is getting into the Purim spirit with the boys dressed for the occasion. Each boy came to school dressed in their Purim costume, many with creative, home made designs.
One of the customs observed during the Fast of Esther is the Mitzvah of Machtzis Hashekel which is given around Mincha time. Support Keren Simchas Chosson V’kallah through this special mitzvah and help a Chosson and Kallah have a beautiful wedding.
Administration of Yeshiva Gedolah Melbourne proudly announced the beginning of the first stage of construction on the new wing of the Yeshiva this past week.
On Wednesday, with a little help from technology, a coronavirus-related setback was averted for a group of seniors and children, ending with a great success.
