Photo Gallery: Highlights of Jewish Prague
We present a photo gallery of highlights from Prague with photographer Mordehai Lubecki.
Hot Off the Press: Heichal Habaal Shem Tov for Chai Elul
With the approach of Chai Elul, the thirty-ninth issue of “Heichal Habaal Shem Tov” has arrived from print, overflowing with in-depth reviews, fascinating articles, shocking discoveries and profound discussions, by the best writers and researchers of the Chassidic world.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe.
90 Years Since The Frierdiker Rebbe Arrived in America
The Frierdiker Rebbe arrived on these shores of America 90 years ago on the 12th of Elul, and remained in New York into the month of Tishrei. Watch as Rabbi Chaim Dalfin walks through the Frierdiker Rebbe’s stay in the Boro Park section of Brooklyn.
Weekly Letter: The Saying of Tehillim
During the month of Elul and the days from Rosh Hahsanah through Yom Kippur we place particular emphasis on the saying of tehillim. The letter we share this week gives some fascinating facts about the origins of Tehillim from a historical perspective and about its emphasis by kabbala and chassidus.
Heritage Quest Concludes its Fourth Year
Heritage Quest, CTeen’s annual trip through Poland and Israel, recently concluded its fourth year. 90 teens traveled back in time through Jewish history in Poland, and continued with visiting and experiencing Jewish life in Israel. The teens learned about their heritage and their role in the Jewish future at the source.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Chabad of Flagstaff’s new center.
Flagstaff Chabad Opens $7 Million Jewish Community Center
Chabad of Flagstaff Arizona, hosted a celebration for the opening of their new $7 Million Dollar Chabad center on Sept. 5th. The 12,500-square-foot structure that sits on 2.2 acres of land, consists of a synagogue, social hall, kosher kitchen, mikvah, classrooms, offices and guest lodgings.
Left: Blood Stained Tzitzis worn by Rabbi Gopin Right: Brick used in the assault
Arrest Made In Brutal Beating Of Crown Heights Resident
An arrest has been made in the beating of a Crown Heights Resident that occurred at the end of last month. The man arrested is presently being held in a psychiatric ward of a local hospital.
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Florida Man Jailed for Threatening to Shoot up Chabad Synagogue
A Florida man threatened to shoot up a local synagogue and in text messages said he hates Jews. Hanson Larkin, 25, of DeLand, was arrested Friday by the FBI and appeared later that day in Orlando federal court. He was charged with making threats using interstate communication, the Miami Herald reported.
Video of the Day
US Army Chaplain, Rabbi Menachem Stern, blew the shofar at a 9/11 memorial gathering Wednesday. As he stood by the podium, he spoke words of unity, thanks to those who served, and remembrance for those that were lost.
Extra No Parking Areas For Yom Tov
Due to the upcoming yomim tovim, the 71st Precinct has requested NO PARKING on specific blocks during the holidays. Some blocks will be closed to parking to accommodate crowd sizes, others for security precautions.
Here’s My Story: A Letter from Dyedushka
Rabbi Bentzion Vishedsky is the principal of Cheder Yiddish in Kfar Chabad, Israel. He was interviewed in his home in August of 2010.
Israel Accused of Planting Spy Devices Near White House
An investigation by security forces in the United States has led to the suspicion that Israel is behind the placing of eavesdropping equipment on cellphones in the White House area, Politico reported, citing “three former senior US officials with knowledge of the matter.”
JEM: He Says His Mezuzos and Tefillin Are Kosher, But The Rebbe Says It Cannot Be
Elul is a time when chasidim have the custom to check their tefillin and mezuzos by a scribe to ensure they are kosher. Presented is a video montage of different people advised by the Rebbe to check their tefillin and mezuzos.
18 Years Later, Part 8: A Hatzalah Volunteer Writes His Memories Of That Fateful Day
In the days following the horror of September 11th, 2001 a Hatzalah volunteer, who responded to the World Trade Center as the towers collapsed, penned this letter the following day.
18 Years Later, Part 7: Photo Gallery 3 of Rare, and Never Before Seen Photos
18 years after the tragedy that occurred on September 11th 2001, we present a gallery of rare, and never before seen photos from that terrible day, as well as the days immediately following.
JEM: New Farbrengen
Relevant, interesting, and uplifting, the newly restored and subtitled farbrengen Rebbe is now available for order. Copies have already been shipped out to all JEMClub and FarbengenClub members.
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