Weekly JLI Parsha Video: A Full Moon
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. Here is this week’s video for Parshas Pinchas.
Crown Heights Sees Second Homicide in a Week
A man was shot and killed after police received a call of gunfire early Thursday morning on Montgomery Street in Crown Heights.
Here’s My Story: The Philanthropist Who Won’t Give Away a Dollar
In 1989, my friend Marvin Ashendorf, who was then in charge of the Hillcrest Jewish Center in Queens, New York, asked me if I’ve ever heard of an organization called American Friends of Shamir.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Chaim Schneur Zalman Borenstein, 9, OBM
With great sadness and immense pain we inform you of the very untimely passing of Chaim Schneur Zalman OBM ben Betzalel YBD”L HaKohen Borenstein, a young Shliach from Whitby, Ontario Canada who united tens of thousands in doing good deeds in the merit of his recovery. He was 9 years old.
Baby Boy!
Henoch and Chayale Junik (Crown Heights)
Weekly Letter: Advice on Sources
We traditionally learn Pirkei Avos throughout the summer months – the fascinating letter we share this week is to an author of a book on Pirkei Avos. In it, the Rebbe gives the author constructive criticism and advice regarding the sources he uses in the writing of his book. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
New Engagement!
Gershon (ben Yossel) Merozov (Montreal, Canada) and Esther (bas Yaisef) Brikman (Crown Heights)
Second Part of Torahs Menachem Goes on Sale
Vaad Hanachos B’Lashon HaKodesh has launched an unprecedented sale on the 45-volume set of Toras Menachem: 5742-5752, which has been out of print. Pre-orders can be made for the discounted price of $300. For more details, see complete article.
Video: How can we Create a Wow Experience in our Lives?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on Parashs Pinchas. This week he answers the question: How can we protect ourselves against our enemies? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Europe-Asia MyShliach Sums Up a Year of Success
Eighty volunteers for MyShliach’s Hebrew-speaking department for yaldei hashluchim in Europe and Asia gathered last week at two parallel events in Kfar Chabad to celebrate a year of milestones and activities. Currently serving yaldei hashluchim in Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Cambodia, […]
The Rebbe on the Basis of America’s Founding
Today, all across the America, families and friends will gather to celebrate the national day of independence with barbecues and fireworks. But beyond being an excuse for a party, the founding of the United States testifies to an unprecedented and vital truth for us to remember today.
UK Shluchim Gather for Regional Kinus
During the two days of the Kinus 92 Shluchim from all over the UK participated in 22 lectures and workshops and left energised to continue to their Shlichus with renewed purpose and vigour. The conference was held in the magnificent setting of Bosworth Hall Hotel (part of the Brittania Group) in the picturesque village of Market Bosworth.
Alternate Side Parking and Meters Suspended Wednesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4.
Above: The scene of the shooting on East New York Avenue. Below: The scene of the shooting on Union Street.
Man Shot Dead on Union Street in Crown Heights
A 33-year-old man was shot dead on Union Street in Crown Heights early Tuesday morning, this was the second shooting of the night, the first of which occurred on Kingston Avenue.
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Picture of the Day: Yaldei Hashluchim Ukraine
Over 50 staff and campers of Camp Yaldei Hashluchim Ukraine came together for a group photo just days after their summer program begins.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Leah (nee Silberstein) Schapiro (Crown Heights)
New Sefer Torah for Jewish Unity begun at Sheva Brachos
Hundreds of people from Russia and abroad, arrived to participate in the last and central Sheva Brachos of Sholom Lazar, son of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar, which took place at the beautiful “Yevropeiski Banquet Hall” in the center of Moscow.
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