Baby Girl!
Levi and Mushky (nee Friedman) Lavner (Crown Heights)

Chabad on Call Holds Conference
On any given day, Rabbi Yochanon Klein of Miami, Florida can be found walking the local hospital halls—visiting with patients, distributing his iconic smiling emoji pillows, and bringing cheer and warmth to those in need. Having had personal experience with illness and extended hospitalization, Rabbi Klein and his wife Esti chose hospital shlichus over the pulpit rabbinate and now directs Healing Hearts, a volunteer-based program offering support, kosher food and housing near medical facilities for patients and their families.

Weekly Letter: Trailblazing in the ‘New World’
In preparation for Yud Beis Tammuz we present a letter of the Rebbe to the chairman of a Chassidic Event – in which the Rebbe refers to the trailblazing activities of the Frierdiker Rebbe here in America and encourages all to be inspired by his boundless dedication and mesiras nefesh. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.

Instant Torah: Journey not Destination
This weekly fast moving — yet inspiring — 1-minute video on the weekly Parsha is created by Yitzchok Schmuckler, a Bochur from Montreal. This week’s video for Parshas Chukas is titled: Journey not Destination.

Here’s My Story: Dear Children
I was born in Kisvarda, Hungary, in 1947, when the country was ruled by a Communist regime. Life there was extremely difficult, depressing and bereft of Yiddishkeit.

The CKids Camp Network: Pioneering Progress For You and Your Kids
It is no secret that Chabad camps have a profound impact on their respective communities. At camp, children across the spectrum are infused with positive and enthusiastic feelings towards Judaism in an environment which promotes Torah values such as camaraderie, generosity, and love for a fellow Jew.

Hate Crime Charges for Assault on Jewish Student
Two men were indicted today in Brooklyn criminal court on charges of assault as a hate crime for an attack on a Jewish rabbinical student on President Street. According to the indictment, the perpetrators said the reason they attacked the student was because he was speaking a foreign language while talking on the phone.

Picture of the Day: U.S. Ambassador Visit Ohel
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mr. David Friedman, visited the Ohel today and was accompanied by Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, Shliach to the Five Towns. Before entering the Ohel, he prepared a Pan.

Video: Bochur Performs CPR on Cardiac Patient
A passenger in a vehicle travelling on Eastern Parkway suffered a medical incident, he got out of the car and lied down on the ground and appeared to be suffering a cardiac episode. A Lubavitcher Bochur sprang into action and performed CPR, likely saving the man life.

Dinner Marks 70 Year of Tomchei Temimim Brunoy
At an annual dinner benefiting Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunoy, France, supporters and alumni marked 70 since its founding and celebrated the thousands of students that passed through its doors.

Video: How can we Overcome the Satan?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on Parashs Korach. This week he answers the question: How can we overcome the Satan? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Baby Boy!
Mordy and Nechama Dena Dinerman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Meir Shlomo Gordon (London, England) and Etty Mishulovin (Detroit, MI)

Photos: Gan Israel Parksville Heads to Camp
Hundreds of camper packed into seven charter buses that will be taking them up to Parksville, New York in the Catskill Mountains, where they will enjoy a Chassidish and fun filled summer in Gan Israel New York.

Melbourne Gathers for Melave Malka and Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
In a momentous display of community Achdus, the Melbourne Chabad and general community gathered for a grand Melave Malka. The sold-out event at the St Kilda Town Hall, bedecked with exquisite crystal and silver décor as befitting the occasion, boasted over 500 people in attendance.

Historic Shluchim Gathering in Westport
More than 150 Shluchim from New York and New England gathered on Sunday, the 20th of Sivan, at the brand new Chabad Center in Westport, CT. The new center is a remodeled inn originally built in the early 1800s. Rabbi Yehuda Leib and Nechama Dina Kantor hosted the Kinus, which also served as a fitting Chanukas Habayis.