Following Win, Boris Johnson to Pursue Anti-BDS Agenda as British PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to pursue an anti-boycott policy after winning last week’s general election.
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Hersh Rimler (Crown Heights) and Feige Marinovsky (Houston, Texas) L’Chaim: Tuesday, December 17th at The Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown St
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Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yitzchok Yosef, visited the Jewish community in Moscow, stopping by the Marina Roscha Shul for Shacharis. There he was given an Aliya, and said Birkas Hagomel.
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New York Bail Reform, What Crimes Judges Won’t Be Able to Set Bail For
Under New York’s new bail laws, effective January 1st, judges will not be able to set bail on any of the following crimes. Instead, they must release the defendant on non-monetary conditions regardless of criminal record, ties to the community or previous bench warrants on other cases:
The central Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen in Kfar Chabad, Israel, drew thousands, including high-profile dignitaries from across the spectrum of Israeli society. The event was also broadcast on the radio and surreptitiously listened to by Jews in the Soviet Union. (Photo: Challenge)
Underground Memories: Recalling Secret 19 Kislev Gatherings in 1960s’ Moscow
For more than 200 years in Chabad-Lubavitch communities around the world—in the best of circumstances and the worst—these early winter days have been dedicated to preparing for the Chassidic holiday of Yud Tes Kislev, the 19th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. here are some examples from throughout Chabad History.
The First Chassidic Bas Mitzvah in Wyoming
Robin Levin from Lander, Wyoming, drove 3 hours to Jackson Hole to partake in the simcha of young Shlucha, Chayale Mendelsohn, the first Chassidic Bas Mitzvah in the State of Wyoming. Here’s how she summed up her experience in an email she sent to her Shluchim, Rabbi Zalman and Raizy Mendelsohn:
Miami Yeshiva To Travel To Rostov For 100th Yartzeit
The Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami in Florida announced that it will be traveling to Rostov-on-Don, Russia, to commemorate the 100th yartzeit of the Rebbe Rashab, the 5th Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch.
8:00pm: How Can We Compare Tanya to Torah She’Be’Ksav?
The topics in this week’s 287th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Why Was Chassidus Not Taught Earlier? How Can We Compare Tanya to Torah She’Be’Ksav? Why Don’t We Follow the Opinion of the Majority Regarding Chassidus? Does the Body Have Its Own Energy Besides the Life Force Coming to It from the Soul? How Do We Explain the Seemingly Unacceptable Behavior of the Tribes? What Is the Role of Yud Tes Kislev in the Development of Chassidus?
A headstone in an ancient cemetery in Modi’in, the birthplace of the Maccabees, begins, “Here lies Matisyahu ben Yochanan, High Priest … ” (Photo: Yocheved Feinerman)
Chanukah Comes to Life in Modi’in, the Birthplace of the Maccabees
The people of Modi’in have some pretty big shoes to fill come every Chanukah. The city, located in Israel’s center midway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is the illustrious epicenter of the Chanukah story and hometown of its heroes—the larger-than-life Maccabees and their emboldened leader and father, Matisyahu, the Hasmonean priest.
US to withdraw an Additional 4,000 troops From Afghanistan
The Trump administration intends to announce the drawdown of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan as early next week, three current and former US officials told NBC News on Saturday.
Update On Camp Emunah and Rebbetzin Hecht
Over the past few months’ Jewish women and girls all over the globe have been praying for the continued health and recovery for Rebbetzin Hecht (Chave Bas Esther Leah). BH Rebbetzin Hecht’s health has slowly been making improvements and we are hopeful that she will be back in camp this upcoming summer of 5780.
Democrat Who Opposes Impeachment to Join Republican Party
Freshman Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (D-NJ), a vocal opponent of impeachment, plans to switch parties and join the Republican Party after meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday, Democratic sources told The Hill on Saturday.
NJ Pawn Shop Owner Arrested in Possible Link to Jersey City Shooters
A pawn shop owner in Keyport, New Jersey has been arrested on weapons-related charges after his phone number was found on one of the suspects in the Jersey City shooting.
Beverly Hills Synagogue Vandalized, Shocking Images
Nessah Synagogue, one of the largest Iranian Jewish synagogues in Beverly Hills, was vandalized on Friday overnight. Windows and doors were broken, and nine Torah scrolls were destroyed as well as prayer books. Police are investigating.
Please say Tehillim for…….
Please say tehillim for Please say Tehillim for דוד בן ציפא חנה, a father, grandfather and supporter of Chabad in Eretz Yisroel and America who is in critical condition. All tehillem, tzedaka, learning or mishebeirach in his merit is greatly appreciated.
BDE: Mr. Benzion Lewis, OBM
With great sadness we inform of the sudden passing of Mr. Benzion Lewis OBM of Manchester, UK. He passed away Motzai Shabbos the 17th of Kislev, 5780.
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