1 Family on Shlichus, 30 Suitcases
1 Family of Shluchim and 30 suitcases. It’s no joke, but this photo of the Kripor family traveling with some 30 suitcases made waves on social media. But why does a family of six need so many suitcases?
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
Israeli Chief Rabbi Visits “Otzar Stam” in Tzfat
Israeli chief rabbi, Rabbi Dovid Lau, took some time out of a meeting of Dayanim to visit the “Otzar Stam” that is run by Kiriat Chabad in Tzfat, Israel.
Shluchos to Honor Rebbetzin’s Legacy on 30th Yohrtzeit
A special evening program on Feb. 7 to honor the 30th anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of righteous memory, will open the 26th annual Kinus Hashluchos, the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Shidduch “Crisis” Song
Describing his own journey in finding his soulmate, Nosson Zand uses his singing talent to sing a song he composed titled “Lost Object – The Shidduch Song,” and the strength he draws from the instructions of The Rebbe.
Jewish Man Stabbed to Death, Terrorist on the Loose
A Jewish man has been stabbed to death in a terror attack today, near the town of Ariel. The victim, Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal HYD, was on his way to the Bris of his nephew.
Timely Tales: The Fish that Outfoxed a Fox
JLI presents its unique two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale; titled: The Fish that Outfoxed a Fox.
New Engagement!
Levi Kehaty (New Orleans, LA) and Simi Greene (Tarzana, CA)
Oholei Torah Commemorates 120 Paragraphs for 120 Years
Oholei Torah Mestivta in Crown Heights celebrated 120 years to the founding of Tomchei Tmimim in a most unique and meaningful manner. A “Mivzta 120” began at the beginning of the year and continued until Yud Shvat, where the young bochurim learned 120 chapters of tanya and ma’amorim ba’al peh.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mr. Norbert Nemon, 91, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Norbert Nemon OBM (Menachem ben Binyomin Mendel HaLevi) of Walnut Creek, CA, father of Dr. Binyomin Nemon of Crown Heights. He passed away on Sunday, the 19th Shevat at the age of 91.
Baby Boy!
Dov Ber and Tzippy (nee Jaffe) Dukes (Chicago, IL)
8:00pm: How Do We Determine the Validity of a Torah Teacher?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 200, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Chassidus Applied to Chof Beis Shevat: 30th Yahrzeit of the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka; How Do We Determine the Validity of a Torah Teacher? Why Did G-d Create the World for His Pleasure at Our Expense? How Can We Get Men to Be More Refined? Why Don’t We Daven the Way Chassidus Expects of Us? Does the Inanimate World “Feel” Things?
Police Make Arrest in Antwerp Car Ramming Attempt
Police in Belgium arrested a man who is suspected of trying to ram with his car an Orthodox man and a child on a street in Antwerp.
Weekly JLI Video: Truth about Money
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message. This week’s video for Parshas Shekolim is The Truth About Money.
Baby Girl!
Avrohom Menachem and Sorale Nelken (Kingston, PA)
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Annie Nemni, 60, OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Annie (Masuda) Nemni OBM, a member of the London, England Chabad community and mother to a large family. She was 60 years old.
Historic Shul Returned to Siberian Jewish Community
After many years of negotiations, yesterday the authorities in the Siberian city of Tomsk returned its historical shul to the Jewish community. This shul was built by the Cantonists who were exiled to distant Siberia by the Russian Czar.
Mrs. Julie Gniwisch to Represent Shluchos Partners
At this years Kinus Hashluchos Banquet Mrs. Julie Gniwisch from Montreal, will introduce the Annual Roll Call, one of the Banquet highlights, representing the many partners that support their Shluchos and are attending the Kinus.
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