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Heres My Story: Building the Holy Land
Mr. Ron Nachman (1942-2013) served as mayor of Ariel, Israel, for 28 years – from 1985 until his passing. He was interviewed in January of 2001.
Kinus Hatmimim Kicks Off in New Location
In honor of Yud Shevat – that begins tonight, thousands of Bochurim and Anash are headed to Crown Heights to celebrate the day of kabolas han’sius by the Rebbe. Under the Auspices of the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, a host of meaningful programming has been arranged, as well as a new location for those programs.
Winner Announced in Keren Meir Raffle
The drawing of Keren Meir’s Grand Raffle was held on Wednesday night in Crown Heights. Over the past few weeks, thousands of tickets were bought in support of the extraordinary work of Keren Meir. Congratulations to all who participated in support this vital work!
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Chaya (Isabel) Dubroff, 98, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chaya (Isabel) bas Avrohom Dubroff OBM. Mother of Dr. Yaakov Dubroff of Crown Heights. She was 98 years old.
Rabbi Raichik: The Shliach that Never Stopped
In honor of the 20th Yohrtzeit of Rabbi Shmuel Dovid Raichik OBM we present to you an excerpt of the forthcoming book “The Shadar,” which details some of the life and outreach efforts by the legendary Shliach.
Friendship Circle Hosts Zumba Recital
A Motzei Shabbos in the winter may seem to drag on and on, but for a group of young women with special needs, it never seems long enough.
Lt. Gov. Visits Crown Heights’ Beis Rivkah
New York State’s Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul was in Crown Heights today and visited its largest private girl’s school, Beth Rivkah, and discussed the importance of private education with school leaders and local activists.
Instant Torah: No Miracles without Action
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 Beshalach is titled: No Miracles without Action.
VH Sauces Removes Kosher Certification
A popular brand of Asian style sauces has recently removed kosher certification from all its products.
Video: R’ Mendel Reveals Who Funded Oholei Torah
In connection with the conclusion of Shiva for Reb Mendel Morosow OBM, Oholei Torah’s archive offices is sharing a short clip of a historic interview that took place just a few years ago. It gives a glimpse into the direct involvement and guidance the Rebbe gave throughout the early years, which led Oholei Torah to such tremendous growth and success.
Teen Targets Retail Establishments, Passes Fake Money
A fourteen year old was busted after passing counterfeit currency at a number of Kingston Avenue stores. Shomrim successfully alerted the police who took the kids into custody. Later they discovered that he targeted over a dozen area stores.
Haditch Center Dedicated in Slain Shliach’s Memory
On the 24th of Tevet, the Yohrzeit of the Alter Rebbe, visitors to the Heichal Admur Hazaken and Hospitality Center were invited to participate in the inauguration and dedication of a new wing of the hospitality center in dedication to the late Shliach and Chossid; Rabbi Mendel Deutsch HYD.
Video: “What to do when Facing Obstacles?”
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Beshalach. This week he answers the question: What should you do when your facing obstacles? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Beis Eliezer Yitzchok to Host Farbrengen with Rabbi Mangel
Beis Eliezer Yitzchok will be hosting a grand Farbrengen in honor of Yud Shvat on Thursday, complete with a full seudah. Featured speaker will be Rabbi Nissan Mangel.
School Production to Highlight the Value of Chinuch
As the sun sets, the streets of Crown Heights fill with young girls in different colored pleated-skirt uniform. After a productive day of school, they walk happily toward their homes. Yet most of our girls don’t fully know just how fortunate they are. The large majority who live at home take for granted the luxury of having a quality education right in their neighborhood, never having to leave the comforts of home.
Video: Dancing in the Shuk
Israeli music artist Mendi Jerufi released a new single and music video titled “Vaatem Rokdim”, dancing through the passageways of the Shuk this song will get you dancing.
