Instant Torah: The Purpose of a Louse
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 Vaeira is titled: The Purpose of a Louse.
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
Playlist: Videos Connected to the Alter Rebbe’s Yohrtzeit
The 24th of Teves marks the passing of the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. The Alter Rebbe passed away shortly after reciting Havdalah at the end of the Shabbos.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Bella Chein, 78, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Bella Chein OBM, who was among the first to settle in Kfar Chabad, Israel. She was 78 years old.
Here’s My Story: Take Care of Yourself
Mrs. Chaya Hecht (1931-2017) lived in Brooklyn, New York and worked as a preschool teacher for over fifty years. She was interviewed in February of 2015.
Baby Boy!
Sholom and Chayie (nee Groner) Elharrar (Crown Heights)
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mr. Yisroel Plotnik, 99, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Yisroel Plotnik OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights who was known for his heart of gold, and who fought the Nazis in World War II as an American Soldier. He was 99 years old.
Yaldei Hashluchim Gathered in Nuremberg, Germany
Twenty young Shluchim from six cities across Europe came together for an exciting and invigorating shabbaton in Nuremberg, Germany organized by MyShliach and hosted by local shluchim Rabbi Eliezer and Esther Chitrik.
Picture of the Day: A Meeting in the Sky
During a flight to Israel, a Lubavitcher Askan met with Rabbi Yehoshua Rokeach, the Rebbe of Machnovka in Bnei Brak. R’ Berry Spitezki of Chama”h discussed their efforts in the in the Russian speaking communities in Israel and Russian Federation.
Predator Gets Sweetheart Deal from Brooklyn Judge
A predator that was facing up to 30 years in prison for attacking woman in Crown Heights, and was turned in by his own mother, was given a sweetheart plea deal – despite prosecutors refusal to even entertain one.
Video: “It’s not what you Teach, but how you Teach”
As snow kept steadily falling, students in Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim Montreal’ Pre-1a class enjoyed recess outdoors. Their teacher, Rabbi Yossi Wilansky, who has been a teacher for 38 years, got down on the ground and played with them. “It’s not what you teach, but how you teach it,” is his motto.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Through Monday
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday through Saturday, January 11-13. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. Regulations are also suspended Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Maryasha (nee Duchan) Djian (Crown Heights)
A winter retreat offers college women the chance to submerge themselves in Torah learning and growth—and in the waters of Key Largo, Fla.
College Women Snorkel and Study in Sunny Key Largo
Sometimes in life, you have to dive in head first. That’s especially relevant when swimming in the sea of Jewish knowledge. The “Snorkel & Study” winter retreat program offers college women the chance to submerge themselves in Torah learning and growth—and in the deep waters of Key Largo, Fla.
Video: “Are all our Prayers Answered?”
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Vaeira. This week he answers the question: are all our prayers answered? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Camp Emunah Offers New Culinary Division
A new culinary division is being offered for the first time at the largest Chabad girls camp – Camp Emunah. The four week program is being offered to 9th and 10th graders.
Father of Six Murdered in Terror Attack
A 35-year-old father of six was murdered in a terror attack on an Israeli roadway by a Palestinian terrorist who opened fire on his vehicle and striking him multiple times.
Video: Uncles Heartfelt Song for Niece’s Recovery
When little Shaina was born doctors discovered that something was amiss and she has been hospitalized since. Her uncle Nissi Naparstek composed a song on comfort and confidence in her having a speedy recovery.
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