Baby Girl!
Shmulik and Blumie (nee Raskin) Abend (Los Angeles, CA)
657 Merkos Shlichus Bochurim Arrived at 350 Locations
The last of the volunteer Merkos Shlichus bochurim are arriving at their Pesach seder locations. Since the beginning of the week, 657 bochurim have arrived at 350 places in every corner of the globe, where they will arrange sedarim for thousands of Jews, most of whom would otherwise not have attended a Pesach seder.
Over 1,500 Expected at the Seder in Cusco, Peru
At the Chabad house in Cusco, Peru, the preparations for the world’s largest Seder are in full swing. 1,500 travelers will come to the Chabad from all over South America to celebrate the holiday.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Yud Gimmel Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan.
Laws and Customs: Nissan and Pesach
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of the month of Nissan and the Yomtov of Pesach for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Video: What is the Message of Passover?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on the Holiday of Pesach. This week he answers the question: What is the message of Passover? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended March 29 – April 1
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Thursday, March 29, 2018; Friday, March 30, 2018; and Saturday-Sunday, March 31 and April 1, 2018 for Passover (1st/2nd Days). All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Photos: Paris Marks Yud Alef Nissan
The Jewish communities in Paris, France marked Yud Alef Nissan, the birthday of the Rebbe, with Mivtzoim on Mitzvah Tanks and a farbrengen.
2018 MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay Contest Winners Annouced
Leibel Gniwisch Wins $10K Prize in the 2018 MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay Contest and 17 year old Chana Hendel, Shlucha from Athens, Greece wins 2nd place $3,600 prize; 21 year old Shterny Fogelman wins 3rd place $1,000 prize; Menachem Mendel Yishayahu from Haifa, Israel and Yakir Havin from Wilkes Barres, PA each win the $500 student prize.
“Make it Rain” in Tribute to Shua Polonsky
Ker a Velt productions released a new song, titled “Make it Rain” and performed by Menachem Weinstein, in tribute to Shua Polonksy OBM, who inspired tens of thousands to add in good deeds in his merit.
Did You Say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Yud Beis Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
Artisanal Wine for Passover From a California Wine-Country Rabbi
Before moving to California to take up his post as a Chabad on Campus rabbi, winemaking was the last thing Rabbi Chaim Leib Hilel imagined himself doing. The closest he came to viniculture as a child was watching his grandfather’s annual efforts to eke out a few bottles in his Montreal basement before Passover.
Video: An Aerial View of the Mitzvah Tank Parade
With dozens of “Mitzvah Tanks” departing to spread the message of Pesach and Freedom on the anniversary of The Rebbe’s birthday, photographer Mendel Grossbaum deployed his drone and captures some phenomenal aerial footage of the parade departing.
Chief Rabbi of Russia at Matza Baking
The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar came personally to oversee the hiddurim at the matza bakery, together with the Heads of the Kashrut Department, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Marzel and Rabbi Yosef Verzov.
Trump Declares “Education and Sharing Day” with Shluchim on Hand
A delegation of ten Chabad Shluchim were on hand at the White House when President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Yud Alef Nissan, the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. 2018.”
“Education Day” Turns 40 on Rebbe’s 116th Birthday
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., a day of national commemoration designated by each president since Jimmy Carter in 1978, turns 40 this year. Across the country, the milestone is being marked with events and discussions focused on education. Education Day this year occurs on March 27, 2018, corresponding to the 11th of Nissan on the Jewish calendar, the 116th anniversary of birth of the Rebbe.
New Engagement!
Chaim Schneur Zalmen Muskal (Wellington, FL) and Shaina Vail (Crown Heights)
