Weekly Story: Creating a Portrait
After Yud Shevat 5710, the Rebbe advised many to carry a picture of the Frierdiker Rebbe in their wallet. Seeing him or his picture adds vigor to the persons’ avodas Hashem.
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The Rebbe visiting the Kehot showroom.
Hey Teves Kehot Sale Is Larger Than Ever
Continuing the tradition instituted by the Rebbe to purchase seforim on Hey Teves – the annual Hei Teves sale at Kehot Publication Society is already in full swing.
VIDEO: Trump Waves to Supporters Thanking Him
Dozens of Jews and supporters lined up with signs and bullhorns praising and thanking President Donald Trump, as he was set to pass by on his way to the Mar-A-Lago resort. As the president passed the motorcade slowed and he enthusiastically waved to the crowd.
Baby Girl!
Yehuda Leib and Inbar (nee Elyashiv) Katz (Mill Basin, Brooklyn)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of the Rebbe at the Ohel, early 1960’s.
Weekly Letter: Saving Jewish Children
Seeing as Chanukah was celebrated this week – with its emphasis on chinuch – as well as the parsha of Vayigash, where Yehudah confronts the viceroy of Egypt in order to save Binyomin – which represents every Jew’s self-sacrificing efforts to save the Jewish child (Binyomin) we share a letter of the Rebbe written to a supporter of an out of town Lubavitcher yeshivah who wished to introduce reforms in the yeshivah. From the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
LIVE: Jews Thanking Trump in Florida!
FACEBOOK LIVE: Dozens are gathered in West Palm Beach Florida, near the Mar-A-Lago resort where President Donald Trump will be staying for the weekend, holding signs in support of him and his recent commuting of the sentence of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.
Baby Boy!
Yossi and Chayah (nee Hirsch) Lebovic (Crown Heights)
Shabbos at the Besht: Hey Teves
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Efraim Mintz will lead a discussion on the topic — Hey Teves.
Morning Fire Displaces Two Families
A fire in the top floor of a five story apartment building took 45 minutes to get under control and destroyed the apartments of two families. A fundraiser has been launched.
Joyous Celebrations in Moscow Upon Rubashkin’s Release
Early in the morning, as soon as the great news of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin’s release from prison were heard, spontaneous dancing erupted in the central shul in Marina Roscha, with more and more people joining as they arrived at shul for Shacharis and Chassidus.
Argentinian Jews Uplifted by Special Guest
In over 15 talks and Farbrengens to 1,500 Jews of all affiliations, Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s message about the power of Chassidus made a lasting impact on Argentinian Jewry.
Car-Menorah Parade Brings Joy to London
The city of London was greeted by a grand Car-Menorah Parade, which spread the light, joy and message of Chanukah to all of the residents of the UK’s capital.
Here’s My Story: So Far, Yet So Close
Since 1986, Rabbi Mendel Raskin has served as the spiritual leader of Chabad of Bentleigh, Australia. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in June of 2016.
8th Day Rocks Friendship Circle Chanukah Party
It was a cold winter night on the second night of Chanukah. Families with children with special needs got a warm welcome as they walked into a beautifully decorated Rosa Hall. Over 400 people attended this exclusive Friendship Circle Family Chanukah Party.
Video: How to Live a Purposeful Life, in 1 Minute
This short video begs a question that each of us should consider asking ourselves from time to time. How do I see myself? Am I simply hammering nails in boards—tasks devoid of meaning and purpose, just getting through each day and killing time? Or are my actions purpose driven? Do they have a higher purpose that ties them all together? Am I building toward achieving some greater goal? Rabbi Pinchas Taylor adds that when we can reflect on why we do all of things that we do, and crystallize the purpose in it all, this also enhances our motivation in performance.
Photos: Menorah Lit at Argentina’s National Congress
Dozens attended a historic Menorah lighting in front of the National Congress of Argentina in the capital city of Buenos Aires.
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