Baby Boy!
Eli and Ilana Duban (Issaquah, WA)
Video: What Is a Balanced Life?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Chayei Sarah. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is a balanced life?
De Blasio Reelected Mayor amid Record Low Turnout
New York City has seen record low voter turnout in Tuesday’s general elections with just 24 percent of registered voters turning out to vote, giving mayoral incumbent Bill De Blasio and easy victory over republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis.
Baby Girl!
Erez and Mushki (nee Mendelson) Friedman (Crown Heights)
Menorah Vandals Caught; Face Felony Charges
Two University of Illinois students were issued notices to appear in court Monday on felony charges in connection with the fourth incidence of vandalism to the menorah outside the Chabad Center for Jewish Life over the past two years.
Video: Screenplay by Moses and Me
As a Jewish screenwriter, David Weiss has gotten some of his best ideas from the Torah. Watch and learn how the Jewish thought that makes his work shine, can help your life soar.
Dr. Block Shloshim: A Memorable Event
It was standing room only last Wednesday evening as family, students, admirers, and friends gathered in Lubavitch Yeshivah, 570 Crown Street, to remember Dr. Yitzchok Block, a true Chossid, pioneering campus Shliach, leading philosopher and gifted speaker.
‘Morning of You’ for Friendship Circle Mothers
40 women gathered on Sunday morning for a special program for Friendship Circle mothers, held at the ’94 Shul. With three highly sought out speakers, the women were treated to a beautiful Morning of You.
Voters Head to the Polls in New York City
Voters in New York City are poised to decide whether to give Mayor Bill de Blasio a second term leading the nation’s largest city, among other issues and key races to be decided throughout the five boroughs.
Sight of Unity During Hatzalah Prayer Break
On Thursday evening, two emergency response dispatchers from United Hatzalah in Israel went on their shift break and took time out to pray in the break-room. Both responders prayed their evening prayers, but they were of two different religions.
Yeshiva Opens Doors in Russia’s Muslim Repubic
There is great excitement in the Jewish community in the Russian city of Kazan, as preparations are underway for the great historical event that will take place this Wednesday, G-d willing. The 20th of Cheshvan marks the birthday of the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, who founded Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim. On the eve of his birthday, yet another branch of this yeshiva will be opened and dedicated in the capital city of Tatarstan, which is Russia’s largest Muslim republic.
Timely Tales: The Gemologist
JLI presents its unique, two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale. This week’s video for Parshas Chayei Sarah is titled: The Gemologist.
JPost Journalist Makes it to All 50 States
Around the world in 80 days? How about around the U.S. in 50 states? On Nov. 5, Jerusalem Post chief political correspondent Gil Hoffman made history as the first paid lecturer to speak about Israel in all 50 states. “There’s no way I could have gotten to all 50 states without Chabad,” he said.
10-Year-Old Chasidic Boy Attacked by Anti-Semite
A 10-year-old Chasidic boy walking home in Williamsburg last night became the subject of a bias crime after being shoved to the ground by an unknown attacker who said “I hate Jews.”
Hillel Cancels Pro-Israel Lecture; Chabad Steps In
The Hillel organization at Princeton University, which invited Deputy Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely to lecture to students, abruptly canceled the lecture at the last minute. Chabad stepped in to host her instead.
250 Women Gather in West Boca to Bake Challah
On Thursday, October 26, 250 Jewish women and girls of all backgrounds came together to the beautiful West Boca Chabad Center to bake challah and do the mitzvah of Hafrashas Challah.
New Engagement!
Mendel Sasonkin (Patchogue, NY) and Tzirel Kagen (Oak Park, MI)
