In honor of Chof Av: The Story Behind HaRav Levi Yitzchok’s Rescue
Below is an excerpt from the diary of my Zaida, Reb Yaakov Yosef Raskin OBM, who merited to assist HaRav Levi Yitzchok ZaTzaL, our Rebbe’e father, during his final few months.
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New Engagement!
Mendel Pinson (Brooklyn, NY) to Devora Freundlich (Beijing, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at 1328 President Street
New Engagement!
Levi Pinson (Crown Heights) to Yehudis Traurig (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Events Honoring First Yahrtzeit of Tzivos Hashem Soldier Sholom Ber Markel A”H
Sholom Ber Markel of Pittsburgh, PA, a 4 year old soldier in Tzivos Hashem, tragically passed away on Chof Av 5783. This Sunday, two special events are being held in Pittsburgh in honor of his first Yahrtzeit.
Mikvah.org: Chof Av – Honoring Reb Leivik
Tune in to a special episode in honor of Reb Leivik’s Yahrzeit. This episode features Rabbi Dovid Dubov, director of Chabad of Princeton and Greater Mercer County, NJ as well as author of Yalkut Levi Yiztchok al HaTorah.
Extraordinary Show Of Support For Bonei Olam Chabad
Last week’s packed room at the Arches was an extraordinary show of support for Bonei Olam Chabad, who launched their annual fundraiser, with a one million dollar goal of helping 134 couples achieve the dream of parenthood.
New Engagement!
Sroli Lieberow (Melbourne, Australia) to Sarah Hodakov (Clearwater, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E. Shul
In Overnight Raid, IDF Recovers The Bodies of Six Israeli Hostages
The Israel Defense Forces confirms that it has recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages during an overnight operation in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
New Engagement!
Sholom Ber Winsbacher (Monsey, NY) to Esther Teitelbaum (Boro Park, Brooklyn)
Chicago Chabad Brings Jewish Resources to DNC
As thousands of guests, dignitaries and elected officials converge on Chicago, Illinois for the Democratic National Convention, Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois is prepared to welcome Jewish visitors to the city.
Seven Halacha Projects Recently Started by Members of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad
On חמשה עשר באב the Rebbe always quoted the Gemara about increasing one’s learning on this day, and all the berochos that this brings. The members of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad have launched seven new Halacha projects following this Horaah.
LIVE at 7:00PM: 9 Days Siyum
The siyum today is at 7pm, concluded by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, on masechtas Brachos.
Lamplighters Podcast: Putting “Hospitality” in “Hospital” At Mayo
In Episode 47 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Dovid Chanie Greene and their children Rabbi Shloime Chana of Chabad of Southern Minnesota, whose Jewish outreach includes supporting the thousands of Jews who travel to Rochester for treatment at Mayo Clinic.
My Father Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz) and the Rebbe
Rabbi Meni Even-Israel reflects on his illustrious father’s life, inspiration and interactions with the Rebbe. This conversation is from an event in London, titled “Legacy of Light”, commemorating the Rebbe’s 30th yahtzeit.
INBOX: Baruch Hashem! I Lost a $70,000 Deal!!
That’s right — I lost a deal worth $70,000. Not because I uncovered some scandalous activity, nor because it was replaced by a sudden windfall. No, I simply lost it. After three weeks of hard work, the deal came down to the wire, and forces beyond my control caused it to fall through.
Picture of the Day
As Shiva ends following the passing of Rabbi Laib Chaim Turk OBM, a Matzeiva was erected at his kever.
What My Grandfather Told a New Teacher
Written on the 15th of Menachem Av, the Yohrtzeit of Rabbi Yaakov Yehuda (“JJ”) Hecht, of blessed memory, who noticed and looked out for those who were otherwise neglected and overlooked.
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