Teens Create Positive Graffiti to Counter Hate
The CTeen club at Chabad of the East Valley, Arizona, kicked off a new year of events by sending a meaningful message to the Jewish community.
$200k Fundraiser Puts Tri-Valley Chabad into New Digs
Chabad of the Tri-Valley just had an ambitious 30 hours. The 12-year-old center went on a roaring tear of a fundraiser to make — and overshoot — a target of $200,000 in less than three days, in order to finalize the purchase of a new building in Pleasanton. “I’m really just overwhelmed, humbled and excited,” said Rabbi Raleigh Resnick.
London Marks 120 Years of Tomchei Temimim
Dozens flocked to Yeshiva Gedola Lubavitch of London on Tuesday evening to join in a program of learning and inspiration, in honor of the 120th anniversary since the founding of Tomchei Temimim in the town of Lubavitch.
R’ Yoel Kahan’s Farbrengen Interrupted by Hoodlums
Last night, Tuesday, the students of the central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim sat down in 770 for a Farbrengen with their revered Mashpia Reb Yoel Kahan, the Rebbe’s Chozer, in honor of the 120th anniversary of the Yeshiva’s founding. Unlike the vast majority of students, a select few hoodlums saw this as an opportunity for troublemaking.
From Caribbean to Carolinas, Urgent Prep for Irma
Chabad-Lubavitch centers from the Caribbean to the Carolinas are urgently helping Jewish communities prepare for Hurricane Irma, the most powerful hurricane ever recorded over the Atlantic Ocean. Update Miami Lubavitch Educational Center closes.
Colorado Gov. Vows Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism
After a recent rash of anti-Semitic attacks in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper showed his support for the Jewish community with a visit to Chabad of Colorado Springs.
NYPD Touts ‘Violence-Free’ J’Ouvert
Heightened security at this year’s J’Ouvert celebration led to zero violent incidents tied to the pre-carnival event, the NYPD says, despite a double shooting early Monday just blocks from the West Indian Day Parade route.
Baby Girl!
Avi and Bryna Webb (Crown Heights)
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Abi (nee Bharier) Cohen (Cedarhurst, NY)
50 Shluchim en Route to Houston
A contingent of 50 Chabad rabbis from across the United States is heading to the beleaguered state of Texas to counsel and comfort struggling residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Flashback to Andrew: Chasidim Heed Rebbe’s Advice
As hurricane Irma barrels towards south Florida, members of the Miami Beach Lubavitch community reminisce about Hurricane Andrew, the 1992 category 5 storm that was aiming right for them, and the Rebbe’s seemingly-strange instruction that they should stay put.
Orthodox Woman Wins Right to Wear Skirt at Gym
A lawsuit has been settled in favor of a 25 year-old Orthodox-Jewish woman from Crown Heights, who filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against a local fitness chain, claiming she was threatened with arrest and had her membership revoked because she used the gym’s facilities while dressed modestly.
Gas Prices Spike as Refineries Remain Shut
Gas prices hit a high for the year on Labor Day as the effects of Harvey continued to shut in refineries.
Do You See the Full Picture?
Take a closer look. This image carries an important message for educators and parents beginning a new school year. Bnos Chomesh presented this image to a group of generous donors who recently joined the school’s administration for an evening of thanks in their newly purchased building.
Weekly JLI Video: A Home for Everyone
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Ki Savo is titled: A Home for Everyone.
Photos: Labor Day Parade in Crown Heights
Millions attended the 50th annual Labor Day / West Indies Parade on Crown Heights’ main thoroughfare, Eastern Parkway, including Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Chuck Schumer and Mayor Bill de Blasio. Photographer Itzik Roytman was there to capture the scene.
Hurricane Irma strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm Tuesday as it roared toward the northeast Caribbean on a path that could take it to the United States.
Irma Strengthens to Category 5; South Florida in Path
Hurricane Irma strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm Tuesday as it roared toward the northeast Caribbean on a path that could take it to the United States.
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