Picture of the Day: Brunoy, France
The Shluchim of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunoy, France, pose for a group portrait in front of the Yeshiva building as they bid farewell to each other and the students and staff of the Yeshiva.
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Shabbos at the Besht: Connecting to the Rebbe
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yosi Zajac will lead a discussion on the topic: Connecting to the Rebbe.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a collection of photos of the Rebbe leading a Farbrengen, circa 1985.
A 72-year-old Jewish man was assaulted earlier this morning as he was walking on Kingston Avenue. The assailant then went on to threaten both Jewish and non-Jewish passersby that he would “kill them all.” The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Man Arrested for Assault on Elderly Jewish Man
A 72-year-old Jewish man was assaulted earlier this morning as he was walking on Kingston Avenue. The assailant then went on to threaten both Jewish and non-Jewish passersby that he would “kill them all.” The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
North Korean Prisoner’s Jewish Identity Kept Secret
Days after the death of American college student Otto Warmbier who was imprisoned for 17 months in North Korea comes word that officials negotiating his release deliberately kept his Jewish identity hidden from his captors.
Shabbos Parking Rules Suspended on Eastern Pkwy.
A pilot program launched by the City of New York to cut Alternate Side Parking Rules on Eastern Parkway, will give Shabbos observing residents some parking reprieve.
Shliach Realizes Dream; Releases Debut Album
For more than two decades, Rabbi Ruvi New dreamed of a musical odyssey with a greater meaning, one that would perpetuate the words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to listeners far and wide through song.
MyShliach Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Evening
Representing the parents of yaldei hashluchim around the globe, Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky, shliach to Glastonbury, Connecticut, addressed bochurim at MyShliach’s annual evening of appreciation on Monday, 25 Sivan. Volunteering their time each week to learn and farbreng one-on-one over the phone with a young shliach, these bochurim serve as mentors to these boys, who lack local Chassidishe friends and chavrusas.
Today 76 Years Ago: Rebbe Arrives in the U.S.
Today marks the 76th anniversary of the Rebbe’s safe arrival to the united states. On the 28th of Sivan in 1941, the Rebbe arrived in America with his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka after fleeing war-torn Europe.
Mayor de Blasio and A.G. Schneiderman announce the charges in front of the building in June of 2016.
Crown Heights Landlord Convicted of ‘Harassment’
In the first ever such criminal investigation pursued by the State of New York, an Orthodox-Jewish Crown Heights landlord was convicted of “harassing” his tenants by failing to consistently provide them with heat and hot water, and by performing unsanctioned renovations to the building. He faces up to a year in jail.
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Op-Ed: Be Considerate; Leave a Number
A Shliach from a small town was visiting Crown Heights to stock up on months’ worth of kosher food, only to face an urgent problem that happens well too often in our neighborhood – a problem which can be entirely avoided with a little bit on consideration.
A member of Crown Heights Anash recently fell into a bad business deal, which resulted in a criminal case against him. Although he is innocent of the accusations, he is currently facing up to two years jail time.
Only You Can Save Him from Prison
A member of Crown Heights Anash recently fell into a bad business deal, which resulted in a criminal case against him. Although he is innocent of the accusations, he is currently facing up to two years jail time.
Rabbi Yeroslavski Affixes New Mezuza in Moscow
Rov of Nachalas Har Chabad and Mazkir of the Chabad Beis Din in Eretz Yisroel, Rabbi Yitzchok Yehuda Yeroslowski was honored with affixing the mezuzah to the newly renovated entrance of the Shaarey Tzedek Chesed Center in Moscow during his visit to the Russian capital.
40 Students Memorize Complex Masechta By Heart
This past Sunday, close to 40 Bochurim were tested on the entire Mesechta Kesuvos at Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Morristown.
Here’s My Story: Moses’ Envy
Rabbi Ahron Avigdor Cousin is a veteran educator from London, England. He now lives in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn with his wife, Malka. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project at his home in the summer of 2007.
Locals Work Together to Build Town’s First Mikvah
It seemed an unlikely prospect that the women of the small suburban Jewish community of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh in Long Island (population 2,500) would one day have their own mikvah.
Weekly JLI Video: To Ignite Souls
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week they released a special video in honor of Gimmel Tammuz, titled: To Ignite Souls.
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