On Monday 20th of Ellul, in the presence of delegations of distinguished local and foreign guests, sponsors and dignitaries, the Ukrainian Jewish community celebrated the grand opening of the newly refurbished building of Yeshivas Lubavitch Ukraine. Located in the thriving city of Dnepr, the Yeshiva services the children of Ukrainian and International shluchim.
Mr. Shabsi Turner is an architectural engineer who lives with his family in Chicago, Illinois. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in Brooklyn, NY, in July of 2017.
The famed photographer Reb Levi Yitzchak Freidin is known for his most amazing footage he took during his visits of Tishrei by the Rebbe. In fact, he would produce a documentary each year containing the highlights of his footage, and have it shown at a grand viewing in Eretz Yisroel. After Freidin’s passing, JEM acquired his highlight footage shown in Israel.
Just in time for the new year, one of Crown Heights’ favorite establishments — the delectible Gombo’s Bakery — debuted a fresh new look.
Two nooses were discovered hanging from trees in the Crown Heights area, and the NYPD is investigating both incidents as possible hate crimes against the African-American community.
As we get ready to usher in the New Year, JEM presents a playlist of beautiful videos to help prepare for the Yomim Noraim.
The wicked 2017 hurricane season began delivering more punishing blows Tuesday as Hurricane Maria raked across the Caribbean with “potentially catastrophic” winds of 160 mph. To the north, Hurricane Jose churned on a path to brush the Northeast coast with raging surf and potentially damaging gusts.
Dozens of Israelis, upon hearing about the sad story of a 13-year-old boy whose teacher told his classmates not to attend his bar mitzvah party, showed up to another one thrown for him at the Western Wall by the Chabad Youth Movement.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Ha’azinu. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can we live a balanced life? Plus: Bonus video for Rosh Hashana in the extended article.
JMenu, Toys For Hospitalized Children and the NCFJE have teamed up to bring an exciting event to Crown Heights foodies — a kosher ‘food crawl’ to 25 local eateries, each serving a taste of their signature dish or beverage for participants to sample along the route. Attendees will enjoy a variety of food and drink, local vibes, and a great day out with family and friends!
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Eruv Tavshilin, Rosh Hashanah and the Ten Days of Teshuva, Blowing the Shofar, and Tzom Gedalia, for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
“Head of the Year” seems like an awkward and cumbersome name for ‘New Year’s Day’ doesn’t it? Rosh Hashanah literally means “head of the year” and the Jewish New Year carries this name for good reasons; reasons can actually make a difference to your life! This video from My Judaism will make it very clear in two minutes flat!
A hate-filled message was scrawled on a bench opposite the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown Heights.
Worshippers gather on Motzei Shabbos to recite Selichos at Anshei Lubawitz of Borough Park. On October 19th, Judge Martin M. Solomon will decide the fate of this historic synagogue.
As 5777 comes to a close, JLI counts down the Top 10 biggest Jewish moments of the year.
Mendy and Tirtza (nee Phillips) Ross (Crown Heights)
When you think of a farbrengen, you may picture a venerable mashpia, perhaps with a long white beard, expounding on the intricate teachings of our Rebbeim as they pertain to daily life. What you don’t expect is a head table with young boys or girls, talking, encouraging, and inspiring an uplifted crowd.
