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.
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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.
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.”
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.”
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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)
Borough Park’s Oldest Synagogue Gets Reprieve
Court papers reveal shocking new revelations surrounding the sale and attempts to demolish Anshei Lubawitz, Borough Park’s oldest synagogue.
Camp Emunah Gets an Early Start with Bunk Makeovers
Camp Emunah B’nos Yaakov Yehudah is getting a head start in preparation for its 65th consecutive summer in Greenfield Park, NY, with the remodeling of a few more bunkhouses.
Unity Shabbos for Russia’s ‘Zevuluns’
About sixty Russian philanthropists who support Chabad’s activities in the Former Soviet Union participated in the annual ‘Zevulun Conference,’ which took place this year in Baku, capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is situated between Russia and Iran.
Family of Legendary Mashpia Comes Full Circle
Last Thursday night, under a starry, moonlit sky, a reunion twenty years in the making came full circle in Rego Park, Queens.
Great Debates: The Jewish Revolt Against Rome
A drama-filled, new course from JLI, Great Debates in Jewish History, offers a glimpse into six pivotal disputes that engulfed the Jewish people at different periods and have a lasting impact today. Lesson Two: Suicide at Masada – Militant Nationalism vs. Religious Institutionalism is an overview of the origins and buildup leading to the Jewish revolt against Roman rule in Judea in the 1st century CE.
New Engagement!
Yossi Jedwab (Melbourne, Australia) and Ellie Abush (Sydney/Melbourne, Australia)
Baby Girl!
Levi and Dassy (nee Light) Tennenhaus (Hallandale Beach, FL)
8:00pm: What Recourse Do I Have After I Was Removed from My Shlichus?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 187, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Is It Ever Acceptable to Compromise Standards for Others? Can I Believe yet Have No Relationship with G-d? What Recourse Do I Have After I Was Removed from My Shlichus Post? Is There Advice from the Rebbe to a Single Father? Is There Anything Wrong with a Yellow Moshiach Flag?
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