Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Motl Zajac, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Motl (Mordechai) Zajac OBM, longtime Shliach and educator in S. Paulo, Brazil.
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Dozens ‘Walk 4 Friendship’ in Wisconsin
On a cool Sunday morning, dozens of people came together in Milwaukee to raise money for the Friendship Circle, an organization that works to improve the lives of those with special needs.
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Yossie and Esty (nee Lieberman) Majesky (Crown Heights)
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Shmuly (ben Yisroel) Hurwitz (Crown heights) and Devora Raitman (Melbourne, Australia)
Girl Charged in Murder of Chabad MMA Fighter
A 16-year-old girl is facing first-degree murder charges in the death of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Aaron Rajman, 25, who was shot dead in his surburban Boca Raton home in early July.
Update: two more teens arrested.
Weekly Story: Judge Meritoriously
“Shortly after I began driving, he said that he forgot to charge his phone and could I please hook it up into the USB connector. In the meantime, he asked if he could please use my cell phone to call his host to mention that he was on his way. So what else is new? I gave him my phone, wondering what my guest will offer as his next challenge to my ever-thinning patience. I didn’t need to wait very long.”
New Aleph Beis Posters for Pre-Schools
“If you know Aleph, teach Aleph.” Each and every one of us has what to offer, has something to contribute, no matter what they may look or act like, no matter what their ability or capability may be. Now, thanks to the members of the Friendship Circle, the children in our community can feel included in this special mitzvah. They too can be included in teaching “Aleph” to others.
Two Hasidim in Old Army Truck Save Flood Victims
Tomer and Mishiko, two Chassidic friends from Houston, used a salvaged U.S. Army vehicle to save lives during flooding from Hurricane Harvey.
Weekly Letter: An Illegitimate Child?
This week, we present a letter from the Rebbe in response to someone who questioned the seeming cruelty of the Torah laws pertaining to illegitimate children. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Shabbos at the Besht: Importance of a Moreh Hora’ah
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shuchat will lead a discussion on the topic: The importance of a Moreh Hora’ah to guide your daily life.
Dayna Skolkin and Josh Tillis had to cancel their wedding in Houston. Instead, the meals were delivered to families made homeless by Hurricane Harvey.
Instead of Their Wedding, Couple Joins Rescue Efforts
A Jewish couple was forced to postpone their wedding in Houston this week after Hurricane Harvey flooded the city and ruined their plans for their big day. But this did not dampen their spirits.
Weekly JLI Video: Unbeatable
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Ki Teitzei is titled: Unbeatable.
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Avremi and Cherry (nee Wolff) Freeman (Crown Heights)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a unique photo of the Rebbe during a Farbrengen, circa early 1970s.
Rabbi Yitzchok Schmukler, right, visits with evacuees at a shelter in Houston.
A Chabad Rabbi’s Hurricane Harvey Diary
Writing in Tablet, Rabbi Yitzchok Schmukler, who directs Chabad of the Bay Area in League City together with his wife, Malky, chronicles his thoughts, feelings and actions as Hurricane Harvey bore down on his family, home, and community.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs Moshe Holtzberg during his recent state visit to Israel.
India Grants Visa to Son of Slain Shluchim
Fulfilling a promise made by the Indian Prime Minister during a recent visit to Israel, Moshe Holtzberg, the son of Chabad emissaries to Mumbai Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, HYD, received an entry visa to India.
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