Video: Week 2 at Gan Yisroel-New York
Camp videographer Motty Reizes captured the second week of excitement, inspiration and fun at Camp Gan Yisroel-New York.
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Eber’s Tishrei Liquor and Wine Sale
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Naftoli Tzvi Gottlieb, 82, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Naftoli Tzvi Gottlieb, OBM, a renowned author of Seforim, a sought-after Sofer Stam, a veteran member of the Chabad community in Eretz Yisroel, and the patriarch of a large family of Chassidim and Shluchim all over the world. He was 82 years old.
Video: The Evolution of Jewish Music
Meir Kay and Benny Friedman teamed up to produce this brand new video, paying tribute to the history of Jewish Music. Some we grew up with, some our parents told us about, and some that we get our children into. A generational link between eras! As Jewish music continues to evolve, this video is meant to take observation of those changes, with a little humor and respect, and a lot of love.
Record Numbers to Attend JLI Retreat
A record number of participants are anticipating in the annual Rohr Jewish Learning Institute National Jewish Retreat this August on the West Coast.
Laws and Customs: 17 Tammuz and the 3 Weeks
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the three weeks for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Man Shot in Front of Maple Street Home
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after they say he shot a man standing outside his home on Maple Street between Kingston and Albany Aves. last week. The victim survived the shooting.
Left to right: Meir Shemtov, a Taiwanese business associate, CEO Dov Brafman, Dovi Vogel, Mendy Brafman
Startup Aims to End Children Dying in Hot Cars
Could a responsible parent actually forget their child in an overheated car? Just mentioning it turns stomachs. The answer is: absolutely, and preventing it from happening is the mission of Angel, an intelligent and affordable car seat sensor recently launched by Sharkk, a company founded by young Lubavitcher entrepreneurs.
Sholomo Helbrans, Leader of Lev Tahor Sect, Drowns
According to multiple media reports, Shlomo Helbrans, the leader of the Lev Tahor sect, drowned on Friday in Mexico while toiveling in a river before Shabbos. He was 55 years old.
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Thai Military Raids Koh Samui Chabad House
On Friday night, the Thai military raided the Chabad House on Koh Samui Island, a popular tourist destination, amid a sweep of Israeli businesses. One local Israeli business-owner was arrested for illegal possession of weapons.
Israel to Build Museum in Chevron with UN Funds
Israel, incensed at UNESCO’s decision to designate the second holiest Jewish site as Palestinian, is striking back.
Twenty Eight Teachers Graduate Training
On the eve of Yud Beis Tammuz, twenty-eight Crown Heights teachers gathered to mark the conclusion of their extensive training. The eight week course, facilitated by Igud Hamelamdim and delivered by world renowned teachers’ trainer Rabbi Michel Rottenberg, covered everything a teacher should know to succeed.
Shabbos at the Besht: Yud Beis and Yud Gimmul Tammuz
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Seligson will lead a discussion on the topic: Yud Beis and Yud Gimmul Tammuz.
Weekly Story: Internalizing
Reb Chaim Zalman’s son, Reb Mottel, lived in close proximity to him and would visit his father at least three times a day. Once in the morning, to help his father get up, dressed, put on tefillin and eat. Once in the afternoon to see how he is faring and if he needs anything, etc., and finally in the evening to make sure the attendant gave him his medications and help him get ready for the night.
Artist Lev Schieber stands in front of the burnt bus with his children. Inset: The suspect.
NYPD Releases New Video of Bus Arson Suspect
Ten days after an unidentified man torched a well known Crown Heights “mitzvah bus” police have released clear video footage of the suspect and are turning to the public for assistance in the case.
Photos: 12-13 Tammuz Farbrengen in 770
Hundreds gathered in the main Shul of 770 on Thursday night for a Farbrengen in honor of Yud Beis-Yud Gimmel Tammuz, the day of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s liberation from Soviet Russia.
CTeen Celebrates Another Successful Year
As the school year comes to a close, people the world over celebrate accomplishments. CTeen is no exception. Dozens of chapters across the globe marked their graduating leaders this June with award ceremonies. From France to California, over elegant luncheons and sit-down dinners, the hard work of the CTeen leaders and volunteers were acknowledged and applauded.
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