Laws and Customs: Taanis Esther and Purim
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Parshas Zachor, Taanis Esther and Purim for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
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Photos: Kiryat Gat Welcomes New Torah
Over 5,000 people joyously paraded down the streets of Kiryat Gat, Israel, with a new Torah scroll that was donated by the Vazna Family to the local Chabad Mesivta, under the leadership of the city’s Chief Rabbi, Moshe Havlin.
Israeli Opposition Leader Visits Moscow Institutions
Opposition Leader and head of the Zionist Union party, Mr. Isaac (Bougie) Herzog, was invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Parliament to visit Moscow. During his visit he toured the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Chesed Center and other Jewish institutions. He was greeted by the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berl Lazar, who stands at their helm.
Mustering Up a Minyan in Sunny St. Thomas
Rabbi Asher Federman, director of Chabad Lubavitch of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, begins his daily routine of mustering up men well before the start of morning minyan at 7:30 a.m.
From Days Gone By: Who Is This Chossid?
Courtesy of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author of the Who Is Who in Lubavitch series, we present a unique photo of a legendary Chabad Chossid whose Yahrtzeit will be marked this Shabbos. Can you identify who it is, and what he is doing in the photo?
Video: Animated Purim Medley
In honor of Purim, Brazilian Jewish music star Micha Gamerman released the first single off his upcoming album, Moadei Yisrael Im Micha Gamerman, a joyous Purim medley set to captivating animation.
Mayor Pledges ‘Aggressive Response’ to Bomb Threats
Standing in the lobby of one of several Jewish institutions in the New York City area that have been recently targeted with bomb threats, Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed to take a tough stand against bias crimes during a Tuesday morning press conference.
Video: Think Before You Drink
This video was created by On Time Studios ahead of this year’s Purim celebrations, bearing a powerful message: be mindful not to harm others – especially those you love most – when you drink.
Bais Rivkah Pioneer Drama Camp Announces Staff
Due to popular demand, Bais Rivkah Day Camp is thrilled to share that the Pioneer Drama Camp will be back for its fourth successful summer.
Jewish Community Tackles Drug Abuse Problem
More than 200 people turned out on Motzei Shabbos, March 4th at the Beth Gavriel Center in Forest Hills, Queens for an event that was designed to continue spreading the word about the prevalence of drug abuse within the Jewish community while offering practical suggestions and guidance to address the growing problem. The crowd was captivated by several expert medical health professionals and educators, among them the renowned lecturer and author Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson.
Lag Ba’omer Parade to Be Last Until 2024
Preparation for The Great Lag B’Omer Parade is in high gear. It’s been three long years since the last parade, and Lag B’Omer won’t be on Sunday again until 5784 (2024)! The Parade committee is working overtime to make this parade one that will be remembered for years to come, with many special surprises on the way – including a performance by Jewish singing superstar Benny Friedman, and a special live show by children’s favorite “Mitzvah Boulevard” along with Chaim Fogelman.
Lucky Winner of 6 Months Rent/Mortgage Announced
The drawing of the 3rd Annual Likras Shabbos Bayis Raffle was held on Sunday night in New York. The lucky winner of the equivalent of six months of their rent or mortgage was announced, along with the second place winner of 100 Sifrei Chassidus.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Hosts Av U’Ben Melave Malka
This Motzoei Shabbos, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva held their annual Father and Son Melave Malka for the 2nd 3rd and 4th grades.
Woman Assaulted and Robbed on Crown Street
A Jewish woman was assaulted and her purse was stolen while she was walking on Crown Street on Monday evening.
Video: What Is More Important, the Jews or the Torah?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Tetzaveh. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is more important, the Jews or the Torah?
60 Nominated Alumni to be Honored at Dinner
Marking Oholei Torah’s 60th anniversary, the institution will be honoring 60 of its alumni at their annual gala dinnir. They were all nominated through a voting campaign which took place around election time.
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