New Engagement!
Shneur Schtroks (Cologne, Germany) to Penini Sosover (Nachlat Har Chabad, EY)
Weekly Story: A Surprising Call 46 Years Later
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my Merkos Shlichus to Eastern Canada, which took place in the summer of 5738 (1978). Together with Dovid Wilansky, the two of us visited cities and small towns in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Now I will relate what I have just been informed.
Weekly Dvar Torah: 30 Days of Reflection on 30 Years Since Gimmel Tammuz
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman points out the unique connection of the 30 days leading up to Gimmel Tammuz, which took place 30 years ago.
Why is Motti Steinmetz Flying in From Israel?
Largest Gimmel Tammuz event in the United States welcomes singing sensation Motti Steinmetz from Eretz Yisroel, along with Rabbi Moshe New from Montreal.
Baby Boy!
Yosef Yitzchak and Mushka (nee Strasbourg) Lipskier from Sherman Oaks, CA had a baby boy!
Teen Unity Shines Amid Challenges at Punta del Este Shabbaton
Jewish Teens gathered from across South America for the first-ever CTeen South America Regional Shabbaton. The weekend focused on building connections, discussing important topics such as Jewish marriage and connection to Israel. They even enjoyed a surprise visit by the Mayor.
Crown Heights Insider Podcast: Season #2 Episode #3 – What is The Rebbe’s Approach to the Crisis in Israel? With Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin
Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin, the director of Jewish Educational Media (JEM), joined the Crown Heights Insider Podcast to discuss the timely matter of what the Rebbe’s approach was to multiple crises in Eretz Yisroel.
New Engagement!
Zalmy Avtzon (Crown Heights) to Chaya Aisenbach (Toronto)
Weekly Letter: The Necessity Of A Hereditary Aristocracy
In connection with these parshios where we learn about the kohanim and their service in the Mishkan – we share a letter to a writer of an article dealing with the question of the necessity to have an hereditary aristocracy in the persons of Kohanim and Levyim.
A Ground-Breaking Discovery, The Earliest Ship Ever Found in the Deep Seas
A 3,300-year-old ship’s cargo with hundreds of intact amphorae discovered 90 km from shore at a depth of 1.8 km on the Mediterranean Sea floor.
Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Restrict Addictive Social Media Feeds and Protect Kids Online
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed nation-leading legislation to combat addictive social media feeds and protect kids online. The legislation establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act to require social media companies to restrict addictive feeds on their platforms for users under 18.
Serial Burglar Arrested In Crown Heights After Tip To Shomrim
A serial burglar being sought in Crown Heights for nearly daily burglaries in the community was finally caught and arrested Thursday thanks to a tip made to Crown Heights Shomrim.
Registration Now Open for Eightieth Yom Hilulah
Registration is now open for the Eightieth Yom Hilulah of Harav Reb Levi Yitchok Schneerson, the Rebbes father. Hospitality will be available from Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning.
Family-Focused Gimmel Tammuz Hachana Program Available To All
MyShliach’s hachana program designed specifically for children has opened its doors to all. Daily audio hiskashrus stories can be accessed on Spotify and a PDF booklet is available to download.
Picture of the Day
As the Zman draws to an end, Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch Queens, currently located in Brooklyn, posed for a group photo with students and staff.
Communities Worldwide Prepare for Gimmel Tammuz
Vaad Or Vechom Hahsikashrus has launched a resource website to assist communities in organizing a local Gimmel Tammuz event. The site includes lists of available speakers for Anash communities and Chabad houses, flyer templates, video presentations, ready-to-go programs, and much more.
Here’s My Story: A Boy Between Two Giants
Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Abrahams is the senior chasidic mentor of Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami. He was interviewed in March 2024.
