Baby Girl!
Shlomie and Batya (nee Newman) Tenenebaum (Crown heights)
A Shabbat for Medical Student Missing in Peru
What do you do when someone you love disappears without a trace? Friends and family of Jesse Galganov, a Montreal native who was last heard from in Peru on Sept. 28, have been living that nightmare for more than a month now.
Here’s My Story: Yiddishkeit Is Not Difficult
Dr. Naftali (Tali) Loewenthal presently directs the Chabad Research Unit, while lecturing at the University College on the subject of Jewish spirituality. He resides in London and was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in December of 2010.
Chabad Distributes Tuition Grants to Harvey Victims
With thousands of people still displaced two months after Hurricane Harvey flooded swaths of eastern Texas, leaving heavily damaged homes and property, Chabad of Houston is directing funds raised towards immediate uses.
New York Set to Vote on Constitutional Convention
New York voters will be asked on November 7th whether they want to call a constitutional convention — as required by law every 20 years — where elected delegates would consider changes to the governmental blueprint. If a convention is approved, any recommended changes would have to be ratified by voters.
Gymboree Pulls ‘Holocaust Dress’ from Shelves
Gymboree has pulled a dress after receiving complaints its “snowflake” design resembled the Star of David Jews were forced to wear on their clothing during the Holocaust.
From Days Gone By: In Search of Bar Mitzvah Revelers
In 1998, a young man had his Bar Mitzvah celebrated at Hadar Hatorah in Crown Heights. Nineteen years later, he wants to thank those who assisted him, and shared two photos of the event with Lubavitch Archives. Can you identify the Bar Mitzvah revelers?
I’m Not Ignoring You, Mom!
Writing for the Huffington Post, Shliach to the State of Montana Rabbi Chaim Bruk relates the touching story of his mother’s tragic passing seven years ago, and the adopted baby girl he just named after her.
ULY Board Moves to Retake Control over ‘749’ Dorm
The board of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva is moving to retake control over the dormitory building at 749 Eastern Parkway, which has been occupied and controlled by unauthorized residents and outside provocateurs – many of whom are not even students in the Yeshiva – for over a decade.
Over 1,000 College Students to Arrive in Crown Heights
This weekend, Shabbos Parshas Vayera (November 3-5), more than 1,000 college and university students with their campus Shluchim and Shluchos from more than 100 schools around the world will be coming to Crown Heights for the largest Chabad on Campus student Pegisha ever.
Maryland Shliach Hosts Appreciation for Those in Uniform
Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum has always felt a great sense of responsibility and gratitude to those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve others. That selfless attitude in part sparked the inspiration behind the formation of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland, which Tenenbaum started in conjunction with Chabad-Lubavitch of Maryland five years ago.
Thursday: Rally at The Ohel
On Thursday, 13 Cheshvan (November 2), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12, featuring arts and crafts, a raffle, sandwiches and an amazing program. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
City Approves Bedford-Union Armory Plan
The City Planning Commission on Monday approved a plan to repurpose the Bedford-Union Armory over community protests and concerns about the controversial redevelopment project.
Holistic Approach to Jewish Life in a Revitalized Detroit Suburb
Rabbi Herschel and Chana Finman have taken their passions for Judaism, sustainability, food and art, and combined them as part of a new center, Jewish Ferndale, named for its location in a Detroit suburb.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Yeshuah Hadad, 81, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Yeshuah Hadad OBM, one of the Rebbe’s earliest Shluchim to Milano, Italy and who was once chavrusa with the Baba Sali. He was 81 years old.
Friendship Circle Opens After-School Clubs to All
For the first time ever, Friendship Circle of Brooklyn will be offering two after-school clubs for boys and girls, starting this coming Tuesday. Both sessions will foster an inclusive environment and will be open to BOTH children with special needs and mainstream children.
Car Ramming Attack Believed to Be Terror Related
At least six people are dead and fourteen others injured after a truck drove onto a bike path in lower Manhattan in New York City. Police now believe the incident to be terror related, and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the NYPD at the scene.
