First Ever Torah Welcomed to Northern Cyprus
For the first time in history, a new Sefer Torah was welcomed to the Jewish community of Northern Cyprus, which has been under Turkish military occupation since 1974.
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Weekly Letter: Why Did Aharon’s Sons Deserve to Die?
This week, we present a document found in the Archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, containing highlights from this week’s Parsha – Acharei – along with the Rebbe’s handwritten notations. Rabbi Mindel’s daughter, Mrs. Frida Schapiro, says she believes that this article was written for the monthly Talks and Tales, which Rabbi Mindel authored for 47 years and every single issue of which the Rebbe checked over before going to print.
Shabbos at the Besht: Why March in the Streets?
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Dovid Zaklikowski will lead a discussion on the topic: why march in the streets?
Weekly JLI Video: Seeing Yourself in Others
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Parshas Achrei-Kedoshim is titled: Seeing Yourself in Others.
Baby Boy!
Menachem and Chaya (nee Kosofsky) Engel (Crown Heights)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a unique photo of the Rebbe encouraging the singing at the Lag Ba’omer Parade of 1984.
Germany Shluchim Gathered in Frankfurt
32 Shluchim from all over Germany gathered at the beginning of this week in Frankfurt for the annual Kinus Hashluchim of Germany. Rabbi Zalman Gurevitz, Shliach to Frankfurt, hosted the Kinus and the guest of honor was Vice-Chairman of Merkos, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky.
Baby Boy!
Yosef Yitzchok and Chana (nee Steinmetz) Raichik (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Yaakov Silber (Monsey, NY) and Kaila Bernhardt (Atlanta, GA)
Video: Great Parade to Make Moms Proud
This year Lag Ba’omer coincides with Mother’s Day. The organizers of L.A.’s Great Parade created this video to pitch the celebration as a way to honor our Jewish mothers and make them proud.
In a major victory for President Trump, the House has voted to dismantle the pillars of the Affordable Care Act and make sweeping changes to the nation's health care system.
Republican-Led House Passes Obamacare Repeal
In a major victory for President Trump, the House has voted to dismantle the pillars of the Affordable Care Act and make sweeping changes to the nation’s health care system.
Bais Rivkah Strike Ends: Regular School Hours Friday
Bais Rivkah Girls’ School of Crown Heights has announced that all grades will be returning to their regular school schedule tomorrow, Friday, May 5th, putting an end to a month-long strike by the teachers of grades 1-3 due to lack of pay.
Trump Allows Political Activity by Religious Non-Profits
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today, Thursday, making it easier for religious organizations such as synagogues and churches to actively participate in politics without risking their tax-exempt status, and to protect faith-based groups from being forced to pay for abortion services under Obamacare.
Trump to Visit Israel on First Trip Abroad
President Donald Trump announced today, Thursday, that he will travel to Israel this month as part of his first foreign trip. Other counties on the itinerary include Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Italy and The Vatican.
Inspiration and Commitment at Tzach Kinus
An electrifying Kinus Celebration marked the 62st anniversary of the founding of “Tzach,” Tzeirei Agudas Chabad Hamerkozis, also known as the Lubavitch Youth Organization, by the Rebbe in 1955.
NYC Collects a Record $993 Million in Fines
Between sales tax, property tax and rent, New York City is already one of the nation’s most expensive, yet new data reveals that the city collected nearly a billion dollars in fines and violations, a 3.7% increase from last year and a 16% jump from 2012.
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