Photos: 1000’s Partake in 30th March of the Living
For the 30th time, thousands participated in The March of The Living remembering the millions that were exterminated during the holocaust, on holocaust remembrance day.
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New Engagement!
Davidi Crombie (Israel/Crown Heights) and Chani Gaerman (Crown Heights)
Insight: Favoritism in Judgment
JLI presents its unique new two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant In·sight from Ethics of the Fathers, on showing Favoritism in Judgment, ethics of the Fathers provides a timeless rule about how to judge others.
Chabad of Brooklyn Law School Hosts Nathan Lewin
In what was a first time affair for the university, Chabad of Brooklyn Law School, led by Rabbi Eliyahu and Shaindy Raskin, some sixty students and faculty attended an afternoon lunch with the esteemed Nathan Lewin, Esquire.
Jewish Man Brutally Assaulted Friday Night
A Jewish man was brutally assaulted by a group of five black men and women while walking on Eastern Parkway on Friday night. Police are investigating the attack as possibly being motivated by bias.
Weekly Story: Lchatchilla Ariber – No Limitations
A chossid from Vitebsk once came to the Tzemach Tzedek and poured out his heart to him, unable to contain his anguish. “My only son received an order to present himself in front of the conscription office,” he cried. “The Rebbe knows how difficult it is to receive an exemption from the army draft, particularly this year, as they are even drafting young men who are their parents’ only son (although this used to be an automatic exemption). The problem is all that more acute since, Boruch Hashem, my son is strong and healthy, and the doctors will definitely declare him fit for the army. Rebbe, please save him!!”
Shabbos at the Besht: The Post-Pesach Beer Story
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld is the Rabbinic Coordinator – Food Service Department at OK Kosher Certification, will lead a discussion on the topic of The post-Pesach beer saga.
Baby Girl!
Naftali and Mussy (nee Krazniansky) Zakon (Crown Heights)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe leaving 770 on his way to the Ohel, circa 1980.
Video: Do All that you Can…
27 years ago today, on the 28th of Nissan in 1991 the Rebbe delivered an impassioned talk about Moshiach. The address sparked concern among Chassidim motivating them to throw themselves into fulfilling the Rebbe’s vision of perfecting the world through Torah and Mitzvos with even greater vigor.
Chabad now Just a Swipe Away
With over 3,500 Chabad Centers in 100 countries around the world, Chabad.org has launched a new app – called Chabad Nearby – which will connect users to a nearby Chabad House with just a swipe.
Weekly Letter: Cardinal vs. Ordinal Numbers in Omer
In this weeks letter, The Rebbe responds to a letter questioning the manner in which we count Sefiras HaOmer, and explains why we cardinal and not ordinal numbers. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Alessa Wircberg, 66, OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Alessa Wircberg OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights. She was 66 years old. Levaya times in the Extended Article.
Twin Boys!
Chona Nosson and Chana Rochel (nee Fox) Gewirtz (Crown Heights)
Here’s My Story: An Expedited Blessing
Hirschel Pekkar, a silversmith who resides in Crown Heights, relates a number of stories of his encounters with the Rebbe, one in which his wife was rushed to the hospital over Shabbos, and when it ended he was surprised to find a letter from the Rebbe in which he begins “by the time time this letter reaches you, I hope that anyone in need of G-d’s blessing for improved health will have enjoyed such improvement…”
Photos: Chabad Tent on the Grounds of the Polin Museum
Chabad of Poland’s Tent on the grounds of the Polin Museum, welcomes March of the Living visitors. The Tent hosts a variety of lectures, discussions and a memorable Shabbat dinner experience.
Video: 4 Cteen’ers Share their Moments
Four CTeeners from each grade were asked to share their personal moments of inspiration and strength at the Closing Ceremony of the CTeen Shabbaton.
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