800 Without Electricity After Underground Fire
Some 800 homes in Crown Heights are without power following two underground fires on Wednesday afternoon.
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First Ever Traditional Jewish Wedding in South Korea
Pulling off a kosher Jewish wedding in the heart of South Korea may seem like a logistical nightmare. But Rabbi Osher Litzman, who directs the Chabad Jewish Community of Korea in Seoul with his wife, Mussy Litzman, jokes that “there are no logistical challenges here.”
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Mordechai Sufrin, 79, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Mordechai Sufrin, OBM, a noted educator and renowned lecturer for over fifty years in London, UK. He was 79 years old.
Photos: Yeshiva World News
Extremists Protest Outside Kiryat Gat Rabbi’s Home
After three suspects were arrested for breaking into and ransacking the home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi Moshe Havlin last week, several demonstrators returned on Monday night to protest against the rav again.
Paris Community Bids Farewell to R’ Amram Fraenkel
The Lubavitch community of greater Paris gathered together in Sarchelles to mourn the loss of one of their own, beloved husband, father, teacher and Ba’al Chessed Rabbi Amram Yosef Fraenkel, OBM, who passed away yesterday evening after succumbing to a prolonged and difficult illness.
52 Years of Leadership Celebrated in Manchester
On Sunday, Ches Elul (Sept 11), the Lubavitch community of Manchester, UK, celebrated a Siyum Sefer Torah in honor of Rabbi and Rebbetzin Avrohom Jaffe. Rabbi Jaffe serves as Head of Lubavitch Manchester and Rov of the Kahal Chassidim Lubavitch shul for the past 52 years.
Vancouver Rabbi to Aid Yeshiva Students with Gemara Study
With boys and young men already in yeshiva for Elul zman, the hum of Torah is emanating from study halls around the world. This year in the Chabad yeshiva system, they are studying the masechta (tractate) of Kesubos.
Picture of the Day: Uvelechtecha Baderech
In the midst of playing football during recess, the seventh grade class of Lubavitcher Yeshiva-Crown St. met passing Jew and convinced him to put on Tefilin right there on the sidewalk.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Amram Fraenkel, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of R’ Amram Yoseph Fraenkel, OBM, of Sarcelles, France, a beloved teacher who had a generous heart.
Video: Chasidic Wedding in Utah a Rare Event
On Sept. 12, 2016, Chaya Zippel and Rabbi Mendy Cohen were married in a traditional Jewish ceremony at Salt Lake City’s Grand America Hotel. The Salt Lake Tribune was on hand to capture a scene that many Utahns rarely get to see.
President Ronald Reagan working in his residence study on April 15, the day he wrote the letter to the Rebbe. Photo: The Reagan Library.
Hinckley Release Recalls Rebbe’s Correspondence With Reagan
John Hinckley, 61, who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was released Saturday from a psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C.
The Chess Grandmaster and the Lubavitcher Rebbes
Samuel Herman Reshevsky (1911-1992) won the U.S. Chess Championship seven times, and at one point he put together an incredible streak, between 1936 and 1942, of 75 games without a loss in U.S. Championship competition. He scored spectacular victories in international tournaments, defeating seven world champions including Bobby Fischer (Fischer’s only loss in tournament competition). He was also a close acquaintance of the previous and current Lubavitcher Rebbes, reveals The Jewish Press.
Resolving Strike, Beth Rivka to Begin School
Beth Rivkah administration have announced that a strike by its teachers has been resolved and the first school day – some ten days late – will be this Thursday for High School and Wednesday for Elementary. Full schedule inside.
New Photo Book Presents Tishrei in 770
JEM has released an historic photo book entitled “Tishrei in Lubavitch.” The coffee-table style album takes the reader on a journey through a Tishrei with the Rebbe with more than 200 photos, insightful captions and commentaries.
Illinois Neighbors Help Renovate New Chabad House
Ever since they moved to Vernon Hills nearly seven years ago, Rabbi Shimmy and Rochel Susskind have been renting spaces for the community programs and services they’ve organized. Hebrew school, synagogue services, adult classes and more were conducted in a nearby Montessori school, the Doubletree Hotel, and in the Susskind living room.
New Shluchim to Jersey Shore
Rabbi Meir Rapoport and his wife Shaina are opening a Chabad Jewish Center in Galloway, NJ, to serve the Jewish student community at Stockton University. As part of their new roles as directors of the Jewish center, they will host religious services, educational programs, social programs, Sabbath and holiday meals, and more.
Industry Veteran Shares Safety Tips for School Buses
Rabbi Moshe Shomer was the owner of a school bus company in Toronto for 30 years, usually operating a fleet of over 20 buses. Now semi-retired and living in Crown Heights, Rabbi Shomer compiled a list of school bus safety tips for both students and parents, culled from his decades of experience, which he offered to share with the Crown Heights community as the new school year begins.
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