BDE: Myra Mionis, OBM
We are sad to inform you about the passing of Myra Mionis OBM (Malka Blima bas Yohonason Binyamin), mother of Rochel Masha Mitchell, on this past Shabbos.
How Ireland’s Jews Are Responding to Rising Hate
For Ireland’s small Jewish community of about 2,700 people, these numbers are not shocking — but they reflect a sobering reality of growing antisemitism. Nonetheless, daily Jewish life continues despite or perhaps, in spite— of it.
Three Years After Escaping Under Fire: Bar Mitzvah Celebration in Israel for the Children from Zhytomyr Children’s Home
Boys from the FJC Alumim Children’s Home in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, celebrated their Bar Mitzvah in Ashkelon, Israel—where they now live with their friends—three years after fleeing under fire at the outbreak of the crisis.
Information to be Menachem Avel the Spiegal Family
The Spiegal Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal OBM. Times and location in extended article.
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A Sheva Brachos in the Beis Medrash of Lubavitch.
Registration Opens for 25th Annual Kinus HaMechanchim
Registration is now live for the 25th annual Kinus HaMechanchim, set for Wednesday–Thursday, August 13–14 י״ט–כ׳ מנחם אב in Stamford, Connecticut. The two-day conference will bring Lubavitcher Mechanchim together for professional growth, peer connection, and renewed focus ahead of the school year.
Millions of people in Israel have spent hours in bomb shelters since Iran began firing hundreds of ballistic missiles into Israel on Friday night. Moshe New
In Shelters Across Israel, Faith Overcomes Fear as Iran’s Missiles Fall
Starting at around 11:10 pm local time, Israeli residents began hearing sirens. First in the north, from the Lebanon border to as far south as Aviel. Then at about 1:05 am local time, rockets started descending on the south of Israel; from Eilat to the Negev.
First Day of Early Voting Shows Huge Jump in Turnout for NYC Primary
The primary election is on June 24, when voters will decide on key races including mayor, comptroller, public advocate and New York City Council. Early voting runs until June 22.
Anshei Lubavitch Holds Fundraiser Concert and Auction Winners
Thursday night, 16 Sivan, June 12, Anshei Lubavitch hosted a fundraiser, concert, and Chinese auction featuring a performance by two of its distinguished mispalelim, Benny Friedman and Eli Marcus, along with the Gershon Freishtat Band. Auction Winners In Extended Article.
Open Access: This Week’s Living Torah—A Timely Message on Preemptive Strength
In these trying times, many are searching for strength, clarity, and direction, this week’s Living Torah carries a message of profound relevance—one that feels deeply guided by hashgacha pratis (Divine Providence).
HY’D: Second Body Retrieved From Gaza By IDF Identified As Hostage
Aviv Atzili HY’D, is identified as the hostage whose body was recovered by the IDF from southern Gaza’s Khan Younis last week, the military announced.
IRGC intelligence headquarters in Tehran.
ISRAEL UPDATE (11:30AM): Three Waves Of Missiles, Direct Hit In Bat Yam, Mossad and The IDF Wreak Havoc In Tehran
We present an update and coverage of the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, with updated numbers, incidents, and footage.
Crown Heights Beis Din Hosted Welcome Reception for Visiting Rabbonim
On Sunday, Erev Shavuos, 5 Sivan 5785 (June 1st), the Beis Din Tzedek of Crown Heights hosted a welcome event for a group of visiting rabbonim who traveled to the Rebbe’s shchunah. The gathering took place at the Eshel Hotel […]
The City of Cambridge Agrees To Allow Chabad House Expansion After Settlement in Discrimination Lawsuit
The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to Harvard University, has agreed to allow the local Chabad Center to expand, after initially denying Chabad expansion rights through a zoning denial. The agreement comes following a settlement in the discrimination lawsuit filed by Chabad against the city.
Many in Israel and the rest of the world wrapped tefillin today and lit Shabbat candles in the merit of the protection of Israel and the Jewish people. Moshe New
Israel Doubles Down on Mitzvot as Iran Attacks
“We’re all doubling on wrapping tefillin with others and lighting candles for the strength of our soldiers.”
HY’D: IDF Soldier Killed In RPG Attack In Gaza
He is named as Sgt. First Class (res.) Noam Shemesh, 21, a squad commander in the Kfir Brigade’s Shimshon Battalion, from Jerusalem.
BDE: R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal, 74, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal OBM, from Los Angelas/Israel/Crown Heights. He passed away on Shabbos Bhaloscha, the 18th of Sivan, 5785.
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