On חמשה עשר באב the Rebbe always quoted the Gemara about increasing one’s learning on this day, and all the berochos that this brings. The members of Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad have launched seven new Halacha projects following this Horaah.
The siyum today is at 7pm, concluded by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, on masechtas Brachos.
In Episode 47 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Dovid Chanie Greene and their children Rabbi Shloime Chana of Chabad of Southern Minnesota, whose Jewish outreach includes supporting the thousands of Jews who travel to Rochester for treatment at Mayo Clinic.
Rabbi Meni Even-Israel reflects on his illustrious father’s life, inspiration and interactions with the Rebbe. This conversation is from an event in London, titled “Legacy of Light”, commemorating the Rebbe’s 30th yahtzeit.
That’s right — I lost a deal worth $70,000. Not because I uncovered some scandalous activity, nor because it was replaced by a sudden windfall. No, I simply lost it. After three weeks of hard work, the deal came down to the wire, and forces beyond my control caused it to fall through.
As Shiva ends following the passing of Rabbi Laib Chaim Turk OBM, a Matzeiva was erected at his kever.
Written on the 15th of Menachem Av, the Yohrtzeit of Rabbi Yaakov Yehuda (“JJ”) Hecht, of blessed memory, who noticed and looked out for those who were otherwise neglected and overlooked.
The Rebbe’s advice to individuals on how to deal with opposition and ideological opponents and how the Rebbe answered criticism of the Tefillin campaign.
Two Crown Heights bus routes, the B44 SBS on Nostrand Ave and the B46 SBS on Utica Ave are included in the announcement.
“Why I support Bonei Olam Chabad and why you should too.” Four Crown Heights community members share their perspectives.
As we get up from Shiva and prepare the Hakomas matzeiva for our dear father, it’s time to contemplate on some of his traits, share them, and try to emulate them.
Shluchim Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, Rabbi Itzik Neumark, and Rabbi Mordechai Hellinger both of Chabad of Chevron, meet in front of the Mearat Hamechpela in Chevron discussing what can be done to bring Chizuk and support to the Soldiers in the Israeli Army.
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gives a tribute to Rabbi JJ Hecht OBM, whose Yartzeit is on the 15th of Av.
The second session at Camp L’man Achai started with a bang as many new campers from around the country joined, diving right into the fun.
Shimon Chyrek (Crown Heights) to Miriam Friedman (Ottawa, Canada) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at 845 Eastern Parkway
Last year Ten Yad’s Grand Split reached $689,976. Tickets are now available for purchase, and anyone who buys them before Tuesday gets a special deal!
Hear a leading British Rabbi and media figure Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet present a fresh perspective on the ugly resurgence of antisemitism.
