Siberian Jews Energized by Israeli Diplomat’s Visit
Jews in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, along with their spiritual leader Rabbi Binyomin Wagner, were excited to meet Mr. Zvi Hefetz, the Israeli Ambassador to Russia.
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Op-Ed: Opportunities in Political In-Correctness
“When Dr. Ben Carson spoke at the Republican National Convention, I thought he was about to call for a Moment of Silence in our schools,” writes Aliza Bas Menachem in this powerful op-ed reflecting on the current tensions and racial strife affecting the country. Unfortunately, he didn’t.
Crown Heights Eruv Feud Gets Its Dr. Seuss Moment
A tense religious dispute between Orthodox Jews in Crown Heights over a new eruv is now getting it’s first literary treatment — as a Dr. Seuss-style poem.
Hillary Clinton Picks Sen. Tim Kaine as Running Mate
Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has named Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate Friday, adding a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket.
New Engagement!
Yehuda Fenton (Lexington, MA) and Chana Silver (Crown Heights)
Boquete will be the site of a new Chabad House and the eventual establishment of a Jewish cemetery.
First Project for New Shluchim to Panama: A Cemetery
Most Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries launch their arrival in a new city or country with programs such as one-on-one study, holiday programs, summer camp and Hebrew school. Rabbi Yakov and Hana Poliwoda have something else in mind for their first project in Boquete, Panama: a Jewish cemetery.
Shabbos at the Besht: Can Jews Be Domesticated?
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Ari Kirschenbaum will lead a discussion on the topic – Can Jews be domesticated?
Rabbi Herschel Schacter leading a prayer service for survivors in the liberated Buchenwald camp in Germany in 1945.
Weekly Story: My Time Is Now
The Rebbe asked him, “Reb Herschel, would you have wanted to live in the times of Reb Yochanon ben Zakai?” Surprised at this hypothetical question, Reb Herschel replied, “Of course it would have been interesting to live in that time.” The Rebbe then asked, “And how about to live in the time of the Rambam?”
Laws and Customs: 17 Tammuz and the 3 Weeks
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the three weeks for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Third Lawsuit Against East Boca Chabad Dismissed
A Federal judge has dismissed the third of three lawsuits filed by neighbors against Chabad of East Boca Raton, FL, which has received permission from the city to begin work on a magnificent new synagogue and community center, under leadership of Rabbi Ruvi New.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe in conversation during Kos Shel Brachah, circa early 1970s.
Young Teen Pulls Gun after Interrupted Robbery
A shopkeeper and his worker interrupted a brazen robbery attempt in front of their store and the would be thief, who appeared to be no older than 14 years- old, pulled a gun on them before fleeing.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Kayla Silkes, 70, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Kayla Silkes, OBM, longtime Crown Heights resident and beloved teacher at the Mosdos Day Care Center for many years. She was 70 years old.
Shiva info in the extended article.
Weekly Letter: Why Suffering?
As we approach the fast of 17 Tammuz and the three weeks, we present a letter from the Rebbe in which he delves into the age-old question of why there is so much suffering in this world. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Shimon Klein holds his son Menachem Mendel last Motzoei Shabbos after his son’s bris, flanked by the mohel, Dr. Hershel Greenberg (left), and a friend, Naftoli Davidowitz. (Illustration Image)
A L’Chaim, a Yahrtzeit and a Set of New Parents
A story which began some thirty years ago with a bottle of wine from the Rebbe, followed by a goodbye party last year in Belgium, came full circle last week on Gimmel Tammuz in basement Shul in Boro Park.
by Yochonon Donn - Hamodia
Photos: CGI-Montreal Campers Enjoy ‘Bivouac’
The dining room roared with excitement during an early lunch, as Gan Yisroel-Montreal campers were given the great news, ‘Bivouac’!
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