Shabbos at the Besht: Medicine on Shabbos
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Avraham Lerner will lead a discussion on the topic – Medicine on Shabbos.
Info to Be Menachem Avel Mrs. Chaya Magalnic
Mrs. Chaya Magalnic is sitting Shiva after the passing of her brother of blessed memory at 728 Montgomery St. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.] until Wednesday morning. Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion V’yerushalaim.
Planning Kicks Off for Kinus Hashluchim 5777
With five months to go, the Vaad HaKinus met to discuss details of the upcoming Kinus Hashluchim 5777.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis
Weekly Story: How Justice Brandeis Helped Save the Rebbe Rayatz
Oscar boarded the train in Boston and was joined by his brother in Springfield and they went to Washington. After dropping off their belongings in a hotel, they went to the Supreme Court building. Entering the building Oscar was immediately recognized by the receptionist who said, “Oscar it is so nice to see you, what brings you here this time?” Oscar replied, “I must see Justice Brandeis immediately.”
Chabad House in Nice, France
Chabad in Nice Won’t Cancel Shabbos Services
“We will not let this affect us, we will not let fear affect or damage the life of our community, just as France will not let fear of terrorism change it,” Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Pinson, Chabad Emissary to Nice, told the JTA on Friday. He reiterated that Shabbos services will proceed as planned.
South Florida Camps Unite for Hakel Gathering
Summer camps from across South Florida joined together for an annual camp unity day event, which was held in the Dezer Car Museum. Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick of Chabad Youth Network of Florida organized two incredible programs, one for the girls and one for the boys’ camps.
Left: scene of the attack. Right: Counselors with their campers at Gan Israel Nice.
Camp Counselors Were Feet Away from Terror Truck
Four camp counselors of Chabad of Nice were at the scene at the time of the horrific terror attack Thursday night, and were unharmed in what the local Shliach describes as a “miracle.”
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique pair of photos of the Rebbe visiting Camp Gan Yisroel in the Catskills in the 1950s.
Weekly Letter: Na’asse Before Nishma
This week we present a letter from the Rebbe in which he explains the very fundamental principle of the na’asse before the nishma, a concept which is emphasized when learning Parshas Chukas – accepting all Mitzvos as Chukim, with Kabbolas Ol first and only afterwards studying their significance and reasoning. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Over 70 Dead in France Terror Attack
A truck plowed through crowds of Bastille Day revelers Thursday night in the southern French town of Nice, killing at least 75 people and wounding 50 others.
Israeli Ambassador to Russia Visits Hometown
The Israeli Ambassador to Russia, Mr. Zvi Heifetz, returned to his childhood city of Tomsk, where he was welcomed by the local Jewish community, led by Chief Rabbi and Chabad Shliach Rabbi Levi Kaminetzky, with a lavish reception dinner.
A coalition of families, teachers, and leaders uniting Jewish communities and organizations across Brooklyn announced today the founding of Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools, or PEARLS, a non-profit organization created to educate New Yorkers about the extraordinary importance of the yeshiva school system, and to protect the right of parents to choose a religious education for their children.
New Org. Fights for Religious Liberty in Education
A coalition of families, teachers, and leaders uniting Jewish communities and organizations across Brooklyn announced today the founding of Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools, or PEARLS, a non-profit organization created to educate New Yorkers about the extraordinary importance of the yeshiva school system, and to protect the right of parents to choose a religious education for their children.
Picture of the Day: In Green Pastures
Reb Yisroel Freidman, Rosh Yeshiva of Beis Medrash Oholei Torah, is greeted by staff and campers as he arrives at Yeshiva Kayitz-Kingston for the summer season.
Stunning Mikvah Dedicated in Moscow
At an impressive, well-attended ceremony, the Chabad House of Zhukovka, a posh suburb of Moscow, opened its doors to a new, modern, top-notch mikvah, which combines the best in terms of Halacha as well as beauty.
Left: Donald Trump. Right: Mike Pence.
Report: Trump to Name Indiana Gov. As Running Mate
Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump will name Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate on Friday, Roll Call news site reported, a choice that would help the New York businessman appeal to conservatives and could boost his chances in a competitive state.
Gun-toting thieves robbed a laundromat, restaurant and smoke shop in Crown Heights this week in a series of commercial robberies that police believe are linked.
Armed Robbers Hit 3 Crown Heights Stores in 3 Days
Gun-toting thieves robbed a laundromat, restaurant and smoke shop in Crown Heights this week in a series of commercial robberies that police believe are linked.
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