Torah Dedicated in Memory of Beloved Mashpia
Undaunted by the massive snowstorm, the Lipskier family completed a brand new Sefer Torah in memory of their dear father and beloved Mashpia Reb Fitzy Lipskier OBM.
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Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Chaim New, 53, OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of Reb Chaim New, OBM, a prominent member of the Lubavitch community of Melbourne, Australia, who passed away suddenly this morning while visiting New York. He was 53 years old. The Levaya will take place Monday, 11:00am at 770.
NPR Erases Israel From the Map
In a column on world travel, NPR featured data on concerns topping the lists of world travelers. Not surprisingly the Middle East and N. Africa topped the list of places perceived to be the biggest danger. This was equally scary for the State of Israel, which in a graphic illustrating the article, was ‘wiped off the map’ and replaced with ‘Palestine’.
Oregon College Town Gets Infusion of Jewish Life
In a city where tie-dye and Birkenstocks are the garb of choice, environmentalism is a like a religion, Rabbi Berel and Rivkah (Rivky) Gurevitch — and their year-old twin daughters — have planted themselves to run a campus Chabad House at the University of Oregon, Eugene.
Stunning New Chabad Kindergarten Opens in Orel
As the winter break comes to an end, the Jewish community of Orel in western Russia, led by Rabbi Aleksandr Grishin, announced the opening of a new kindergarten to serve the Jewish families of the city and surrounding region.
Russian Junior N’shei Hold Annual Event
Russian speaking women and youth from Crown Heights and the surrounding areas joined together last week for Russian Junior N’shei Chabad’s 16th annual gala banquet and Hakhel event.
Baby Girl!
Yaisef and Mushkie (nee Posner) Junik (Crown Heights)
World’s Oldest Man Now Frum Holocaust Survivor
Following the death of 112-year-old Yasutaro Koide in Japan, the oldest man in the world is now most likely an Israeli Holocaust survivor, Yisrael Kristal, also aged 112.
Picture of the Day: Top IDF General Puts on Tefilin
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi came across a Chabad Mitzvah Tank in Rosh Pinah, and was invited inside by the Bochurim to put on Tefilin and say a prayer for the safety and security of the Holy Land, which he readily agreed to.
Hatzalah, Shomrim Resuscitate Man who Collapsed While Shoveling Snow
A man in his 50’s out shoveling snow after this weekend’s blizzard, suddenly collapsed. Hatzalah was called and with the help of a Shomrim volunteer together they managed to resuscitate him.
Photos: Crown Heights Blanketed in Snow
Some two feet of snow covered Crown Heights over Shabbos and once it ended many began digging out while others seized the opportunity to enjoy the snow.
Montreal Students Mark Yud Shvat with Kindness
On Yud Shvat, students of all departments of Bais Rivkah-Montreal were involved in special programs. Three busloads of elementary students (in addition to a number of students who walked), visited senior citizens’ homes throughout the city, to bring simcha, words of encouragement and the message of Hakhel.
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Winter Storm Jonas Brings NYC to a Standstill
The predictions were all true – and then some, over 20 inches of snow has been dumped by winter storm Jonas and is not expected to stop until late Saturday night. Three people have died in Staten Island and Queens and there were more then 300 reported car crashes. A full travel ban has been in effect since 2:30pm today.
Weekly Living Torah Video: The Solution – Torah
The evil inclination comes up with all sorts of distractions to try to take a person away from the service of Hashem.
