Corks & Forks Event Honors LA Teachers
The Los Angeles community came out in droves to show support for its teachers at the second annual Corks & Forks event, a community-wide unity and Hakhel event honoring its teachers.
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Picture of the Day: ‘Shalom, Y’all!’
The Houston Chronicle published this photo, welcoming new Chabad Shliach to the Tremont area, Rabbi Dovid Goldstein. The Chronicle notes that Texas native rabbi’s catchphrase greeting is “Shalom, y’all.”
Residents Voice Opposition to Chabad School at Ohel
Almost a hundred neighborhood residents, including civic association and elected officials, collectively spoke out against a proposed Chabad boys’ school near the Rebbe’s Ohel in Cambria Heights, Queens, during a land-use hearing at Queens’ Borough Hall earlier this month.
Rabbi Hersh and Fraidy Loschak, top right, direct Chabad activities (top left) at Rowan University (bottom).
Swastikas Carved at Rowan University – Again
One week after they were found carved into the stairs of a residence hall, the swastikas at New Jersey’s Rowan University reappeared.
Overflow, Angry Crowd at Hearing on NJ Chabad House
Over 1,200 local residents attended a packed hearing Thursday night in Toms River, NJ, to voice their opinions over a controversial Chabad Jewish Center that is being run by its rabbi out of his private home.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Shaindel Mushka Wolpo, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shaindel Mushka Wolpo, OBM, wife of Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Wolpo, OBM, and mother-in-law of the late Rov of Kfar Chabad, Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, OBM.
Audio: Rebbe Cries Bitterly on Asara B’Teves
In commemoration of the Taanis today, JEM released a moving presentation from Asara B’Teves of 5725 (1965). Just a few short months after the passing of his mother, Rebbetzin Chana, the Rebbe was Davening by the Amud.
Electric Service Illegally Restored to ‘749’ Dormitory
Recently, after admitting that they finally “lost complete control” over the 749 Eastern Parkway dormitory, the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva administration decided to pay off the electric bill and close the account with Con-Edison. A few weeks later, the electrical service was physically disconnected, and the power was off for nearly a week – until Sunday night.
New Engagement!
Avromi Gorokhov (Marine Park / Crown Heights) and Suzi Trembitsky (Starrett City, Brooklyn)
Video: When You Find Yourself in a Challenging Situation
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Vayechi. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What can we do when we find ourselves in a challenging situation?
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: David Breir, 50, OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Refael Dovid Tzvi Aharon (David) Breier OBM, a member of the North Miami Beach community, who passed away after battling an illness. He was 50 years old.
Menorah Matches One Built by Printing Shop
Inspired by a story published last year on Lubavitch.com, in which the owner of a New Jersey printing shop built a giant Menorah across the street from a holiday tree display so the Jews wouldn’t feel left out, Rabbi Mendy and Aidella Blesofsky, Shluchim to Springfield, NJ, decided to build a similar menorah for their annual event.
From Days Gone By: Kevudah Bas Melech
Rebbetzin Nechamah Dinah Schneersohn, wife of the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, poses for a photograph with their three young daughters – (l-r) Chaya Mushka, Shaina and Chana.
New Referral Listing to Guide Women in Need
In the life of a Jewish woman, situations will occasionally arise in which help is needed from professionals in the realm of Taharas Hamishpacha. For many, assistance with mental health issues for themselves or a loved one may be needed, and trying to figure out where to turn to for help can be bewildering and frightening.
Students from around the U.S. enjoy a Mishnah class from Rabbi Mendel Mochkin.
Yeshivah Brings New Energy to Arkansas Community
Little Rock, Ark., seems like an unlikely place for a yeshivah junior-high school. Yet, September saw an influx of adolescent boys from across the country converge on the southern city with a Jewish population of roughly 2,000 souls.
In Newest Music Video, Gad Elbaz Pleads ‘Our Father, Hear Our Call’
In his newest music video, titled ‘Avinu,’ Gad Elbaz eloquently and poignantly gives voice to the plea that is in all of our hearts, as we ask for divine protection and the peace that continues to elude us.
Community Leaders Meet with Brooklyn D.A.
A select group of Jewish community leaders and activists, including Rabbi Shea Hecht and Rabbi Yaakov Behrman of Crown Heights, met last week with Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson and Councilman Chaim Deutsch to discuss issues and concerns facing the community on a daily basis.
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