The Erlauer Rebbe, Rabbi Yochanan Sofer, 93, OBM
Yesterday, the Jewish world mourned upon learning of the passing of the Rebbe of Erlau, Rabbi Yochanan Sofer, OBM, who had a special connection with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
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Dovid and Rochel (nee Wiener) Lieblich (Crown Heights)
Video: Doing a Mitzvah When Not in the Mood
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Ki Tisa. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Should a person do a Mitzvah if he/she is not in the mood?
Belorussian Jews Rejoice over New Torah
Hundreds of community members and guests participated lately in the festive inauguration of a renewed Torah scroll, donated to the historical grand Synagogue of Bobruisk, Belarus, that had just celebrated 200 years to its establishment.
Audio: YU Professor on ‘the Essence of Chassidus’
Yeshiva University Professor Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg on Friday delivered a class on ‘the Essence of Chassidus,’ in which he expounded on a Maamer delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Yud Tes Kislev, 5726 (1965).
100 Years Later, Odessa Synagogue Returned to Jewish Community
In a decision that has been repeated in many cities in the Former Soviet Union, authorities are restoring to Jewish communities synagogue buildings that were confiscated back in the prewar years.
Picture of the Day: Tosher Rebbe in Ft. Lauderdale
The newly-appointed Rebbe of Tosh, Rabbi Elimelch Segal-Loewy, who succeeded his father OBM after his passing this past summer, led a Melave Malka on Motzei Shabbos at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Also in attendance was area Shliach Rabbi Moshe Meir Lipszyc.
Stabbing Victim Released from Hospital; No Leads on Identity of Attacker
The NYPD’s 71st Precinct held its monthly community meeting Thursday evening, which was attended by dozens of members of the Crown Heights Jewish Community eager to hear of any developments regarding the stabbing of a newlywed young Jewish man on Empire Boulevard the previous week.
Friendship Circle Parents Enjoy Evening of Comedy
As far as super-parents go, the Friendship Circle parent body tops the list. As part of their ongoing mission to offer respite to their parents, the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn hosted their third annual “Parents Night Out” this past Tuesday.
Rabbi Yosef Eisenbach, director of Chabad of Litchfield County, Connecticut, in front of the property.
Judge Boosts Chabad Lawsuit Against Litchfield
A federal judge has given a boost to a Chabad Center that has fought a years-long zoning battle in Litchfield over a proposed synagogue and community center. Now the religious land use case, which has already made one stop at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, appears destined for trial.
Flashback to 1990: French Tourist Uploads Footage
A French tourist named Frederic Gracia visited New York during October of 1990. During his visit, which coincided with the holiday of Sukkos, he spent time in Crown Heights, where he captured the sights and sounds in and around Lubavitch World Headquarters-770 and Kingston Ave. with his personal camcorder.
Photos by Esther Levertov / Nachas Photography
Thousands Turn Out in Support of KSCVK
Thousands turned out over the weekend in support of Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah at their annual auction event in Crown Heights. Winners list in the Extended Article!
Today: Last Day to Register for Girls’ Convention
The annual Inter-school Lubavitch Girls’ Convention, the highlight of every high school student’s year, is right around the corner. The convention this year will be held over the Shabbos of 25 Adar. It will run from Thursday 23 Adar I, March 3rd, through Sunday 26 Adar I, March 6th.
Students Learn Challah Braiding at Wesleyan Chabad
Chabad at Wesleyan University, an organization dedicated to allowing students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their Jewish heritage, hosted a Challah braiding event on Feb. 6 in Usdan University Center.
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Yossi and Mushka (nee Lieberman) Shusterman (Los Angeles, CA)
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Doodz and Mushky (nee Pinson) New (Crown Heights)
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