Videos: The First Siyum Harambam
In honor of the 34th completion of the Rambam, which was celebrated last night, JEM has released a collection of videos on the first such events in the mid ’80s.
Paris Chabad Rabbi Undaunted by Terror Raids
After a raid in the poor and heavily-Muslim Paris suburb in which two suspected terrorists died and seven were arrested, Rabbi Mendel Belinow says “our public Menorah will shine even brighter this year.”
Palestinian Terrorist Shoots, Kills 3 in West Bank
Three people were killed late Thursday afternoon when a Palestinian terrorist shot at cars stuck in a traffic jam near the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank. One of the victims was an 18-year-old Yeshiva student from Sharon, MA, in the United States named Ezra Schwartz.
Hundreds Celebrate 34th Completion of the Rambam
Hundreds of Temimim and Anash gathered Wednesday evening for the 34th annual International Siyum HaRambam at the Oholei Torah Ballroom in Crown Heights.
Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: The One With the Self Centered Rapper
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this week’s Parasha, Vayeitzei. This week Rabbi Benny answers the questions: During his travel to Haran, why does Jacob only place stones around his head when he sleeps? What about the rest of his body?
Baby Girl!
Levi Yitzchok and Gittel Lehrer (Ashkelon, Israel)
2 Killed in Stabbing Attack inside Tel Aviv Shul
Two people have been killed and one other person was injured in a stabbing attack at a synagogue in south Tel Aviv during Mincha prayers.
Israel National News
Here’s My Story: ‘They Are Observant’
Tzvi Hersh Tsatskis is a cantor and pianist who has performed across the globe. He was interviewed in the My Encounter Studio in Brooklyn in March of 2013.
New Engagement!
Levi (ben Yisroel) Brown (Manchester, England) to Chaya (bas Dovid) Bisk (Toronto, Canada)
Photos: Montreal Celebrates Completion of Rambam
The Lubavitch community of Montreal united for a Siyum HaRambam and Hakhel gathering yesterday in the hall of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim.
Baby Boy!
Shmully and Chanie (nee Raskin) Karasik (London, England)
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Kfar Chabad, Israel
After 67 Years, Kfar Chabad to Receive Street Names
Since its founding at the behest of the Frierdiker Rebbe in 1949, Kfar Chabad has never had official street names. Residents and visitors would use familiar landmarks to find their way around the village.
New Engagement!
Moshe Adler (Palm Harbor, Fl) and Gitty Alperowitz (Bournemouth, England)
New Engagement!
Naftoli (ben Sholom) Minkowitz (Crown Heights) and Chaya Engel (Denver, CO)
A Siyum That Would Make the Rambam Proud
Today, Wednesday, Oholei Torah elementary school held a massive Siyum HaRambam and Hakhel gathering for all students from grades 2 through 8.
Lubavitcher Stabbed By ISIS Supporters in France
A Lubavitcher school teacher in Marseilles, France, was stabbed by three people claiming to be supporters of the Islamic State terror organization. He is expected to survive.
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