Rebbe’s Room To Open For Tefillos On Yud Gimmel Iyar
The Rebbe’s Room in 770 Eastern Parkway will be open during select times over Yud Gimmel Iyar for those who wish to come and Daven.
Yud Gimmel Iyar: Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib
As we approach Yud Gimmel Iyar, the Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to share a website filled with many resources including ready-to-print articles in English and Hebrew, a short presentation for children, Maamorim, Sichos, Mishnayos, and videos.
My Last Conversation With Rabbi Akiva Wagner A”H
This shabbas, 17 Iyar 5784, marks the (first) Yahrtzeit of my beloved Rosh Yeshiva and Mashpia: Rabbi Michoel Akiva Gershon A”H Wagner – Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto. I would like to share with all of you the last personal conversation that I had with Rabbi Akiva.
JEM: When The Rebbe Saw A High-School Girl With A Cat
Shavi Slodowitz grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she attended Bais Rivkah High School. Being a somewhat difficult student, she lacked the motivation she needed to grow. In the most unusual way, the Rebbe channeled her passions into personal growth and academic success.
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For The First Time In 15 Years, NYC Will Accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Applications
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, reopening a waitlist that has been closed to general applications for nearly 15 years.
Paris Shluchim Rally In Support of Fellow Shliach Targeted In Arson Attack
A large delegation of about seventy Shluchim from Paris and the surrounding area arrived yesterday to support the Jewish community in Rouen after they suffered an arson attack by a terrorist. The attack caused significant damage to a Shul run by Rabbi Shmuel Lubecki.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and His Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed after his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday.
Excitement is “Building” for the Great Lag B’Omer Parade
Artistic and skilled Bochurim and girls are building magnificent floats for the upcoming parade that are sure to steal the spotlight.
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israeli and Hamas Leaders, Including Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas.
Second Arrest Made in Crown Heights Crime Spree
A tip to the Crown Heights Shomrim Hotline led to a second arrest today in a crime spree that took place in Crown Heights last Sunday.
Sifrei Torah, Burned In Shul Fire, Buried In Rockland County
Tens of community members and mispallelim gathered Sunday at the Har Shalom Cometary in Rockland County for the Kevurah of three Sifrei Torah, destroyed when a Shul in Pomona Heights went up in flames last month.
New Engagement!
Mendel Goldman (Philadelphia, PA) to Chayale Tennenhaus (Hollywood, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at the JCM Upper Level
Netzigim Meet To Clarify Election Details
At a meeting of the Netzigim of Crown Heights held Wednesday night, the representatives of Crown Heights Shuls met to plan the “Meet the Candidates” forum that will take place Monday night, May 20, 8pm at Lubavitcher Yeshivah (New Side Hall), and to discuss the details of the upcoming election for Directors of CHJCC and Vaad Hakohol to be held on Sunday June 2.
Have a Son in Mesivta? Find him at the Moshiach Chidon Seder Limud
On Tuesday night, Bochurim from 40 Yeshivos around the world united in a Moshiach Chidon learning initiative, demonstrating their commitment to promoting learning about Moshiach and bringing Achdus among Yeshiva Bochurim worldwide.
HatzalahThon 5: The Heartbeat of Our People
As HatzalahThon 5 takes flight, each city becomes part of something so much bigger. Strangers transform into brothers, and unknown faces become close friends. Together, we develop a pulsing heart that is unbreakable, with the knowledge that we are stronger when we stand as one.
JEM: When the Rebbe Told Me To Reschedule a HUGE Event
Dr. Yitzchak Block is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario. Upon the Rebbe’s instructions, he disregarded his desire to avoid academic conferences. One time, however, the Rebbe seemed to go too far.
Are Chili Lime Chips Really Worth The Drive?
You may have noticed flyers around town raising questions about Trader Joe’s. They said things like, “Is the long drive really necessary?” and “are chili lime chips really worth the drive?” The truth is, it was never really about Trader Joe’s.
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