Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe saying L’chaim with the elder Chassidim sitting behind him at a Farbrengen in the early 1970s.
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Letter & Spirit: Establishing a Kollel in Ireland
In this week’s edition of Letter and Spirit, we present a letter from the Rebbe to the chief rabbi of Ireland in 1981, in which he addresses the specific communal matter of establishing a kollel. The letter was written in English through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by the latter’s son-in-law, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Between visits with Jewish shopkeepers and others, rabbinic students Mendel Wolowik, left, and Mendel Tubul took time for prayer (and a photo) in the synagogue that serves the ancient Jewish community of Larissa.
In Economically Battered Greece, Rabbinic Students Offer Comfort to Jewish Community
As Greece faces closed banks, looming bankruptcy and possible expulsion from the Eurozone, Chabad has dispatched a pair of “Roving Rabbis” to bring hope, comfort and support to Jewish communities large and small.
Brooklyn DA: Investigation into Crash is Ongoing
A horrific crash claimed the life of Rabbi Yekutiel Rapp OBM earlier this week and stunned the community. The graphic description of the crash left many wondering why the driver was not charged with a crime.
Photos: Camp Fun Between the Raindrops
Over the past week at Gan Yisroel-Parksville, between the raindrops, campers have been enjoying all that has been prepared for them by their devoted staff.
Video: Mamesh Boys Choir Performs ‘Ach L’elokim’
After a year of honing their vocal skills, in a live performance that occurred Monday, Yud Beis Tammuz, the Mamesh Music Boys Choir of Crown Heights sang the Chabad Niggun ‘Ach L’elokim,’ as their beaming parents, relatives and friends looked on.
Alternate Side Rules Suspended Friday and Saturday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, for American Independence Day.
One Year Later, New Clues Emerge in Rabbi’s Murder
New clues have arisen that may help Miami-Dade officials close a case in the death of Rabbi Yosef Raksin of Crown Heights, but they still need the public’s help.
Music Video: I Can Be
A song dedicated to the children and staff of The Special Children Center of New Jersey by its founder’s husband, Jewish music star Yaakov Shwekey. The video was created by Mendy Pellin.
An Open Letter to Mrs. Faigie Rapp
The following open letter was written by noted author and Shleimus Haaretz activist Mrs. Aliza Karp to Mrs. Faigie Rapp, whose husband, Reb Yekutiel, was killed in a horrifying accident earlier this week.
Home of Reb Zalman Vilenkin in Yekatrinoslav.
Here’s My Story: Childhood Teacher
Mrs. Raizel Goldberg lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. She was interviewed in the My Encoutner studio in Brooklyn in November of 2013.
Rebbe’s Teachings Advise London Preschool Directors
With more than 3,000 young Jewish families living in the Stamford Hill neighborhood in London, it’s no surprise that quality preschool programs are in great demand. Since opening six years ago, the Lubavitch Children’s Centre has been leading the way with an educational program that is getting noticed by the community.
Shliach Tweets Selfie with Bill De Blasio in New Mexico
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is on vacation in the state of New Mexico. Rabbi Berel Levertov, Shliach to Santa Fe, tweeted in the early morning hours, “Let Chabad of Santa Fe be the first to welcome Mayor Bill de Blasio to New Mexico! Enjoy your stay!”
Info to Be Menachem Avel Rapp Family
The Rapp Family is sitting Shiva after the tragic passing of their father, Reb Yekusiel, OBM, at 7 Balfour Place Apt. #E2. Shachris: 9:00 and 10:00. Mincha – 7:30 and 8:00. Maariv – Tzeis. At the family’s request, please refrain […]
New Engagement!
Shlomo (ben R’ Moshe) Wolvovsky (Crown Heights) and Rochel Leah (bas R’ Yonah) Matusof (Milwaukee, WI)
Laws and Customs: 17 Tammuz and the 3 Weeks
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the three weeks for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Baby Boy!
Yaakov and Chaya (nee Kotlarsky) Wilansky (Roslyn, NY)
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