Photos: Shluchim Menachem Avel the Israeli FM
A delegation of Shluchim and Lubavitcher Askonim visited the home of Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Leiberman, who is sitting Shiva following the passing of his mother.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Reb Tzvi Hirsh Slavin, 94, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh Slavin, OBM, a devoted Chossid and veteran member of the Crown Heights community. He was 94 years old.
Mayanot Comes Together to Write Its 3rd Sefer Torah
A unique and joyous celebration took place at the Mayanot Shul in Jerusalem when the community united for a recent Hachnasas Sefer Torah. Members took part in a historic moment by participating in the welcoming of a new Sefer Torah to the shul.
Photos: YU Students Visit the Ohel
A group of Yeshiva University students visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens Sunday evening, accompanied by a few of their acquaintances who are students of Oholei Torah in Crown Heights.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Reb Reuven Sirota, 83, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Reuven Sirota, an elder Chosid who ran an underground Matzah bakery in Tashkent and was the Rebbe’s Matzah baker. He was 83 years old.
Dramatic Improvment in Wounded Bochur’s Condition
Levi Rosenblat, the 22-year-old rabbinical student that was stabbed and critically injured early Tuesday morning in 770 Eastern Parkway, has awakened, is conscious and alert and has spoke with his parents late last night.
Special Program at Kinus for Shluchim Raising Children with Special Needs
Shluchim come together at the Kinus every year to celebrate and sympathize, to share in each other’s experiences as brothers in arms. Soldiers in the same Army. Rabbis from Argentina to Alaska can appreciate the common thread that ties them together, their dedication to a life of Shlichus, reaching out to every and any Jew.
New Engagement!
Shmuel Slonim (Binghamton, NY) and Nechama Lazaroff (Houston, TX)
L’chaim tonight, Tuesday, at Chovevei Torah
885 Eastern Pkwy. [between Albany and Troy Aves.] at 8:30pm
Photos: Moscow Shluchim Gather
The leaders of 24 Chabad centers in Moscow, Russia’s capital, gathered this past Motzei Shabbos for an evening of insight and inspiration.
Politicians Hold Press Conference in Wake of 770 Stabbing
New York City activists and politicians held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in the wake of the stabbing of 22-year-old Levi Rosenblat, a rabbinical student studying in the main sanctuary of 770 Eastern Parkway – the Lubavitch World Headquarters. They called for unity and calm, and commended the responding police officers for their restraint.
Picture of the Day: Principals Talk Safety
Following last night’s stabbing incident in 770, the principals of Oholei Torah elementary school met with Rabbi Moshe Borowski, director of crisis intervention for Chai4ever, who offered his services and discussed practical tips for physical and mental safety of the school’s students and faculty.
The 'National Menorah' in view of the White House.
Vice President Biden to Light National Menorah
U.S Vice President Joseph Biden will participate at the lighting of the National Menorah with Chabad-Lubavitch on the first night of Chanukah, December 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Identity of 770 Attacker Revealed
The NYPD has revealed the identity of the man who was fatally shot last night by an officer inside 770 after he stabbed 22-year-old Yeshiva student Levi Rosenblat in the head with a large knife.
Stabbing Victim’s Condition Takes a Turn for the Worse
Levi Rosenblatt, the 22-year-old rabbinical student who was stabbed earlier this morning in the 770 Eastern Parkway synagogue, has been placed in an induced coma after doctors discovered internal bleeding that is putting pressure on his brain.
Update: Surgery performed successfully. Victim’s condition is improving and vitals are strong.
Info to Be Menachem Avel Waldman Family
The Waldman family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their father, Reb Yosef, OBM, at 693 Montgomery St. [between Kingston and Albany Avenues]. Shachris: 8:45. Mincha: 4:00. Maariv: 6:00. At the family’s request, please refrain from visiting between the […]
Jews Around the Globe to Unite for Menorah Lighting
Building on the concept that if one little flame can bring light to darkness then many small burning wicks – from numerous continents – can enlighten the world, on December 16th at 9pm EST, and its equivalent time around the world, a 30-minute program will commence that will usher in Chanukah with an event that promises to be uniquely enjoyable, musical, international and inspirational.
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