From Days Gone By: Released Time Meeting in 1940s
This vintage photograph depicts a meeting for volunteers of the newly-formed ‘Released Time’ program, a project of the NCFJE, in the mid 1940s. Can you identify anyone in the photo?
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Left: Mashi Lipskar co-hosts a weekly radio show on ChaiFM in South Africa that focuses on issues from a uniquely feminine point of view. Right: Rabbi Levi Avtzon regularly goes on the radio, along with a number of other Chabad presenters. His segment is called “Farbrengen.”
Torah and Values Broadcast Over South African Airwaves
Every Friday morning, Mashi Lipskar takes a break from her Shabbat preparations and spends an hour sharing her thoughts, experiences and inspirations with thousands of listeners via ChaiFM, South Africa’s Jewish “24/6” radio station.
Kfar Chabad, Israel. Inset: Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi.
Eldest Son to Replace Father as Rov of Kfar Chabad
Within 24 hours of the passing of Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, Rov and Mara D’Asra of Kfar Chabad, a panel of Rabbonim and community leaders convened and appointed a successor: his son, Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi.
Chabad Rabbi Calls for Gun Law Changes in Europe
Rabbi Menachem Margolin, director general of the Rabbinical Centre of Europe (RCE) and the European Jewish Association (EJA), has called on governments in Europe to amend gun licensing laws to allow Jews to carry firearms, in light of the recent outbreak of violence against Jews.
Photos and Videos: The Rebbe and the Rov
In light of the passing last night of the beloved and longtime Rov of Kfar Chabad, Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, OBM, we present two videos in which the he relates intimate encounters he had with the Rebbe in Yechidus, as well as a series of photos of his encounters with the Rebbe between the years of 1986 and 1991, which was compiled by JEM.
Kingston Ave. Shoplifter Apprehended, Arrested
This afternoon, a shoplifter who attempted to steal a pair of headphones from Sterling Electronics on Kingston Ave. was apprehended and arrested, thanks to the quick action of Shomrim volunteers.
Outpouring of Grief Following Passing of R’ Ashkenazi
Distinguished rabbis and dignitaries expressed great shock and sadness after learning of the passing of Kfar Chabad’s longtime Rov and Mara D’Asra, the Torah luminary Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, OBM.
Video: Shliach Interviews Crown Heights Assemblyman
Rabbi Nachman Simon, Shliach to Delmar, a suburb of Albany, interviewed New York State Assemblyman Walter Mosley, whose district includes parts of Crown Heights, for a TV talk show called ‘The Jewish View.’
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Chesky and Rochel (nee Gould) Wasserman (Crown Heights)
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, 71, OBM
With great shock and sadness we inform you of the sudden passing of Harav HaChossid Harav HoGaon Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Ashkenazi, OBM, the Moro D’Asro and Rov of Kfar Chabad. He was 71 years old.
R' Meir Ronnes OBM, photographed 10 days ago in front of 770.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Meir Roness, 74, OBM
With sadness and pain we inform you of the passing of Reb Meir Roness, OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights. He was 74 years old. Levaya times updated.
Video: Why So Many Challenges?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Va’eira. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: Why are there so many challenges?
Tickets, Arrests Up As NYPD Ends Slowdown
There are signs that disgruntled officers have started making more low-level arrests, New York Police Department officials said Monday. Ticketing for traffic and parking violations also increased after virtually coming to a halt.
Photos: ULY Students Tour Hatzalah Ambulance
In honor of Chof Teves, the Yahrtzeit of the Rambam – who, in addition to being a leading Torah scholar, was a renowned physician – the younger grades of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva-Crown Street were given a tour of a Hatzalah ambulance by their principal, Rabbi Y. Y. Simpson, who also volunteers as an EMT for the organization.
Lechaim: Kastel – Tennenhaus
Pictures from the L’chaim of Shui Kastel (Sydney, Australia) and Sheva Tennenhaus (Hallandale Beach, FL), which took place Monday night at Chovevei Torah in Crown Heights.
Video: Head Shliach Greets Chief Rabbi
Amid his visit to California, the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Dovid Lau, was warmly greeted by the Head Shliach to the state, Rabbi Boruch Sholomo Cunin, at his office in Los Angeles.
Little Hungarian Girl’s Promise During WWII Fulfilled
When Robert Rubinstein, a Toronto businessman, had to fulfill the dying wish of a Hungarian Christian woman, he reached out to the Chabad rabbi in Budapest. He was holding the proceeds of the sale of two properties intended for Hungary’s Jews.
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