Photos: Davening and Pan Kloli at the Ohel
As the day progresses, thousands have made their way to Daven at the Rebbe’s graveside. At midday the Pan Kloli was read.
Grieving Nation Gathers for Slain Teens’ Funeral
Men, women and children from throughout Israel traveled today to the homes of Eyal Yifrach, 19, from Elad; Gilad Shaar, 16, from Talmon; and Naftali Frenkel, 16, from Nof Ayalon for their funerals. The groups joined together at the Modi’in cemetery, where the boys were laid to rest side-by-side.
NJ Legislature Declares 3 Tammuz ‘Day of Good Deeds’
On Monday, in a joint resolution, the NJ State Senate and Assembly unanimously declared July 1, 2014 as a “Day of Good Deeds” throughout the Garden State. This date was chosen to coincide with Hebrew date commemorating the 20th anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Scheerson, the most influential Jewish leader in modern history.
Reb Yoel Kahan during an interview with the author, Dovid Zaklikowski. Photo: Lubavitch Archives
Friday Night with the Rebbe’s Chozer
Gimmel Tammuz Special: Late Friday night, I walk the quiet streets of Crown Heights. Families are sitting around their Shabbos tables; the sounds of clatter and song drift from open windows on this cool night. I am making my way to the home of Harav Yoel Kahan, or Reb Yoel, as he is known. Each Friday night, he spends precious time with his students – who are like children to him – during the Shabbos meal.
by Dovid Zaklikowski
Photos: Children Rally in Honor of Gimmel Tammuz
Hundreds of children gathered for a rally in front of 770 this afternoon in honor of Gimmel Tammuz, where they sang songs with entertainer Chaim Fogelman and sat enthralled by storyteller Yitzy Erps.
The Rebbe at Rabbi Zalman Posner's wedding in 1950.
Op-Ed: What Mekushar!? When Mekushar!?
Rabbi Shimon Posner, Shliach to Nashville, TN, wrote the following op-ed on what it means for a Chossid to be Mekushar to his Rebbe, taking an example from his recently deceased father, Rabbi Zalman Posner, OBM.
Rebbe’s Last Letter Revealed in Florida
Chabad of Hallendale, FL, directed by Rabbi Raphael Tenenhaus, hosted a Gimmel Tammuz gathering Monday night, with over 200 people from all over southern Broward County in attendance. Also in attendance were reporters from local affiliates of ABC, CBS and Fox News, who were there to gauge the Jewish community’s reaction to the horrific news of the murder of the three missing Israeli teenagers.
New Site Helps You Find Your Moment with the Rebbe
Gimmel Tammuz is upon us again, and in honor of this special day, JEM is at long last sharing with the family of Chassidim the much-anticipated beta release of their photo archive site, www.thelivingarchive.org.
Info to Be Menachem Avel the Morozow Family
The Morozow family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their mother, Etta Devora, OBM, at 571 Montgomery St. [between Brooklyn and New York Aves.]. Shachris – 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 9:00. Mincha – 7:00, 7:30, 7:45, 8:00 and 8:15. Maariv – 9:10, 9:20 and 9:30. […]
Live: Gimmel Tammuz Children’s Rally
Now Live: Hundreds of children gather now in front of 770 for a special Gimmel Tammuz rally, featuring music by Chaim Fogelman and a story from Yitzy Erps.
Reb Dovid Tzvi Chein, OBM.
Story: “A Rebbe Geit Kein Muhl Nisht Ahvhek”
In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, marking 20 years since the Rebbe’s Histalkus, we present two stories of the Chabad Rebbeim of yore that may help today’s Chassidim find perspective on this somber day, as written by renowned author Rabbi Sholom Dovber Avtzon.
Video: ‘Rebbe’ Discussed on Steve Malzberg Show
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of bestseller “Rebbe: The Life and Teaching of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History,” appeared on the Steve Malzberg Show to discuss the life and legacy of the Rebbe, and how he transformed a small Jewish movement into a worldwide phenomenon.
Diamond dealer Binyomin Wulliger. Photo: Lubavitch Archives
The Rebbe on When to Give Advice
Gimmel Tammuz Special: Binyomin Wulliger, a diamond dealer, was active in Hassidic circles and spent many years as a liaison between the Chabad and Sanz communities. After a prolonged absence, the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, told him, “There’s something I’ve wanted to speak to you about for a long time.”
by Dovid Zaklikowski
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Shana Glick (Crown Heights)
Louis Mayzel with fellow Canadians before a Farbrengen with the Rebbe. Photo: Lubavitch Archives
The Philanthropist at the Rebbe’s Farbrengen
Gimmel Tammuz Special: Canadian land developer Louis Mayzel was upbeat and good-hearted, but above all, he was a man of action. Once when Louis was very broken, a fellow real estate developer suggested that he travel to the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, to ask his advice on coping with the situation.
by Dovid Zaklikowski
Photos by Chaim Perl
Photos: At The Ohel, on the Eve of Gimmel Tammuz
As evening sets we begin observing Gimmel Tammuz, hundreds are already at the Ohel and are joined by thousands more who make their way to visit our father, the Rebbe.
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