Shabbos at the Besht: The Origins of Mechiras Chometz
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Naftali Silberberg will lead a discussion on the topic – the origins of Mechiras Chometz.
Wedding: Perlstein – Kotlarsy
Pictures from the wedding of Shmuly Perlstein and Goldie Kotlarsy, which took place Tuesday night at the Oholei Torah ballroom in Crown Heights.
Letter and Spirit: A Healthy Body and Soul
If smoking is so dangerous, why has no Halachic Issur been issued against it? Does keeping Kosher make us physically healthier? These questions are addressed by the Rebbe in two letters found in the archives of Rabbi Nissan Mindel, a personal secretary of the Rebbe, and were made available for publication by his son-in-law Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Rabbi O’s Yeshiva Shares Purim Joy with Community
Purim excitement was already in the air Friday night at YNS (AKA Rabbi ‘O’s Yeshiva) in New Jersey. During Kabbolas Shabbos and Ma’ariv, the bochurim sang and danced the Tefilos to all different niggunim.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Rachamim Gochafi, OBM, of Eretz Yisroel. He was 67 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Rachamim Gochafi, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Rachamim Gochafi, OBM, of Eretz Yisroel. He was 67 years old.
Baby Boy!
Shauli and Chanie (nee Nissim) Zohar (Crown Heights)
Moscow Youth Experience ‘A Trip to the Rebbe’
A group of about 40 Jewish young men from Moscow arrived in New York Wednesday for a weekend of learning, inspiration and personal growth.
Friendship Circle Hosts ‘Purim in the Lab’
Children with special needs and their families really did have a joyous Purim this year in Crown Heights.
Purim Around the World: Ulyanovsk, Russia
This year, Purim in Ulyanovsk, Russia was especially joyous. For the fourth year in a row, the Jewish community was allowed to use the city’s Tatar Islamic Cultural Center free of charge to host the Purim party, alleviating from them the financial cost of renting a hall.
New Educational Center Inaugurated in Paris
On Monday, March 10, emotions were at their peak as the ribbon for the new Beth Hillel Educational Center in Paris, France was cut.
New Engagement!
Yishai Dinnerman (S. Diego, CA) and Bluma Hyman (Pittsburgh, PA)
L’chaim will be tonight, Thursday, at Beis Levi Yitzchok
556 Crown St. [entrance on Albany Ave.]
Purim Around the World: Orange County, NY
Chabad of Orange County, led by Shluchim Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, held a grand community “Purim Under the Sea” event at the Goshen Harness Museum in Goshen, New York.
New Engagement!
Yisroel New (Crown Heights) and Vita Zeiler (Jerusalem, Israel)
L’chaim will be tonight, Thursday, at 1373 President St.
[between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.] from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Purim Around the World: Smolensk, Russia
The Russian city of Smolensk, mere miles from which lies the small town of Lubavitch, was the sight of Purim festivities unlike any the local Jews had seen for many years.
Purim Around the World: Vinnitza, Ukraine
Despite the recent tragic loss of a young member of their community, the Jews of Vinnitza, Ukraine were able to put away their sorrows and celebrate Purim with joy and optimism.
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