The following story appeared on the Israeli website Radio Kol Chai, as told by Avi Jacob (and translated by Rivka Friedman). Yet another story whereby following Hashem’s will, a disaster was averted.
With the war raging in Israel, Jews around the world are contributing in every way they can. Following the Rebbe’s call, as far back as 1967, to increase especially in specific Mitzvos, Chabad.org launched a campaign where visitors can pledge a mitzvah, with a goal of reaching 25,000 Mitzvos.
The fifth of Av marks the passing of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, known as the Arizal, who was a foremost scholar of Jewish mysticism and the father of his own school of Kabbalah.
Aspen is known for skiing, stunning vistas and a crowd that includes celebrities of all kinds. Very soon, it will also be known for a brand-new, state-of-the-art building—offering Jewish amenities of all kinds—reflecting the contextual design of Colorado’s rustic landscape.
Dov and Mushka (nee Krinsky) Barber (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor at 506 Montgomery St. [between Brooklyn and New York Ave.]
Chabad’s Terror Victims Project is continuing its round-the-clock work in the Holy Land. This week they were joined by a wonderful, courageous group from Toronto led by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan of Chabad of Flamingo, Canada.
The N’shei Chabad of Los Angeles, California has launched a campaign titled ‘Operation Shabbat Dome,’ in an effort to encourage Jewish women and girls to light Shabbos for the safety of Israel.
Ever since his daughter celebrated her Bas Mitzvah at Camp Emunah B’nos Yaakov Yehudah more than 15 years ago, Rabbi Naftali Estulin, Rabbi of Chabad in West Hollywood and Chabad Russian Immigrant Program & Synagogue, has been visiting the camp to celebrate with the girls whose Bas Mitzvahs fall in the summer months.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Seligson, Mashpia in Oholei Torah, will lead a discussion on the topic – The Month of Menachem Av.
Eliau Piha (Milan, Italy) and Nechama (bas Yitzchok) Tenenbaum (Crown Heights)
Thousands of Jews in Irvine, California joined together with a unit of Israeli paratroopers and Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie in a live broadcast from the edge of a Gaza.
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe clapping his hands to singing after Mincha in the mid 1980s.
The designation of a day to honor a given event or segment of society, is common practice among the world’s various nationalities and cultures. Americans, for example, celebrate Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Independence Day, and a host of other special occasions, such as Mother’s day, Father’s day, Valentine’s day and even Secretary’s day.
Just two hours into a mutually agreed ‘humanitarian cease fire’ terrorists attacked IDF soldiers – using a tunnel which opened behind IDF lines – in the Rafah Area in the Gaza Strip. Two soldiers were reportedly killed in the attack and another, 2nd Lt. Hadar Goldin, 23, is reportedly missing and presumed abducted.
Dovid Slavin (Crown Heights) and Yael (Amy) Zebberman (Tarzana, CA)
Police are searching for two groups of men who held up victims at gunpoint in Crown Heights this month, stealing jewelry and money. Both incidents occurred in broad daylight.
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