Following intense scrutiny and public backlash, as well as an urgent gathering with thousands in attendance, the foremost Lubavitch authority – the Vaad Rabonei Lubavitch – has come out with a letter prohibiting the attendance of the Call of the Shofar.
Over 1,000 Shluchos packed into the main ballroom at Oholei Torah to pose for their annual group photo. This years photo was taken in a unique way, our photographer captured a preview of what the final picture will look like along with a behind the scenes peek into the taking of the photo.
A grand buffet dinner was held at the Eden Palace in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for the hundreds of Shluchos who arrived in New York for the annual Kinus.
Alternate Side Parking Regulations remain suspended citywide on Saturday, January 25, to facilitate snow removal. ASP regulations are expected to go back into effect Monday, January 27, so motorists are encouraged to relocate their vehicles in preparation.
On Thursday, the second day of the International Kinus Hashluchos, a series of seminars and workshops were held at the Eden Palace in Williamsburg.
Doodz and Mushky (nee Pinson) New (Crown Heights)
The feeling of appreciation and support for Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest Connecticut was palpable as an overwhelming crowd gathered to pay tribute to Chabad, Rabbi Joseph and Mina Eisenbach and the honorees at their celebration 18 Dinner.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Efraim Mintz, Executive Director of the JLI, will lead a discussion on the topic of Chof Beis Shvat.
Chabad of the North Shore’s Gan Izzy Summer Camp has been a hit, with over 130 children enjoying all the exciting games, activities and excursions that camp provided.
Moshe and Faigy (nee Weingarten) Lipsker
760 Montgomery St. [corner Albany Ave.] Side Entrance
Yishai and Dekelyah Winer
665 Maple St. [between Albany and Troy Aves.]
Moshe and Dina (nee Wolfson) Kops
565 Montgomery St. [between Brooklyn and New York Aves.]
Lazer and Micah (nee Lerman) Perlstein
1298 President St. [between Brooklyn and New York Aves.]
Yishai and Dekelyah Winer (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor will be at 665 Maple St. [between Albany and Troy Aves.]
Moshe and Faigy (nee Weingarten) Lipsker (Crown Heights)
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a photo of the Rebbe davening Mincha at the Amud in his home after the passing of the Rebbetzin, 1988.
On Thursday, hundreds of Shluchos made their way to the Ohel, where they took time to Daven at the burial places of the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin – whose 26th yahrtzeit was commemorated on that day, Chof Beis Shvat.
Pictures from the L’chaim of Moshe Cohen (Montreal, Canada) and Mushky Gerlitzky (Crown Heights), which took place Thursday evening in Crown Heights.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sarah Halon, OBM, a beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt to many. She passed away Thursday evening, at the age of 79.
The highlight of last week’s Torah portion was the world-changing revelation at Sinai and the transmission of the Ten Commandments with much drama and fanfare. It was the most lofty and spiritual experience in the history of mankind. Our portion – Mishpatim – which opens with the statement: “And these are the ordinances,” talks about far more subdued day-to-day social laws.
