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.
Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky traveled an hour each way on Jan. 10 to perform a graveside funeral for a man he had never met. Eight of the other nine men present that Friday morning were in a similar position.
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘Learning Torah Like a Yid’.
As a rabbi with the Chabad of Roslyn, Yaakov Wilansky spends most of his time with the congregants he mentors in the local orthodox community.
The Kudan and Robinson families are sitting Shiva after the passing of their mother, wife and sister, Chasia, OBM, at 462 Malbone St. Apt. #3 in Crown Heights.
Shachris – 8:30 and 9:30
Mincha – 1:30 and 2:00
Maariv – Tzeis
On Sunday evening the families will travel to Florida to finish the Shiva there.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion V’yerushalaim
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended citywide tomorrow, Friday, January 24, to facilitate snow removal. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
The life of Chasiah Kudan was anything but simple. The Chabad shluchah, or emissary, suffered from cystic fibrosis and received a double lung transplant in 2001. Yet the mother of six, who along with her husband, Rabbi Dovid Kudan, ran the Chabad Ocean Synagogue in Hollywood, Fla., never let things get her down.
Moshe (ben Abraham) Cohen (Montreal, Canada) and Mushky Gerlitzky (Crown Heights)
Levi Yosef (ben R’ Menachem) Blau (Crown Heights) and Mushky (bas R’ Yosef) Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada)
L’chaim will be tonight, Thursday, at Oholei Torah
667 Eastern Parkway [between Brooklyn and New York Aves.]
The city’s Commission on Human Rights has settled a 17-month-old lawsuit against seven Hasidic-owned stores in Williamsburg that posted signs asking customers to dress modestly.
The identities of the two children tragically killed yesterday by exposure to pesticides have been revealed: Avigayil Gross, 2, and Yael Gross, 4. The two were laid to rest today at the Har HaMenuchos cemetery in Jerusalem.
In honor of Chof Bais Shvat, we present a collection of Mishnayos that begin with the letters of the Rebbetzin’s name, in both Hebrew and English. It is customary to study these Mishnayos on the day of the deceased’s Yahrtzeit.
Hundreds of Shlucos from all over the world have converged in Crown Heights for the annual Kinus Hashluchos, to receive inspiration, elevation and recharge their batteries, as well as mark the 26th Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, OBM.
Dov and Rivkie (nee Block) Baron (Crown Heights)
