Weekly Letter: The Woman’s Role in the Miracle of Purim
In preparation for PURIM – we share a letter where the Rebbe underlines the preeminence of the woman’s role in the miracle of Purim – even more so than her role in the Chanukah miracle.
A Grand Celebration of Jewish Pride The 15th Annual International Russian Jewish Shabbaton
There are only three weeks left until the largest celebration of Jewish pride for the Russian Jewish Community in the US. As more yidden are inspired to embrace Jewish unity, registration for the Shabbaton skyrocketed and is almost totally sold out.
Mazal Tov! Chabad of Tasmania Purchases New Home
With immense gratitude to Hashem, Chabad of Tasmania has announced the purchase of a new home that will be used as the nations Chabad Center.
UPDATE: CHK Yanks Hechsher From AgriStar Meats, Puts Shor Habor In Limbo
In a surprise move Wednesday night, the CHK Hechsher – which has long certified AgriStar Meats and the Shor Habor brand – yanked their certification, leaving the leading Lubavitch Shchita brand in limbo.
1,000 State Personnel, A New Bill, and New Cameras To Increase Protection On NYC Subways
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a five-point plan to utilize state resources to protect New Yorkers on the subways. This includes surging State personnel to assist NYPD bag checks, a new program bill that would permit transit bans for individuals that assault other passengers, adding new cameras to protect conductor cabins and more.
Prevention101: Series on Trauma: Episode #2 – My 13-Year-Old Has Experienced A Notable Increase in Weight since October 7th. What Should I Do?
Series on Trauma: Episode 2 – Parenting in a Post-October 7th World. The series addresses questions regarding trauma following the massacre of October 7th and the surge of global anti-Semitism.
Child Struck, Thrown To The Ground In Crown Heights Hit and Run
A child was struck by a car and thrown to the ground in Crown Heights Wednesday as he was crossing Maple Street on Kingston Ave. Thankfully the boy was not seriously injured and was able to stand up on his own and walk to the sidewalk.
Here’s My Story: Moshe’s Torah
Rabbi Moshe Weiss serves as the director of Chabad of Sherman Oaks, California, while also involved in numerous business and investment ventures. He was interviewed in September 2011.
Aleph Hosts 17th Annual Military Conference for 175 Jewish Service Members and Families
Nearly 200 Jewish service members and their families gathered in Bal Harbour, Florida last week for five uplifting days of training and camaraderie during the 17th Annual Aleph Military Symposium, a pivotal event for Jews in the US Military hosted by the Aleph Institute.
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Rochel (nee Feigenson) Vail from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Historic Event in Petersburg: Women’s Wisdom Convention Draws Record Number of Participants from Across Russia
Over five hundred Jewish women from various regions of Russia and Belarus recently participated in an empowering and unique convention titled “Reveal Your Inner Queen,” held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Japan’s Ambassador Visits Chabad High School For Exhibition
Japan’s Ambassador to Israel, Mizushima Koichi, and his wife, Mizushima Asako, visited the Chabad Beis Chana High School for girls in Jerusalem on Monday. They visited an exhibition crafted by students that highlighted the life and work of Chiune Sugihara.
Comprehensive Purim Resource Site For Shluchim
Featuring an array of resources for marketing and orchestrating Purim activities for all ages, the website serves as a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art Chabad House Purim Programming.
7th Heaven Chocolate Introduces Vegan Peanut Butter Cups, Challenging Reese’s
7th Heaven Chocolate, a brand revered for setting new benchmarks in the dairy-free confectionery landscape, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its innovative Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
JLI: Covering Hair with a Wig, What’s the Point?
You may have always wondered why Jewish women are required to cover their hair after marriage. In this video, Mrs. Rochie Farkash, director of Chabad of Bellevue-Redmond in Seattle, Washington, unpacks the important details around this mysterious commandment.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Chaya Greenberg from Budapest, Hungary had a baby girl!
Picture of the Day
This moment of levity was captured in a photograph as Rabbi Mendel Goldstein convinces Rabbi Eliyahu Shain, a Crown Heights Rov and famed Mohel, to hop on the back of his bike for a quick ride. The smiles all round were well worth it.
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