When I shared with people that I was going, I got mixed responses for my friends. Some were excited while others felt that going to Kazakhstan – or going to any of the “Kevarim trips” to Rabboseinu Nesieinu – was “against Hiskashrus” to our Rebbe.
Bochurim, home from Yeshiva during Bein Hazmanim, utilized their time wisely by adding in learning and Mivtzoim on the streets of Paris.
This Shabbos we will mark 80 years since the Histalkus of the Rebbe’s father, HoRav Levi Yitzchok. As the Rebbe urged in the Sicha above and on many occasions, this day is sure to be appropriately marked by Chassidim around the world.
The Orthodox Union, one of the most widely accepted Kashrus Organizations in the world, has released an alert regarding Jelly Belly candied after a change in their factory process leads to a Kashrus status change.
The Levaya for Mrs. Braindy Naparstek OBM of Crown Heights passed by 770 Eastern Parkway Tuesday where local residents came to bid farewell.
Chabad Shliach to Tigard, Oregon, Rabbi Menachem Orenstein, has been commissioned as Chaplain for the Oregon National Guard, a position he has taken on proudly.
Preparations are being completed for the special Shabbos at the cemetery in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan for the 20th of Av – the 80th day of Hilula.
On Sunday night, August 18th, members of the Sydney Jewish community from diverse backgrounds came together to hear from and engage with an expert panel of relationship and intimacy therapists.
In preparation for the 80th Hilula Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneersohn, a special wing renovation was completed in the memory of the influential Rabbi Baruch Shifrin, One of the dignified figures of the Shul, and the one who had the privilege of serving the Baal Hahilula in his last days, and even officiating at the funeral and burial in the Alma Ata cemetery.
Four years or so after debuting at Jewish film festivals around the world, the film, The Rabbi Goes West, is now available to all for free on YouTube.
Zelig Katzman (Omaha, Nebraska) to Muky Litzman (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Wednesday, August 21st, 8:30pm at the JCM Downstairs
As Bonei Olam Chabad hits its final stretch towards its fundraising goal, a raffle has been launched for a trip for 2 – for 2 nights and 3 days – in Bahamar, Bahamas for any donation of $180 or more.
Arieh and Dvorah Lea (nee Zagury) Raichman from Manaus, Brazil had a baby boy!
Kosher dining has arrived in the Granite State. The Brooklyn Cafe opened its doors on July 7. in Newington, N.H., and is already serving the local community a taste of authentic New York kosher cuisine in a warm and friendly environment.
Over the past few years fertility issues in our community have skyrocketed, but less known is the explosion of medical breakthroughs available today – so long as one knows what to look for.
Below is an excerpt from the diary of my Zaida, Reb Yaakov Yosef Raskin OBM, who merited to assist HaRav Levi Yitzchok ZaTzaL, our Rebbe’e father, during his final few months.
Mendel Pinson (Brooklyn, NY) to Devora Freundlich (Beijing, China) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at 1328 President Street
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