Shluchim, Anash and Mekurovim from all over western Ukraine gathered last night in the small village of Mezhibuzh to pray at the Baal Shem Tov’s graveside and recite inspirational Slichos in the Baal Shem Tov’s Shul (which was rebuilt a few years ago after having been destroyed during WWII).
At the wedding of Yossi Lazarus and Kim Melamed, which took place about a month ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, the father of the bride got up to give his blessings to the new couple, but instead of a speech – a surprise musical performance ensued.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Yisroel Poezepoff, OBM, of Los Angeles, CA.
Motzai Shabbos marked the beginning of the reciting of Slichos, and in 770 it began with the customary Farbrengens before the prayers began after midnight.
Bochurim at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunoy, France dance joyously prior to the midnight recitation of Slichos.
With sadness we inform you of the passing Mrs. Laya Block, a Shlucha who served in London, Ontario for over 50 years. She passed away Shabbos morning at the age of 79. The Levaya will take place on Monday, and will be passing by 770 at 9:00am.
This week, over 30 boys celebrated their entrance to Cheder in Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Montreal, Canada, and the parents were invited to join in the celebration.
Thousands of Jews from all walks of life flocked to the Western Wall for the recitation of Slichos.
Chasidic singing star Avraham Fried performed a rocking concert in the holy city of Chevron yesterday, August 29, for the first time in 16 years.
Dip your apple in honey by cutting it horizontally, and you will reveal a Rosh Hashana secret, says Rabbi Anchelle Perl, director of Chabad of Mineola, Long Island.
“The translation of my Rosh Hashana message can be found in the High Holiday prayer book.” 1 Elul, 5751 — August 11, 1991.
Avi and Chaya (nee Bryski) Lesches
329a Crown St. [between New York and Nostrand Aves.]
Yale and Rivky (nee Yaffee) Spalter
517 Crown St. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.]
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Schochet will lead a discussion on the topic: The gift of transformation.
“Unity, unity,” what a beautiful idea. Its virtues issue forth from the mouths of politicians and clergymen. Its praises roll from of lips of leaders, activists and ordinary folk of all ilk and class. The word conjures up images of an idyllic state of existence – a world in which there is no strife nor struggle – where humanity is bound by a single objective with a single mind and a single heart.
Brooklyn D.A. candidate Kenneth P. Thompson visited Crown Heights yesterday (Thursday). His first stop was at 770, where he stood at the spot were the Lubavitcher Rebbe handed out dollar bills to world leaders and community residents alike. This was followed by […]
Avi and Chaya (nee Bryski) Lesches (Crown Heights)
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thoughts on this week’s Parsha, Nitzavim-Vayelech, titled ‘Don’t Stop Moving!’
