Video: Bike 4 Friendship Cyclists Go Skydiving
Several cyclists participating in the cross-country bike ride to benefit the Friendship Circle took a break from their 2,700 mile trek to jump from an airplane and parachute to the ground.
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Is England’s Future King Jewish?
Mazel Tov! After much anticipation, at 4:24 p.m. in London on July 22, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth. The Royal bundle is an 8lbs. 6oz. son, future King — and perhaps a real Jewish Prince.
Crown Heights Women Enjoy Tu B’Av Concert
Thousands of years after the first women danced in the vineyards of Israel, a gathering of forty women made their way to the home of Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson for a concert featuring classical soprano Mrs. Chava Shapiro, accompanied by pianist Mrs. Mirele Rosenberger.
by Ariella Shapiro
My Mother’s Shabbos Candles
This coming Shabbos, Chof Menachem Av, marks the Shloshim of our mother, Bracha Finkelstein, OBM. In her honor we want to share with you that which she instilled within my sister and I, the power of Jewish women and their Shabbos candles. We ask you to join us in honoring her with the mitzvah uniquely given to the Jewish women.
by Sarah Goldberg
Shliach in Russia Shot in the Chest
Rabbi Ovadia Isakov, a Shliach in the Russian city of Derbent in the tumultuous region of Dagestan, was shot in the chest by an unknown assailant. His condition is listed as serious.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Dena (nee Branover) Blecher (Crown Heights)
Left: Rabbi Leibel Bistritzky, OBM. Right: Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff.
YU Professor: Chasidim Defeated Misnagdim
Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Professor of Rabbinic Literature at Yeshiva University in Jerusalem, dedicated his (English) Shiur on May 19, 2013 to Reb Leibel Bistritzky, the founder of the Crown Heights Hatzalah, who had recently passed away.
Photos: CGI Kfar Chabad Off to a Great Start
The first few days at Camp Gan Israel in Kfar Chabad were a smashing success, enjoyed immensely by campers and counselors alike.
Letter: When I Was Diagnosed with Cancer, RCCS Was There for Me
The following letter was printed in the ‘Letters to the Editor’ section of today’s Yated Ne’eman:
‘Chabad’ Most Edited Article on Hebrew Wikipedia
“Chabad” was found to be the most controversial topic on the Hebrew version of Wikipedia, reports the UK Jewish News. The article “Chabad” has been re-edited 78,336 times.
Benny Friedman Performs at YSP; Breaks Out Color War!
Jewish entertainer Benny Friedman had everyone at the Yeshiva Summer Program in Morristown, NJ on their feet dancing and singing as he performed his favorite hits such as “Yesh Tikvah” and “No Lyrics Niggun.”
Two New Chief Rabbis of Israel Elected
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has been elected chief Sephardic rabbi of Israel, while Rabbi David Lau has been elected chief Ashkenazi rabbi.
George Rohr Announces Launch of Torah Think Tank
George Rohr has announced the launch of an exciting new initiative honoring his beloved father, Sami, OBM, whose first yahrtzeit is today, the 17th of Av.
Baby Girl!
Yanky and Melissa Laine (Crown Heights)
Holocaust Survivor Relates Story Through Art
Chabad and Congregation Ezrath Israel of Ellenville, NY hosted an event on the Holocaust, on Sunday, July 21st. Holocaust survivor, Tibor Spitz, a world class artist, presented ‘Holocaust Through Art.’
CKids Quadruples Shul Attendance
CKids, the Shabbos children’s program that has as much as quadrupled shul attendance at participating Chabad Houses, opened shluchim registration this week for 5774.
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