Shabbos at the Besht: Do’s and Don’ts on Chol Hamoed
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Zalman Abraham will lead a discussion on the topic of what is allowed and not on Chol Hamoed.
Sunday: Siyum Sefer Torah in Memory of the Hanokas
On Sunday, the family of Dr. Yaakov and Bina Hanoka OBM will be completing the writing a new Sefer Torah in their memory, following which a parade will go through the streets of Crown Heights.
Photos: Saluting the Rebbes 111th Birthday in Montreal
A group of Montreal Anash teamed up with Bochurim and together they put together the first Mitzvah Tank Parade in honor of the Rebbes 111th birthday.
Two Translated Classic Chasidic Discourses Published
The Lubavitch publishing house, Kehot Publication Society, has just released two new works in the popular Chasidic Heritage Series. Faith and Knowledge is a translation of a discourse, delivered more than 200 years ago, by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi.
Weekly Unique Picture of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and the Lubavitch Archives presents a photo of The Rebbe leaving 770 on his way to the Ohel.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Daled Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
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Jacobson Endorses ‘Community Watch’, Decries CSA Silence
In an impassioned letter Rabbi Yossi Jacobson strongly endorsed the efforts of the Jewish Community Watch, a website which exposes predators and child molesters. In his letter he endorses their tactics and guidelines for posting names of predators, and he also decries the “blood has been shed on the altar of silence”.
What Makes You So Holy? Between Shemos and Bamidbar
Vayikra: There is no doubt that five books of the Moshe comprise a progressive and comprehensive narrative, respective lessons notwithstanding. Yet, the book of Vayikra, seemingly, denotes a marked departure from the theme that flows through the Torah. One cannot help but note how removed this tome is from the general narrative, as well as from any significant historical context.
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov Jax, FL
New Engagement!
Pinny Sabol (Monsey, NY) and Aviva Hoffinger (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Moishe (ben Menachem) Rosenblum (Crown Heights) and Hadasa Dubinsky (Morristown, NJ)
New Engagement!
Aaron Daniel Knight (Bal Harbour, FL) and Tali Aburos (Sunny Isles, FL)
For Jewish Addicts ‘Dry’ Seders are a Life-Saver
It’s rare that an Orthodox rabbi chooses to omit an important Jewish ritual in his holiday celebrations. But in the spring of 2000, Rabbi Yosef Lipsker cleared his living room of furniture, set up three large dining tables and invited dozens of people to a special seder that included all the standard Passover observances — except for one.
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Photo by Bentzi Sasson
Video: Judaism on Christianity
In this week’s Torah Café weekly Video: Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, shares his knowledge of the origins of Christianity and its relationship to the Jews.
Florida Fathers and Sons Gather for ‘Epic’ Farbrengen
The continuous growth of the Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami, Fl was on full display as the need to host its grand events have now been outsourced to even larger ballrooms. Over 350 people packed the social hall of the Shul of Bal Harbor, as they graciously hosted the Lubavtich Education Center students and fathers.
Video: A [Slightly Eccentric] Weekly Torah Thought
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this weeks Parasha, Vayikra, titled ‘What’s on your grill?’.
Baby Boy!
Moshe and Devora Leah (nee Banon) Holtzberg (Crown Heights)
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Gimmel Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
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