Yeshiva University gets Chabad Chassidish

Photos by Rochel Spangenthal

The fact that there are no official campus Shluchim at Yeshiva University does not mean that there is no Chassidus. The student-run Chabad Club at Stern College for Women has been extremely busy this semester with events such as trips to the Ohel, weekly Tanya classes, and guest lecturers.

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Today: Shomrim Six Vindicated from Vicious Messirah

At the wedding of Binyomin Lifshitz the Shomrim Six posed for a photo. [L-R] Yudi Hershkop, Benny Turk (not a defendant), Binyomin Lifshitz, Zalmy Pinson, Nossy Slater, Chaim Hershkop, and Gadi Hershkop.

Two years ago, on the 22nd of Kislev, just days after Yud Tes Kislev where Alter Rebbe and Chassidim celebrated the triumph of light over darkness, the Shomrim Six mark their vindication from the vicious blood libel and Messirah against them.

Video: ‘I Had A Little Dreidel’ on the 5 Train

They said it can’t be done, but today, a trainful of New Yorkers led by New York’s very own “Jewperhero” can be seen in this short video singing together, in a way that only New Yorkers can do, “I Had A Little Draidle” Watch as the subway comes to life with a warm Pre-Chanukah glow!

Chabad House Vandalized in Downtown Augusta

Augusta Chronicle

A Richmond County sheriff’s officer investigates the apparent vandalism of a glass door at Chabad of Augusta on Wednesday morning.

AUGUSTA, GA — Police in downtown Augusta are investigating what appears to be an attempted burglary or vandalism to a local Chabad House.

In Honor of Levi

by Yochanan Gordon

This past Tuesday evening, the 20th of Kislev marked what would have been the Bar Mitzvah celebration of Levi Yitzchak Wolowik Ob”m. In a heartwarming show of support hundreds were on hand at the Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst to reflect on his life as well as celebrate the endless good that has been done in his merit since his passing three and a half years ago.

Info to be Menachem Avel the Gordon Family

The Gordon family will be sitting shiva after the passing of their dear mother Rebbetzin Miriam Gordon OBM at the Baitelman home, 733 Empire Blvd.

Davening times:
Shachris 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30, Tuesday 7:00, 7:45 & 8:00
Mincha 4:15, Erev Shabbos Mincha 12:30, 12:45 & 1:00
Maariv Thursday 5:10, Sunday & Monday 5:30, Motzai Shabbos B’zman

The family has requested that people not come after 10:00pm

Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim

A Penny War that Raised Over $1700

Dr. Mitchell Kupperman, LYA Educational Director and preschool student, Mendel Wolff, rolling out all the money collected during Penny Wars. It took over three hours to count all the change at the Penny Arcade at the bank.

Have you ever heard of a war where everyone wins? Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow, MA were recently involved in a battle between grades to benefit all. This event is called Penny Wars.

Photos: Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen in Flatbush

Hundreds gathered this past Yud Tes Kisleiv in Flatbush, to celebrate. The crowd was inspired by Rabbi Manis Friedman who eloquently explained how daily study of Tanya is a blueprint for understanding Hashem and acts as a purifier of ones midos and elevates ones ahavas Yisroel.

Chabad on Campus will Bring Light to 170 Campuses

Chabad on Campus International Foundation has partnered with Alpha Epsilon Pi International, the largest Jewish fraternity, to ensure that every AEPi house will receive a Menorah kit including a Menorah, Chanukah guide, dreidels, chocolate gelt, and a “Chanukah Party Guide”. Kits are being sent to 170 AEPi chapters in the United States, Canada, Europe and Israel.