New Engagement!
Yitzy Rothman (Pittsburgh, PA) and Devorah Jameson (Johannesburg, South Africa)
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Dayanus Test Takes Place Over Web Conference
The first test of the Los Angeles Dayanus program took place over the internet where the students were tested by Rabbi Dovid Shochet, the cheif Rabbi of Toronto.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Shayndel Gelernter OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs, Shayndel Gelernter OBM, longtime resident of Crown Heights, at the age of 81.
Nashville Celebrates CommUNITY Torah with Great Joy
Gathered in the sunlight of the magnificent ballroom in the new Genesis Campus for Jewish Life, many friends came together to celebrate the conclusion of the writing of the Nashville Community Torah with Chabad of Nashville, and the Shluchim Rabbi Yitzchok and Esther Tiechtel.
Florida Governor Attends Aleph Shabbos Dinner
Miami, FL. – Florida Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott attended a Shabbos Dinner with troops at The Shul/The Aleph Institute in Surfside.
Arab Gang Attack and Mock Jews on Jerusalem Street
Comedian Moshe Kravitsky took on a serious note for this week’s news episode, drawing parallels from the 1940’s Nazi Germany to a shocking video of a gang of Arabs, who took advantage of the rare snowfall in Jerusalem, and attacked two Hassidic Jews with it while mocking and laughing at them.
Archives of Nissan Mindel to be Published
In 1940 Chabad had begun its inception in the United States, there at the very beginning was Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel who had documented and preserved much of the history of Chabad in America. Today, after much anticipation and great demand, a book devoted to these works will be published.
A Hassidic House Party in Crown Heights
A house party in Crown Heights? This one had a Kosher mechitza! This new band, which combines jazz and jam, was launched this past Chanukah and takes a news spin on popular niggunim.
Holocaust Survivor and Friend to Many Shluchim Passes Away
Leon Leyson was the youngest who survived the holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler, the righteous gentile who saved over 1,100 Jews, and went on to speak all across the country at various Chabad Houses and became a close friend to many Shluchim. He passed away on Shabbos in Orange County California.
Hatzalah Hosts Maimonides for Annual Melava Malka and Health Symposium
Over 1,000 men and women turned out Motzai Shabbos for Crown Heights Hatzalah’s annual Melava Malka, health symposium and raffle for $18,000.
Baby Girl!
Eli and Raizy (nee Junik) Simpson (Crown Heights)
JEM to Launch Living Torah App
After over a year of intensive work by dozens of individuals, JEM is nearing the completion of its new mobile platform.
Our Heroes: Reb Chaim Halevi Hurwitz (1902-1999)
Part 2: Horav Hachossid Reb Chaim Hurwitz, fondly known as Reb Chaim Tashkenter, was born to Hachossid Reb Moshe Avrohom Halevi and Mrs. Masha Liba on Shushan Purim 1902 in Suraz, Russia. Suraz, north of Vitebsk and 40 km. from Horodok, was a genuinely chassidishe city.
With special thanks to Rabbi Dovid Hurwitz
Judge Won’t Block Metzitzah B’Peh Law
A Manhattan federal judge refused to block a New York City regulation requiring people who perform Metzitzah B’Peh to first obtain written consent from the parents.
Camp Gan Israel Brazil Celebrates 33 Years
While the northern hemisphere is enjoying winder climate, campers in Camp Gan Israel Brazil is enjoying summer! This year the camp is celebrating its 33rd year, with over 200 girls and 120 boys in attendance.
Weekly Living Torah: Sanctification of the Moon
Kiddush Levana behind the Rebbe’s house on President Street. 9 Shevat, 5749 · January 15, 1989
