Vayeishev: There seems to be a form of cognitive dissonance that is unique to the malady of slander and hurtful speech. Our slander is rarely the result of a lack of knowledge and awareness. We know that it’s wrong; we are all quite familiar with its insidious and destructive outcome, yet we don’t seem to treat the tongue with the same prudence that we do other hazardous behaviors.
The Chabad-Lubavitch of Teaneck teen club gathered for a hands-on lesson of peace and tolerance by assembling Chanukah menorahs for soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces that included spent bullet casings in the construction. “A bullet, which is a symbol of warfare and oppression,” said Rabbi Michoel Goldin of Chabad of Teaneck, “was used to create a menorah, a symbol of peace and freedom.”
Mendy Pellin, the world-acclaimed Chassidic comedian and actor, flew in from Los Angeles to co-host the RCCS “Miracles ’12” Auction drawing. Pellin joins a long list of Jewish superstars who have dedicated this evening on behalf of the several hundred cancer-stricken families helped each year by RCCS, the Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society.
In Honor of Chag HaGeula, 19 Kislev all English speaking shluchim were invited by The Beis Hamedrash L’shluchim, to partake in a Global Achdus Farbrengen with Rabbi Yossi Lew of Chabad Peachtree City, GA, For the worldwide family of Shluchim.
The organizers of the Annual NYC Chanukah Menorah Parade, run by the Mitzvah Tank Org., have announced that the this years parade will take place on Thursday night the 6th night of Chanukah – December 13th, 5:00pm.
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.
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.
Pictures from the l’chaim of Yudi (ben Mordechai) Kanelsky (Hillside, NJ) and Chani Bronstein (Andover, MA), which took place in Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
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!
AUGUSTA, GA — Police in downtown Augusta are investigating what appears to be an attempted burglary or vandalism to a local Chabad House.
Avrami and Rivkie (nee Blau) Abramson (Crown Heights)
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.
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
Aryeh Leib Hurwitz (Crown Heights) and Bracha Tiechtel (Crown Heights)
L’Chaim today, Thursday at Bais Rivkah
310 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave]
If you aren’t Pro Life are you pro death? If you aren’t Pro Choice are you for no choice? What makes us a person and when do we become one? Rabbi Bell gives a presentation that is thorough, intriguing and yet a pleasure to view.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street hosted their annual Father and Son Melava Malka this past Motzai Shabbos.
Montreal was certainly a warm place on Rosh Hashonah l’Chassidus! Yud-Tes Kislev was celebrated by the High School students of Beth Rivkah Montreal, together with their mothers and bubbies, at a festive Seuda-Farbrengen.
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