Old phone booths in Manhattan’s Union Square are getting a modern makeover. Smart screens there display real-time local-based services, community information, current events and entertainment listings.
A gala dinner celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ten Yad humanitarian organization in Brazil (not to be confused with the Crown Heights Kallah Gemach under the same name) was a fitting occasion for Maxim Vengerov to make a comeback.
Over 100 people turned out for the launch of a brand new Torah for the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Folsom, California. Initiated over two years ago by local businessman Mr. Avi Shekarlab, the Community Torah Project was launched with much celebration.
Tishrei has come to a close. As we begin to “unpack” the inspiration of the month, we also have a chance to reflect on everything that transpired. What will we glean from the time spent in Rebbe’s “daled amos,” and what will we bring back into our mundane lives? Will it be a ma’amar learned? Perhaps a new chayus in davening? Or will it be the acrid stench of machlokes, as the reality of constant infighting rears its ugly head once more?
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended Thursday, November 22, for Thanksgiving.
On the sidelines of the International Conference of Shluchim, a group of Shluchim and lay-leaders gathered quietly for a special breakfast. Dubbed the “JEM Curators,” the invitation-only conference was attended by individuals who have assisted JEM’s efforts to record, preserve, and share the video, audio, and photographic recordings of the Rebbe’s life – and by Shluchim who have assisted on their own or invited others to assist.
Building up to the Kinus HaShluchim banquet, a unique event was produced so shluchim and their top supporters could network and share their excitement of why they are involved in Chabad.
Over forty children along with their fathers spent quality time learning together at the Avos U’bonim [Father and Son] learning program at Tzemach Tzedek Shul on Motzai Shabbosorganized, the evening was arranged by Cheder Chabad of Monsey.
The juvenile behavior of certain elements in 770 has gone from bad to worse in recent days. In response to the refusal of the Gabo’im to clean the elevated ‘Farbrengen Platform’ where these Bochurim congregate, they have pledged to hold the entire Shul hostage until their demands are met.
Yaakov and Golda (nee Katzoff) Shaul (Los Angeles, CA)
After eight days of fierce fighting, Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr said ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 9:00pm [Israel Standard Time] Wednesday.
“When they try to annihilate your people your land wont you shatter their illusions with your mighty hand”. Complied in the last 24 hours, a song written by Benny Hershkovich and produced by Dovid Weinbaum, sends a message of support to the IDF and the State of Israel.
A month and a half after historic reconciliation between the former adversaries, a plaque unveiling ceremony was held recently at Sydney’s Kesser Torah College, under the leadership of Rabbi Meir Moss, in tribute to Head Shluchim Rabbi Pinchus and Rebbetzin Pnina Feldman.
Chilik and Chani (nee Sirota) Weinfeld (Bay Harbor, FL)
Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman involved in the 2008 terror attack in Mumbai, India, was put to death by hanging according to India officials. The terror attack claimed the lives of 166 people, among them Shluchim Rabbi Gabi and Rivkie Holtzberg who ran a Chabad House in the city.
A massive blast occured at around noon Wednesday on bus line 142 on Shaul Hamelech Street – at the heart of Tel Aviv, near the Kirya military compound. Rescue forces reported of a mass casualty event. It is suspected there may be a second device.
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It’s been a while since North Dakota had its own rabbi. Back in 1891, Benjamin Papermaster arrived in Fargo where he found a small group of Jewish settlers tenaciously trying to settle the windswept prairie lands.
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