Baby Boy!
Mendy and Chana Devora (nee Teitelbaum) Solomon (Short Hills, NJ)
What wouldn’t we give to re‐experience – or to experience for the first time – the beautiful moments of Tishrei together with the Rebbe? The miracle of modern technology allows us to rise above the gravitational pull of the here-and‐now, and experience a Farbrengen with the Rebbe, as the Rebbe calls upon us to celebrate with joy and Achdus, and in a manner of L’chatchila Ariber! Blended with beautiful Nigunnim and special moments, this is a Farbrengen experience you do not want to miss.
Video: After Awe Comes Unity
What wouldn’t we give to re‐experience – or to experience for the first time – the beautiful moments of Tishrei together with the Rebbe? The miracle of modern technology allows us to rise above the gravitational pull of the here-and‐now, and experience a Farbrengen with the Rebbe, as the Rebbe calls upon us to celebrate with joy and Achdus, and in a manner of L’chatchila Ariber! Blended with beautiful Nigunnim and special moments, this is a Farbrengen experience you do not want to miss.
Baby Boy!
Yoel and Miriam (nee Leaf) Lipszyc (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor will be at Aliyah
527 E. New York Ave. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.]
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe!
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute present this unique photo of the Rebbe seeing off the Tishrei Guests in the 1960s.
Hachnosas Sefer Torah Shows Triumph over Nazis
On 22 Elul, a Sefer Torah sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Mendy Levy finally made its way to its permanent home in Mariupol, Ukraine, where the local Shluchim, Rabbi and Mrs. Mendel Cohen, have been waiting for their own kosher Sefer Torah for many years.
Shabbos at the Besht: Deeper Meaning of Teshuva
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel will lead a discussion on the topic: The Deeper Meaning of the Aseres Yemei Teshuva.
Crown Heights Shooting Prompts Anti-Violence Rally
The shooting of a Crown Heights teenager last month prompted a rally on Thursday, Sept. 19 of African-American residents and others against the violence dominating their streets.
Crime may be at near record-low levels, but it took cops an average of 9.1 minutes last year to respond to crimes in progress — the NYPD’s worst performance since Mayor Bloomberg took office in 2002.
NYPD Response Time Slows to 9 Minutes
Crime may be at near record-low levels, but it took cops an average of 9.1 minutes last year to respond to crimes in progress — the NYPD’s worst performance since Mayor Bloomberg took office in 2002.
79-Year-Old Woman Injured in Car Accident
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — An elderly Jewish woman was struck down by a livery cab as she attempted to cross Albany Avenue.
Two Wishes Fulfilled
In the days leading up to the Yom Hadin; many of us put in effort to tip the scales of merit. We give extra tzedaka, daven selichos, and put more time and focus in our Avodas Hashem. These days of preparation are a time of introspection, but also a time to look outwards, at the people around us, to see what we can do to help others. Chesed opportunities abound, and there are many well meaning people who go out of their way to assist their fellow Yidden.
Scottish Jews Care for Needy on Eve of New Year
Lubavitch of Scotland has mounted two 16 foot banners at central locations in Glasgow to remind Jews of the dates of the upcoming Yomim Tovim. They will be mounted for over six weeks and will be seen by most people in the community as they travel by.
Did Petty Fighting Lead to Posul Tekios in 770?
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Sholom Tenenbaum took his place on the Bimah of 770 to blow the Rebbe’s Shofar. After the Tekios were blown, a crack was found on the Shofar’s exterior, likely rendering the Tekios heard by thousands to be insufficient for fulfillment of the Mitzvah. The question on many people’s mind was: Why wasn’t the Shofar inspected beforehand by Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba? In fact, why wasn’t he present on the Bimah during Tekios as usual?
Sara Chana Silverstein, a Lubavitcher from Crown Heights and mother of 7 who specializes in areas of alternative medicine and herbs, was featured on Fox News-Boston where she discussed whether a parent should let her/his baby cry or intercede right away.
Video: Is It OK to Let the Baby Cry?
Sara Chana Silverstein, a Lubavitcher from Crown Heights and mother of 7 who specializes in areas of alternative medicine and herbs, was featured on Fox News-Boston where she discussed whether a parent should let her/his baby cry or intercede right away.
Rising Frum Divorce Rates Lead Organizations to Act
A significant increase in Jewish family divorces has led to a call of action by agencies like Ohel for the sake of the children. The program offers mediation and mentoring workshops that offer help and guidance toward a healthy divorce and ultimately help break down the stigma that comes with divorce.
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Miami Mayor Meets with Jewish Leaders
In Miami-Dade County, Florida, the mayor’s senior staff assembled Jewish Leaders from around the county to attend a High Holiday meeting with High-ranking members of the Miami-Dade Police and Fire Depts., Florida Highway Patrol and the Miami-Dade Medical examiner’s office.
Video: Yom Kippur Connect
A new video in Chabad.org’s Kabbalah Toons series explores the proper way to connect to G-d on Yom Kippur.
