CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The last day of Passover (“Acharon Shel Pesach”) is particularly associated with Moshiach and the future redemption. The Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of partaking of a “Seudas Moshiach” (Moshiachs Meal) on the afternoon of the last day of Passover; in addition to the Matzah eaten at “ Seudas Moshiach”, the Rebbes of Chabad added the custom of drinking four cups of wine, as in the Seder held on Passover’s first days.
Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Eizik Hodakov was born in 1902 and passed away in 1993 * Was the Rebbe’s chief secretary for more than 40 years * Became principal of a Jewish school in Latvia at the age of 18 * Was appointed the head of Jewish education for the Latvian Ministry of Education in 1934 * Accompanied the Previous Rebbe on his boat trip to America in 1940 * Appointed director of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch in 1942 * Appointed head secretary of the Rebbe upon his assumption of leadership in 1951 * Remained the Rebbe’s most trustworthy confidant until his passing in 1993.
Levi and Malka (nee Fishman) Lesches (Los Angeles, CA)
With sadness we report the passing of beloved Chossid Rabbi Shimon HaKohen Friedman, OBM, at the age of 78. Rabbi Friedman was affectionately called “Shimon HaTzaddik” – a title widely believed to be given to him by the Rebbe.
In order to clarify existing regulations requiring all staff members in New York state non-public schools to report suspected incidents of child abuse to the authorities, the New York State Education Department has updated its web page to eliminate any possible ambiguities.
Mark Jaffe, a Lubavitcher consultant who lives in Minnesota, appeared on Fox Twin Cities yesterday to weigh in on the economic ramification of people quitting their jobs. He appears at the 0:39 and 2:00 marks, with a picture of the Rebbe in prominent display.
The founder of Chabad Lubavitch of Porto Alegre, Brazil, Rabbi Mendel Liberow, was honored on Tuesday, April 3 at the City Hall. By proposal of Assemblyman Adeli Sell, Rabbi Liberow received the diploma of Honor during the occasion, which is directed by the Legislative President of the Capital, Assemblyman Mauro Zacher.
Pomodori Pizzeria has announced that they will open their doors to the Chometz starved public at 10:45 PM Motzei Yom Tov. Due to high demand, the restaurant will only be serving pizza and french fries, but they hope to be back on the full menu by Sunday at noon. The very first pies were already sold at the KSCVK men’s Chinese auction.
Parents and teachers at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Ocean Parkway were truly gratified to witness the incredible projects, mathematical modeling of ideas, and in-depth written research reports by their young budding scientists.
This Sunday, the world will mark 100 years since the sinking of the infamous cruise liner, the Titanic. What do we know of the Jews who were aboard that fateful ship? How did they observe the Jewish dietary laws during the voyage? A few experts dove into the research, both figuratively and literally.
Major wireless service companies have agreed to disable cellphones after they are reported stolen under a strategy intended to deter the theft and resale of wireless devices.
Leah Namdar, Chabad representative to Sweden with her husband, Rabbi Alexander Namdar, raised a family of 11 children in Gothenburg. The couple has nurtured a Jewish community, fostered Jewish identity, education and commitment despite Sweden’s hostility towards Israel and religious life.
Crownheights.info and Lubavitch Archives present this vintage photograph of bochurim departing on Merkos Shlichus. Can you identify who is in the picture, when and where it was taken?
Answer to last week’s photos in the extended article
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Thurday, April 12, and Friday, April 13. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
We’ve all heard stories about the shtetl: a small (Eastern) European village or community where Jews would live, work, and study Torah together.
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