During the past year, thirty young men and women have been gathering weekly in what has been dubbed as the world’s first “boutique synagogue.” Beyond the comfortable, intimate setting, and uniquely designed space, the Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue, aims to leave worshippers “mystically inspired” and empowered with tools for daily living, long after services have ended.
Eliyahu and Devorah Leah (nee Kamman) Bogart (New Haven, CT)
This past Shabbos, Parshas Ki-Savo, a Shabbaton for ‘Lone Soldiers’ serving in the IDF was held at Ascent in Tzfat. The program was organized by Eli Naiditch of Ascent and Mordechai Botnick of Chayal El Chayal.
Pictures from the wedding of Akiva Hall (Biloxi, MS) and Chana Black (North Hollywood, CA), which took place on Wednesday, 18th of Elul, in California.
Thousands of guest from Israel and all over the world have arrived in New York to spend Tishrei in the ‘courtyard’ of the Rebbe. The Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Ha’olami has been working tirelessly to ensure that all guests are cared for, whether they are staying by the Ohel or in Crown Heights.
Dovid and Tzippy (Astulin) Leider (Crown Heights)
Uniting across languages and national borders, Jewish leaders throughout the world paid tribute to the life of visionary businessman and philanthropist Sami Rohr through the collective study of the entire Talmud.
Bentzion and Chaya Mushka (nee Katz) Singer (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Hundreds of members from the Jewish community of Nikolayev, Ukraine and its surrounding villages gathered to celebrate the 18th of Elul with a new Torah Scroll donated to the thriving community.
Crown Heights photographer Chaim Perl focused his lens on the World Trade Center memorial, capturing several 360 degree images in honor of the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. He also photographed every second of his trip from Crown Heights to downtown Manhattan, and condensed it all into a 1.5 minute time-lapse video.
Last Thursday, Chase Bank kicked off their third annual Chase Community Giving campaign, donating a total of $5 million to deserving charities. Nonprofits nationwide are competing in the Facebook based voting challenge for the chance to be one of 196 winners to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000.
Chabad at Brandeis has opened a second house for this school year to allow students to experience a smaller Shabbat dinner environment, according to an email to the Chabad community from Rabbi Peretz Chein, the director of the original Chabad house at Brandeis.
The United States Embassy in Israel held a memorial service today marking the 11 years since the World Trade Center attacks in New York City. Rabbi Menachem Kutner, Director of Chabad Terror Victims Project, opened the ceremony with a moving prayer for the souls of those who lost their lives and to comfort their bereaved families.
Disputing unwarranted water bill charges is an uphill battle. It takes more than having the facts on your side to win. To help with this difficult challenge, the NYC Public Advocate’s office has teamed up with elected officials from across the City to produce a new guide for homeowners and business owners.
After two years of delay, the city is poised to allow a non-profit group to put a sign in a back lane in River Heights. The Chabad Jewish Learning Centre has been asking that a new lane near its campus at 1845 Mathers Avenue be renamed Chabad Street.
United Lubavitch Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway brought a professional trainer to create a second-to-none acrobatic team for the students. The yeshiva realized that students needed a good kosher outlet to strive and feel good about themselves. Returning to class from the gym, they feel empowered and more focused than ever before.
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