New Engagement!
Kuti Kalmenson (Crown Heights) and Rochel Freedman (Bahia Blanca, Argentina)
On Wednesday, 22 Shvat 1988, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka passed away after a brief illness. The Rebbetzin felt unwell and was rushed to the hospital. Upon arrival she asked for a glass of water, said the Brocho “Shehakol Nihiya Bidvaro,” and returned her soul to its Creator.
Video: Rare Footage of Rebbetzin’s Funeral
On Wednesday, 22 Shvat 1988, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka passed away after a brief illness. The Rebbetzin felt unwell and was rushed to the hospital. Upon arrival she asked for a glass of water, said the Brocho “Shehakol Nihiya Bidvaro,” and returned her soul to its Creator.
‘Tzfatis’ Break In and Vandalize 770 Women’s Section
Not long after last week‘s violence in 770, ‘Tzfati’ terrorism has struck again. The latest target: An organized group of girls from Israel visiting for the occasion of chof beis shvat.
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In honor of Chof Beis Shvat, the yohrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, we present this rare picture of the Rebbe leading the levaya procession in 5748.
1988: The Rebbe at the Rebbetzin’s Levaya
In honor of Chof Beis Shvat, the yohrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, we present this rare picture of the Rebbe leading the levaya procession in 5748.
A brief biography of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. So little is known about the personality of this great lady who shared the Rebbe's life.
Video: The Life and Times of the Rebbetzin
A brief biography of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. So little is known about the personality of this great lady who shared the Rebbe’s life.
Kfar Chabad Central to IKEA’s Observance of Kosher
You can’t miss an IKEA. Full of furniture and household items with Swedish names many find hard to pronounce, the stores all look the same – big, blue, and yellow.
3 Hooligans Apprehended by Shomrim
Crown Heights [CHI] — Three teenagers were arrested Tuesday evening after being followed by a group of vigilant Shomrim volunteers who witnessed them kick in a window and break into a home on President Street.
CTeen Shabbaton Takes Crown Heights by Storm
It was a riveting weekend for the 420 teens and shlucim from 54 communities from Las Vegas to Vienna attending the International CTeen Shabbaton in Crown Heights this weekend. The action packed Shabbaton combined trips, icebreakers, discussions and speakers, inspiring the attending teens to make hachlotos tovos and get more involved in their local CTeen chapters.
I Was Inspired This Morning
Early this morning, one of the larger Chabad yeshivas from outside of Jerusalem, came to the Kotel. Their schedule was to first sit in small groups, mostly with a chavrousa and learn Chassidus, and then an hour or so later, they straggled off to the local mikvah.
New Engagement!
Pinny Kievman (Crown Heights) and Souchie Mathless (New Haven, CT)
L’Chaim will be Wednesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]
Roza Weiss, daughter of Sholom and Leah Rubashkin, spoke at an achdus gathering for women in Toronto.
Video: Sholom Rubashkin’s Daughter Speaks
Roza Weiss, daughter of Sholom and Leah Rubashkin, spoke at an achdus gathering for women in Toronto.
Rebbetzin Answers the Call to Inspire Others
Those close to Rebbetzin Fruma Schapiro of Chabad North Shore often refer to her as a “super rebbetzin” or the queen of multi-tasking.
Who Really Invented the Sandwich?
This year, sloppy eaters everywhere are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the invention of the sandwich by its eponymous Earl in 1762.
Teachers Conference Announced
The Merkos Chinuch Office announced today that this year’s The Kinus HaMechanchos, (the women’s education conference) will be held at the beautiful DOLCE Conference Center in Norwalk CT on Monday 12 Tammuz, July 1st and Tuesday 13 Tammuz, July 2nd. The men’s conference date and place will be announced shortly as well.
Photos: Aleph Annouces Auction Winners
Marking the successful conclusion of their annual auction, Aleph announced this years lucky winners.
When Chabad Shluchim travel to obscure locations around the world as emissaries of the Jewish people, setting up shop near college campuses, large cities, and even tiny rural towns to share the vibrancy of our religion with just one more Jew, they must confront the logistical challenges of providing their children with a traditional Lubavitch education and interactions with Orthodox children their age.
Chabad’s School of the Future
When Chabad Shluchim travel to obscure locations around the world as emissaries of the Jewish people, setting up shop near college campuses, large cities, and even tiny rural towns to share the vibrancy of our religion with just one more Jew, they must confront the logistical challenges of providing their children with a traditional Lubavitch education and interactions with Orthodox children their age.
