The Life and Legacy of the “Rashag” – Rabbi Shemaryahu Gurary
In honor of the Yartzeit of Rabbi Shemaryahu Gurary, the Rashag, we present a history by author and historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin.
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The Tanya Revolution! Bring The Tanya Into Your Home
Here’s My Story: The Critic
Rabbi Meir Tzvi Gruzman was one of the first lecturers in the Tomchei Temimim yeshivah in Lod, Israel, and went on to serve as one of the heads of Tomchei Temimim in Kfar Chabad for nearly fifty years. He was interviewed in his home in November 2011.
Gallery: Shluchim of France Gather For Regional Kinus
The Shluchim of France, of which there are over 400, gathered in the French city of Toulon for a regional Kinus Hashluchim. The event was highlighted as a very large success.
Chazan Tzvi Hersh Tsatskis, 85, a Musical Fixture at the Rebbe’s Farbrengens
Chazan Tzvi Hersh Tsatskis was a cantor, pianist and choral leader who maintained his Jewish faith in the Soviet Union despite persecution and brief imprisonment. Following emigration to the United States in 1970 as a young refusenik, he became a synagogue cantor and a beloved leader of Chassidic songs at many farbrengens of the Rebbe—Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. He passed away on 10 Shevat (Jan. 21) in Cedarhurst on Long Island, N.Y. He was 85 years old.
Midnight Bonfire Pizza Party, A Farbrengen in the Forest, and 10 Israeli Soldiers Commit to Daily Teffilin
“We had scheduled a barbecue with live music for an elite unit in the Army fighting in Gaza,” Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz wrote. “Unfortunately two soldiers were killed so the commander did not feel it was appropriate to celebrate with a barbecue and music. He cancelled the event.”
Taharas Habayis to Release Updated List
Bezras Hashem Wednesday 19 Adar, Rabbonim and Mashpiim are set to present the Yungerlait with their official ordination, and the Machon is set to officially release the updated list of Madrichei Chassanim as well as the launching of a website to help all reaching this special stage in life.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Aryeh Weitman (Miami, FL) to Devorah Klein (Pittsburgh, PA)
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended February 15th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) will be suspended on Thursday, February 15, 2024 for Weather and Trash Collection Operations. Meters remain in effect.
Information To be Menachem Avel Sossie Scheinfeld
Sossie Scheinfeld is sitting Shiva in Crown Heights. Times and location in extended article.
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Travel credit for the summer plans you thought were unaffordable? Imagine the shock you’ll feel when they announce your name.
JLI: Unpacking the Most Confusing Bible Stories
From Eve in the Garden of Eden, to the Jews who served the Golden Calf, to Moses hitting the rock, join us for an examination of some of the most enigmatic Bible stories with critical outcomes. Understand the real cosmic setup and leave inspired in your daily struggle.
Welcome Back, Bais Rivkah!
After a refreshing mid-winter vacation, Bais Rivkah students returned to school on Wednesday, ready to jump back into routine. But it wasn’t a regular morning!
Information To Be Menachem Avel the Sputz Family
The Sputz Family is sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of their daughter, Mussie Sputz OBM. Times and location in extended article.
JEM: The Rebbe and A Member of the US House of Representatives
Courtesy of JEM, watch this conversation between the Rebbe and Congressman Stephen Solarz.
1,800-Year-Old ‘Iron Legion’ Roman Legionary Base Exposed at the Foot of Tel Megiddo
Architectural remains of the 1,800-year-old Roman VIth ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base were uncovered in a recent excavation carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the foot of Tel Megiddo, close to the ancient Kfar Othnay village.
Shluchos Enjoyed Beautiful Breakfast and Preschool Session at Kinus Hashluchos
Chabad Early Childhood recently hosted an amazing event during the Kinus weekend where Shluchos who are preschool directors were given a platform to discuss relevant issues and gain practical guidance.
Safed, Israel, was under attack from barrages of missles fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah.
One Israeli Killed, Eight Injured in Rocket Barrage on Safed and North
At least one Israeli was killed in the northern city of Safed this morning and eight injured in a massive missile barrage from Lebanon that reached across a wide swath of northern Israel, according to initial reports from emergency medical teams. Parts of the city were without electricity following the attacks.
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