Negotiations between the Russian Federation and the Chabad-Lubavitch movement over the return of Jewish texts in the custody of Russian state agencies have failed to date, according to a new filing in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Boys from Rabbi Raskin‘s first grade class in Lubavitcher Yeshiva went on a Purim adventure, solving riddles that lead them through the four mitzvos of Purim along Kingston Avenue’s shops. In the picture above, R’ Shloimy Klein of HaSofer explains fascinating details about the writing of a Megilla.
Students from Cheder at the Ohel spent part of their day on Sunday drawing cards and packing mishloach manos for seniors in two local nursing homes.
Hundreds of Bochurim gathered in the hall at Beis Rivka for a grand Siyum Horambam, marking the 30th completion of the 3-Prokim-a-day cycle. The event was broadcasted live via CrownHeights.info and thousands tuned in.
Gombo’s Bake Shop on Kingston has always been into crating interesting baked goods that relate to our holidays, and Purim was no different. Check it out!
Samantha Adelsberg graduated from New York University in 2010 and wanted to stay in the area. The Chabad House Serving NYU, directed by Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Dov Yona and Sarah Korn, was a big factor in her decision to remain downtown, because she knew she’d have a Jewish community and fabulous place to enjoy the Sabbath.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Avrohom Yehudah Vaisfiche, OBM, a member of Anash of Beitar Ilit, Israel, at the age of 80.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cecil, and children: R’ Eliezer (Petach Tikva, Israel), R’ Yaakov (Jerusalem, Israel), R’ Itzik (Crown Heights), Mrs. Ruti Tourenheim (Beitar, Israel), Mrs. Raanana Hershkop (Beitar, Israel) and Mrs. Menuchi Kanevsky (Crown Heights).
Unknown attackers threw a pair of firebombs at a Russian synagogue, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday.
Making a last minute dash to Boro Park for the perfect addition to your mishloach manos… laying out your childrens’ costumes so they’re pressed and ready in time for megilla… polishing the prized silver mezuzah case that you won at a Chinese auction all those years ago… finishing a purim seuda menu that is both hearty enough to feed the ravenous revelers who will come toppling tipsily through the door, and festive enough to compliment the holiday feel… smiling as you acknowledge the hard work it takes to run a household, hard work that is rewarded with the ultimate nachas and inner joy.
Students of Rabbis Mendy Barnett and Yossi Goldstein of Oholei Torah both celebrated their siddur parties this past Sunday.
Yossi and Mushkie (nee Dinerman) Mendelson (Crown Heights)
Chanan and Aliza Krivisky (Jericho, NY)
A new Jewish center planned for Stony Brook, NY is just about halfway through the fundraising process and its administration hopes to break ground on the project this summer.
Avraham Yaakov Panish (Plainview, NY) and Gittel Bernstien (Cedarhurst, NY)
Chaim and Batsheva (nee Scott) Feldman (Hollywood, FL)
Tonight, 11 Adar a grand Siyum HaRambam will unite Talmidei Hatmimim in the New York area. The historic Rambam celebration marks the 30th cycle of completing Rambam according to the 3 Perakim a day cycle and the 10th Siyum for the 1 Perek a day cycle.
The Caulfield (Katanga) Beth Hamedrash in Melbourne, Australia hosted its inaugural Pre-Purim Fair on Sunday, 4 March 2012.
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