6 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Chezky and Bassie (nee Plotkin) Rosenfeld
1594 Carroll St [between Troy and Schenectady Ave.]
Eliyahu and Chumi (nee Bukiet) Andruiser
628 Montgomery St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave.]
Mendel and Faigy Bell
717 Empire Blvd. [between Albany and Troy Ave.]
Naftoli and Rochel (nee Yarmush) Charytan
Mendy and Chaya (nee Begun) Schapiro
Yehoshua and Ester (nee Bergevoy) Dubinsky
Shabbos at Besht: Maintaining Standards in Lubavitch
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Shochet will lead a discussion about whether we can maintain Lubavitch standards in spite of a changing world all around us.
Baby Girl!
Shney and Chana Hinda (nee Kugal) Kalmanson (Cincinnati, OH)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe!
Crownheights.info and the Avner Institute present these two unique, never-seen-before photos of the rebbe entering his room.
Photos: Rosh Chodesh Kislev at Rabbi ‘O’s
The bochurim at YNS in New Jersey had a very inspirational farbrengen on Motzei Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Kislev. It started off with Rabbi Yaacov Orimland telling over the events that led up to this tremendous day.
Aliya Institute Learns About Amazing Facts of Judaism
The Aliya Institute has just entered its third successful week of studying JLI’s new course ‘Fascinating Facts.’ This new, exciting and intense 12 week course, which is currently being given by Rabbi Mendy Baitz, has become a major addition to Aliya’s educational arm.
Oxford Society Welcomes New Israeli Ambassador
Oxford University’s Chabad Society welcomed Israeli diplomat Daniel Taub, the new ambassador to the Court of S. James, for a congratulatory reception following a lecture organized by the Oxford Jewish Congregation.
Op-Ed: Chabad is Fighting for Religious Freedom
A man was biking through the countryside. As he approached a fork in the road, he saw that the road sign had been blown down. He could no longer tell which road would lead to his destination. Undaunted, he picked up the sign and looked for the part indicating his original destination. He was now able to discern the direction in which he needed to go.
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok of Ovruch’s Kever Found
Last week, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Gabbai of the Oholei Tzadikim Foundation discovered, after a long search, the kever of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok of Ovruch. Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok was the son of the Tzemach Tzedek, and father in law of the Rebbe Rashab and namesake of the Frierdiker Rebbe.
New JCM Exhibits Will Immerse Children in Story
Enter one of four vibrantly colored canvas entrances, and you’ll immediately find yourself at ease in Abraham and Sarah’s cozy tent. Come March 2012, more than 1 million expected visitors will feel the same way when they get up close to “The Ancient Story of a Modern People,” the brand new fourth floor addition to Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Jewish Children Museum.
National Jewish Retreat Honors David Nesenoff
In May, 2010. David Nesenoff captured the anti-semitic rants of White House press secretary, Helen Thomas, that ricocheted throughout the political world and ultimately resulted in Thomas’ retirement.
Kosovo Jewish Cemetery Desecrated
Kosovo authorities are investigating the desecration Tuesday of a local Jewish cemetery. Swastikas and anti-Jewish slogans were sprayed on tombstones of this old cemetery which was restored less than six months ago.
Rebbetzin Chana’s Memoirs: Pigs Dearer than Children
In this 8th installment of the series, Rebbetzin Chana describes how their Kazakh landlady’s pigs used to disturb her husband, Reb Levik‘s studies. Annoyed, he would shoo them away with his stick. This greatly annoyed the peasant woman, who admittedly loved her pigs more than her own children.
When attending the annual conference of Chabad emissaries in New York, I am frequently tempted to contrast it with similar conventions whose attendees are mandated with securing the Jewish future. Particularly the Jewish Federations’ General Assembly comes to mind as it often takes place around the same time.
Why Donors Like Chabad, Part 2
When attending the annual conference of Chabad emissaries in New York, I am frequently tempted to contrast it with similar conventions whose attendees are mandated with securing the Jewish future. Particularly the Jewish Federations’ General Assembly comes to mind as it often takes place around the same time.
A new music video shows exclusive footage from Rubashkin’s Game Plan, the long awaited documentary film focusing both on the case of Sholom Rubashkin, and dual reaction of anger and solidarity from the Jewish community following the unprecedented harsh sentence handed down in the case.
Much Awaited Song by Marcus-Dachs Duo Arrives
A new music video shows exclusive footage from Rubashkin’s Game Plan, the long awaited documentary film focusing both on the case of Sholom Rubashkin, and dual reaction of anger and solidarity from the Jewish community following the unprecedented harsh sentence handed down in the case.
When it comes to student cooking, I consider myself a serial bad-habit maker; a culinary Jack the Ripper. I’ve committed all the gastronomic sins: Buying microwave meals, not checking the sell-by date on milk and the classic ‘healthy epiphany.' Over-zealously buying vegetables then forgetting about them later, leading to a severe biohazard situation developing in the fridge two weeks later... (or was it a month?)
Liverpool Students Enjoy Cooking Session at Chabad
When it comes to student cooking, I consider myself a serial bad-habit maker; a culinary Jack the Ripper. I’ve committed all the gastronomic sins: Buying microwave meals, not checking the sell-by date on milk and the classic ‘healthy epiphany.’ Over-zealously buying vegetables then forgetting about them later, leading to a severe biohazard situation developing in the fridge two weeks later… (or was it a month?)
New Engagement!
Yossi Nassy (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Loloyan (Encino, CA)
