Weekly Dvar Torah: Moshe and the Seventh Generation
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about the upcoming day of Yud Shvat, and how the Rebbe’s legacy was rooted in part with lessons that can be learned from this Parsha.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights Shomrim was proudly represented last night as Chaverim of Bergen County unveiled their first response vehicle. The event was a show of unity from Chaverim and Shomrim Divisions across the NYC area and beyond.
Laws and Customs: Preparing For Yud Shvat
As a preparation for Yud Shevat, Rabbi Shmuel Lesches of Young Yeshivah has provided a booklet with information about the customs associated with this day.
Groundbreaking Film on the Rebbe’s Call to Bochurim Highlighting This Year’s Kinus Hatmimim
An original 4-part film produced by acclaimed Filmmaker Shlomo Chaim Rivkin, encapsulates three core elements that contribute to the make-up of “The Rebbe’s Bochurim”.
New Engagement!
Schneur Zalman Raskin (Montreal, Quebec) to Shaina Bracha Austin (London, UK)
From The Editor: When It Comes To 770 There Are No Innocents, Everyone Is Guilty
Just over three weeks ago, the major story of the “tunnels” under 770 broke, leading every Lubavitcher to reexamine the way that they have dealt with some of the extreme elements in Chabad. As the dust settles, and cement dries, the question is now being asked “Will anything change?” Unfortunately, everyone continues to do what has always been done, pass the buck and refuse to take action.
PSA: Due To Con-Ed Repair Work, Electricity to 770 to be Shut Off
770 will go dark temporarily Thursday night as Con Edison works to repair underground equipment smoking heavily in front of the building. At present no estimate is known as for how long the work will go on for.
The Campaign That Doesn’t End
Recently, we have passed the stretch of time many Chabad Rabbis know as fundraising season. Boruch Hashem, many goals were reached, and campaigns have ended. There is one campaign, however, that does not end – no matter how much time passes.
New Engagement!
Meir Zisman (New Hempstead, NY) to Jenna Grossman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, Jan. 21st, 8:00pm at the JCM
Seating Map, See Lubavitch Yeshivos in Numbers
See the numbers: A record 54 yeshivos will be joining ‘An Hour With the Rebbe’ on Yud Shevat. Which yeshivos are they, and how many bochurim are in each one?
Weekly Letter: A Tribute to the Frierdiker Rebbe
My father, Rabbi Mindel – had written a tribute to the Frierdiker Rebbe, after his passing. A condensed biography we can say. He had felt a special closeness to the Friediker Rebbe – not only on a chossid-Rebbe level, but on a personal level as well. As a son to a father, he would tell us.
The Bracha of the Arak
Merkaz Sefarad Chabad in partnership with the Lipsker and Zaets families, (decendants of the Abir Yaacov and the Baba Sali), invite you to join in the annual Hiloula of Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhatzeira this coming Tuesday night, January 23rd.
Picture of the Day
It’s a sign with good tidings for the Chabad Jewish Community Center in Folsom, CA. Iy”h they will soon be launching work on their future home.
CGI Poconos Joins CKids Gan Israel Network
In what has become a global movement, CGI Poconos, a pioneering camp for public school children, is the latest camp to join the CKids Gan Israel network of overnight camps worldwide.
Travel Advisory Issued For NYC Friday With Snow Expected
The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a Travel Advisory for Friday, January 19, for snow and possible impacts to the evening commute.
JEM: The President of Uruguay and the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Mr. Luis Alberto Lacalle de Herrera, former President of Uruguay, describes an encounter he had with the Rebbe.
Exclusive JEM Sale In Honor Of Yud Shevat
In honor of Yud Shevat, JEM presents their first ever warehouse sale, offering photos and prints of the Rebbe at clearance prices.
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