In the Hasidic enclave of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, there are many things that women can’t or just don’t do: Be counted as one of the 10 people needed to make up a minyan, or prayer quorum. Walk around in pants. But vote?
Here are some important safety tips to ensure you have a happy Pesach!
“We become aware of the void as we fill it” (Antonio Porchia).
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –A skillful fiddler caused a large crowd of pedestrians to clap their hands and lift their feet as he played lively tunes in the center of the town’s square. Unable to hear the music, a deaf passerby stopped to observe the strange spectacle. As he watched the people bounce and swirl, he wondered to himself: “What has gotten into these people, why in the world do they act this strange?”
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Photographer Shmuli Tuvel, who drove a Mitzvah Tank in this year’s parade, didn’t leave his camera at home; his unique set of pictures show the inside looking out!
Melbourne, Australia [CHI] — Thursday night, the 109th birthday of the Rebbe, saw a beautiful Farbrengen take place in Ohel Chana Seminary in Melbourne, which is unique in that the seminary remains open for the entire month of Nissan.
In honor of the Rebbe’s birthday – Yud Alef Nissan,two Lubavitcher Bochurim, Moshe Gruenberg and Sruly Clapman, who were sent to Kasher the Westin resort on the island of Aruba, went touring the island in order to hunt for Jews.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, was born Friday, April 18, 1902 (11 Nissan 5662) in the Ukrainian town of Nikolayev. In honor of this special day the Avner Institute would like to present a highly influential encounter from April 1981 with Aharon Levy, who worked in the Consulate General of Israel in New York City.
Use your mouse or arrows to see a full 360 degree view of the Mitzvah Tanks lined up ready to roll.
WASHINGTON DC [CHI] — The President of the United States has issued a proclamation naming Friday “Education and Sharing Day USA” and honoring the memory of the Rebbe.
In honor of Yud Alef Nissan, the Rebbes birthday, a massive childrens rally took place in front of 770.
It’s rare for a DVD go on sale, especially if the DVD is still selling well. But Mitzvah Boulevard is no ordinary DVD, and this is no ordinary sale. For the next 4 days, Mitzvah Boulevard will be on sale exclusively at MostlyMusic.com for only $17.99.
Mendy Gansbourg (Montreal, Canada) and Mushky Kaplan (Montreal, Canada)
Menachem Mendel Levitansky (S. Monica, CA) and Brochie Kagan (Miami, FL)
Yossi and Chanie Simon (London, UK)
Avrohom and Rachelli Jacks (Melbourne, Australia)
A transient allegedly responsible for a potentially deadly explosion outside a Santa Monica synagogue was ordered today to be returned to Los Angeles from Ohio to face charges stemming from the blast.
KAWKAWLIN — In a shop just off M-13, a team of six artists has worked for the past month to recreate an ancient and significant piece of history now on its way to New York City.
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