New Engagement!
Yankele Bistritsky (Crown Heights) and Hudi (bas Mendeleh) Levin (Crown Heights)
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KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
New Engagement!
Avrumie Goldfein (Philadelphia, PA) and Tzivia Ross (Woodmere, NY)
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article discussing the current prevailing trend in education: the focus on training teachers, re-approaching educators from within, to effect change at the core of the educational system.
New Teacher’s Training Program Launched
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article discussing the current prevailing trend in education: the focus on training teachers, re-approaching educators from within, to effect change at the core of the educational system.
Life’s Work Is a Talmud Accessible to All Jews
JERUSALEM — In the 1960s, when a young Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz embarked on the mammoth task of translating the ancient Jewish texts of the Talmud into modern Hebrew and, even more daringly, providing his own commentary alongside those of the classical sages, the state of Israel was still in its teens, there were no home computers, and man had not yet landed on the moon.
RUSSIA [FJC] — In the west Siberian city of Tomsk, the historic synagogue has been completely restored and it has been crowned with a new dome. The Jewish community of Tomsk has been awaiting the rejuvenation of their synagogue for nearly a decade.
With Brand-New Dome Tomsk Synagogue Fully Restored
RUSSIA [FJC] — In the west Siberian city of Tomsk, the historic synagogue has been completely restored and it has been crowned with a new dome. The Jewish community of Tomsk has been awaiting the rejuvenation of their synagogue for nearly a decade.
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Yakov Avinu (Jacob our Forefather) that his name would no longer be called “Yakov” (Jacob), it would now be called “Yisroel” (Israel).
2. As the preface to a question, the Rebbe now quotes the Talmud which discusses this verse:
The Talmud tells us that whoever calls our Forefather Avraham “Avram” (which was his original name), transgresses on the verse, “And your name shall no longer be called ‘Avram’; it shall henceforth be called ‘Avraham’ ”.
The Talmud then goes on to ask, “Why does this rule not also apply to Yakov Avinu? Why is it that we can still call Yakov Avinu “Yakov” even after Hashem told him, “No longer will your name be Yakov, but Yisroel will be your name”?
Sicha of the Rebbe – Parshas Vayishlach
The Rebbe says:
1. In this week’s Torah portion Hashem (G-d) tells Yakov Avinu (Jacob our Forefather) that his name would no longer be called “Yakov” (Jacob), it would now be called “Yisroel” (Israel).
2. As the preface to a question, the Rebbe now quotes the Talmud which discusses this verse:
The Talmud tells us that whoever calls our Forefather Avraham “Avram” (which was his original name), transgresses on the verse, “And your name shall no longer be called ‘Avram’; it shall henceforth be called ‘Avraham’ ”.
The Talmud then goes on to ask, “Why does this rule not also apply to Yakov Avinu? Why is it that we can still call Yakov Avinu “Yakov” even after Hashem told him, “No longer will your name be Yakov, but Yisroel will be your name”?
Taub Class Covers 53 Chapters in Two Hours
Wednesday night, 10 Kislev, a crowd of 80 packed into the one room sanctuary at Nosson’s Shul on Empire Blvd. They came to hear an overview on the Tanya from Rabbi Shais Taub, creator of the famous Tanya Map from Kehos and the all-time most popular JLI course, Soul Maps.
U.S. Vice President Quotes Rebbe at New American Jewish History Museum
The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, is one of 18 individuals to be included in a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History, which officially opens this month in Philadelphia.
Monday: Rally at the Ohel
There will be at rally at the Ohel Monday, November 22, for all children ages 5 through 12. Buess will leave from 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:30pm.
Avraham Fried and Yeedle to Perform in Brazil
Avraham Fried was recently at the Freilach studio in Monroe, NY rehearsing for an upcoming concert with Yeedle in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Yeshiva Lubavitch of Brazil will be presenting the concert, produced by Yaron Levy with Pearl Production.
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict… (Dorothy Thompson).”Having become increasingly committed to Torah Judaism, a woman once lamented in bemusement: “Rabbi, will my moral conflicts ever end? I had hoped, in embracing Judaism, to no longer struggle with issues of moral substance.” After all, is that not what Judaism is about? Yet, it had not turned out that way in the least,” she proceeded in exasperation, “To the contrary; my struggles have become considerably amplified.”
“In this very real world, good doesn't drive out evil. Evil doesn't drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive (William Bernbach).”
Crime of Silence – Passivity Vs Political Correctness
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict… (Dorothy Thompson).”
“In this very real world, good doesn’t drive out evil. Evil doesn’t drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive (William Bernbach).”
Having become increasingly committed to Torah Judaism, a woman once lamented in bemusement: “Rabbi, will my moral conflicts ever end? I had hoped, in embracing Judaism, to no longer struggle with issues of moral substance.” After all, is that not what Judaism is about? Yet, it had not turned out that way in the least,” she proceeded in exasperation, “To the contrary; my struggles have become considerably amplified.”
New Engagement!
Levi (ben R. Zushe) Wilhelm (Crown Heights) and Chayala (bas R. Shea) Harlig (Las Vegas, NV)
L’Chaim Motzai Shabbos at Chovevei Torah
885 Eastern Pkwy [between Albany and Troy Ave]
4 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Yehuda and Mimi (nee Barnett) Meyer
327 Crown St [between New York and Nostrand Ave]
Moshe and Rivky (nee Lasker) Rendler
778 Montgomery St [between Albany and Troy Ave]
Yossi and Nechama Dina Schmukler
Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown St [hall entrance on Albany Ave]
Mordechai and Chagit Epelbaum
1544 President, Apt L [between Albany and Troy Ave]
The question that is on most people’s minds is “does a Rov of a Kehilla need Semicha, or not?” and it’s been a question that has been lingering and festering among many in the neighborhood. Rather putting this issue to bed, the Zabla Beis Din has remained mum on the topic.
So our researchers have gathered a collection of a Sicha, letter and a story upon which you can make your own informed decision.
Does A Rov of a Kehilla Need Semicha?
The question that is on most people’s minds is “does a Rov of a Kehilla need Semicha, or not?” and it’s been a question that has been lingering and festering among many in the neighborhood. Rather putting this issue to bed, the Zabla Beis Din has remained mum on the topic.
So our researchers have gathered a collection of a Sicha, letter and a story upon which you can make your own informed decision.
In this weeks Parasha - Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
Halacha and the Parasha: The Benefit of a Bechor
In this weeks Parasha – Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
Cheder at the Ohel has Exciting Rosh Chodesh Kislev
The day following the Kinus hashluchim, some had the pleasure of witnessing the pure enthusiasm of Cheder boys. Boys from Cheder at the Ohel had a fun and informative program in the 2nd tent by the Ohel on Monday Rosh Chodesh Kislev.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The students of Rabbi Yossi Goldsteins Pre-1a class got together to perform the minhag of saying Shema over an infant on the night before his Bris Milah.
Vach Nacht: Student Say Shema for Teachers Grandson
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The students of Rabbi Yossi Goldsteins Pre-1a class got together to perform the minhag of saying Shema over an infant on the night before his Bris Milah.
