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.
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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.
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”?
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.
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.
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 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).”
“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.”
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]
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.
In this weeks Parasha – Vayishlach we dicuss the benefits of a Bechor [the first born].
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.
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to present a magnificent photo of the Rebbe from 6 Tishrei 5732/1971, With special thanks to the Minkowitz family.
Students of Pre 1-A and the first and second grades of Oholei Torah found their own way to commemorate the passing of Crown Heights-born Shliach Levi Deitsch OBM.
Rabbi Michy and Miriam Rav-Noy welcomed over 900 men, women, children and teens to their 3K Friendship Walk in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 14, 2010. The purpose of the event was to raise funds and community awareness for their vital programs.
