New Engagement!
Benyamin Susskind (Melbourne, Australia) and Ilana Abush (Sydney, Australia)
Terrorists Call for ‘Suspicious Packages’ to be Left on Streets
NEW YORK — Jihadists are waging a psychological war against Americans — planting suspicious, but harmless, bags in public places to create fear and tie up police and bomb squads, officials said.
WATERLOO — Former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin has been acquitted of allowing minors to work at the Postville slaughterhouse. The jury indicated they had reached a verdict shortly before 1 p.m. Monday.
Video Report – Rubashkin Not Guilty in Child Labor Case
WATERLOO — Former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin has been acquitted of allowing minors to work at the Postville slaughterhouse. The jury indicated they had reached a verdict shortly before 1 p.m. Monday.
On Sunday ר"ח תמוז, ,June 13th, Bnos Chomesh Academy will be holding its first flea market event. Over the past 3 months, the school has collected new, and new-condition items that people have lying in their closets, but have no use for. Unopened sets of china, pots and pans in their original packaging, beautiful housewares and clothing some still sporting original tags were donated to Bnos Chomesh in anticipation of their sale.
Thought there were no new ideas out there? Think again!
On Sunday ר”ח תמוז, ,June 13th, Bnos Chomesh Academy will be holding its first flea market event. Over the past 3 months, the school has collected new, and new-condition items that people have lying in their closets, but have no use for. Unopened sets of china, pots and pans in their original packaging, beautiful housewares and clothing some still sporting original tags were donated to Bnos Chomesh in anticipation of their sale.
At last night meet the candidates, each one was given up to five minutes to present their platform on which they are running their campaign and what they bring to the table. Presented here are speeches of all 11 candidates.
Video: Candidates for Vaad Talk About their Mission
At last night meet the candidates, each one was given up to five minutes to present their platform on which they are running their campaign and what they bring to the table. Presented here are speeches of all 11 candidates.
Siyum Sefer Torah at Chabad of Lake Success
This past Sunday, June 6th, Chof Dalad Sivun, two Torah scrolls were dedicated to the Lake Success Chabad, directed by Rabbi Dovid & Chumy Ezagui. The ceremony began at Leanords of Great Neck, where more than 500 community members attended to celebrate this meaningful occasion. Of the two Torah’s one was new, being completed at the siyum, and the other Torah was a rededication of a Torah which is over 500 years old.
In a letter circulated last night, both Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Aharon Yaakov Schwei signed a joint letter calling on all members of the community to come out and vote this Sunday, June 13th.
Rabonim: Come out and Vote!
In a letter circulated last night, both Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Aharon Yaakov Schwei signed a joint letter calling on all members of the community to come out and vote this Sunday, June 13th.
Bochurim Farbreng at Historic Shabbaton in Israel
KFAR CHABAD — Close to 2000 Bochurim, accompanied by 70 of their Hanhalah members, gathered in Kfar Chabad for the third annual National Shabbaton – Shabbos Hachanah to Gimmel Tammuz. Rabbis Moshe Wolberg of Manchester, England & Yossi Gurary of Michigan travelled to Israel exclusively to lead the Shiurim and Farbrengens with the Bochurim over Shabbos, which they did outstandingly.
Young Bochurim Tested in Halachic Knowledge
CROWN HEIGHTS — Shoneh Halachos is a program for eighth grade boys to encourage and guide them in the study of Halacha with the Alter Rebbe’s Psak which is clearly explained through notations made by Rabbi Levi Bistritzky a”h – former Rav of Tzfat. It was established by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights for Oholei Menachem and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street in the goal to expand the knowledge of Halacha and Yiras Shamayim of the talmidim of our community.
As part of its efforts to offer a Chassidishe environment for shluchim's children who live in remote communities, MyShliach has launched numerous initiatives that encourage Chassidishe hanhagos and hachlatos. In addition to its acclaimed mentoring program, MyShliach promotes parent-child learning, Birthday Zone, Chayolei Tzivos Hashem and other exciting programs.
iConnect Hiskashrus Campaign for Yaldei Hashluchim
As part of its efforts to offer a Chassidishe environment for shluchim’s children who live in remote communities, MyShliach has launched numerous initiatives that encourage Chassidishe hanhagos and hachlatos. In addition to its acclaimed mentoring program, MyShliach promotes parent-child learning, Birthday Zone, Chayolei Tzivos Hashem and other exciting programs.
Rabbi Krinsky Visits Shluchim School in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY — The children of Cheder Yaldei HaShluchim Yonkers were treated to a special visit today by the Rebbe’s secretary, Rabbi Y. Krinsky. Rabbi Krinsky travelled to Yonkers, NY, where he spent time with the students and staff of the growing school for Shluchim’s children. The students greeted Rabbi Krinsky upon his arrival at the school with a large banner and enthusiastic singing.
Chabad of Plantation Dedicates New Building
PLANTATION, FL — Ever since Sunday, 10 Sivan (May 23rd), the “Sunshine State” has been shining a bit brighter. After almost two years of arduous labor and legal lobbying, The Chabad Shul of Plantation, Florida held their grand opening celebration on the premises of their beautiful new building.
Video clip of Sefardic Chief Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, who passed earlier today, visiting the Rebbe during October of 1991
Video – Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Visits the Rabbe
Video clip of Sefardic Chief Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, who passed earlier today, visiting the Rebbe during October of 1991
Rubashkin Acquitted on all Child Labor Charges!
WATERLOO — Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin was found not guilty in Iowa state court of violating child labor laws today, Monday.
Shortly before 1:00 PM the jury indicated they had reached a verdict, they found Rubashkin not guilty on 67 counts of child labor violations involving 26 teenagers from Guatemala and Mexico who worked at the former Agriprocessors plant in Postville.
Mazal Tov Harel! – It’s A Boy!
Assi and Devorah Esther (nee Kaplan) Harel (Crown Heights / Migdal HaEmek)
