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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Assi and Devorah Esther (nee Kaplan) Harel (Crown Heights / Migdal HaEmek)
Last night close to 300 residents turned out for the pre-election meet the candidates meeting in Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street last night. As the event progressed the hall gradually filled, giving hope that the community is giving this election some serious consideration.
Among the usual flare-ups of emotions, and the need to quiet everyone down, meeting moderator Dr. Tuvia Tatik did a commendable job keeping things moving and giving candidates the opportunity to speak.
Chabad on Campus “IsraeLinks” three week educational adventure, linking our Land, our People and our Heritage, left last Thursday from New York’s JFK Airport.
Just as Jews around the country were preparing to gather to pray for Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, word of his passing arrived.
Earlier in the afternoon, it was reported that his medical condition had severely deteriorated, and that prayers were sought.
A pedestrian was struck by a car and injured as he was crossing Empire Boulevard in front of the 71st Precinct. The victim was treated at the scene by EMS and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Bar Mitzvah Division, the oldest division at Gan Yisroel New York, is a small and warm program specially designed for 12-13 year old Bochurim. With a curriculum created and designed by noted Mechanchim worldwide, learning is packed with fun and excitement. The Bochurim enjoy a 1-on-1 chavrusa with talented and Chassidishe staff, introducing them to a world of in-depth Chassidus they’ve never seen. With hours of amazing fun, daily sports and activities, unmatched outings, along with the most caring and energetic staff the boys enjoy the summer of a lifetime.
Director – Yossi Goldberg CH, New York
Director – Raphi Steiner Toronto, Canada
ULY Crown Street’s 8th Grade posses for a group photo in front of their school.
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