Gallery: Thousands of Bochurim Attend Yud Shvat Kinus
Over 2000 Bochurim packed into the Rosa Hall in Beis Rivka Campus Chomesh for the 6th annual Kinus Hatmimim Haolami and Farbrengen in honor of Yud Shvat marking 60 years to the Rebbes Nesius.
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Eber’s Tishrei Liquor and Wine Sale
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The new Tznius campaign organizers have issued a letter to Crown Heights residents explaining their campaign. In the letter the group begins with the significance of Tznius behavior and dress. Then touches on their campaign, where its states; “...individuals have committed themselves to patronize only those stores that are committed to operate in congruence with.. ..standards of Chassidishe Shchuneh.” It also lists a few stores who have committed themselves to this campaign. The letter is signed by both Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Schwei.
New “Tznius” Campaign Issues Letter
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — The new Tznius campaign organizers have issued a letter to Crown Heights residents explaining their campaign. In the letter the group begins with the significance of Tznius behavior and dress. Then touches on their campaign, where its states; “…individuals have committed themselves to patronize only those stores that are committed to operate in congruence with.. ..standards of Chassidishe Shchuneh.” It also lists a few stores who have committed themselves to this campaign. The letter is signed by both Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Schwei.
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the ascension of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, to the global leadership of Chabad. In that time, the organization has grown from a small hassidic group into a global powerhouse of Jewish outreach. But 15 years after our great rebbe's passing, and with Chabad firing on all cylinders, it faces a major decision as to its future. It will either continue to focus on horizontal expansion - opening more Chabad Houses and sending out more rabbi-emissaries - or it will begin focusing on vertical expansion.
No Holds Barred: The future of Chabad
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the ascension of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, to the global leadership of Chabad. In that time, the organization has grown from a small hassidic group into a global powerhouse of Jewish outreach. But 15 years after our great rebbe’s passing, and with Chabad firing on all cylinders, it faces a major decision as to its future. It will either continue to focus on horizontal expansion – opening more Chabad Houses and sending out more rabbi-emissaries – or it will begin focusing on vertical expansion.
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
CARLSBAD, CA — Chabad of La Costa, in Carlsbad, California, inaugurated a Torah at Shabbat services last week.
Not just any Torah.
From Carlsbad to Carlsbad: Chabad of La Costa Welcomes a Torah home
By Dvora Lakein for Lubavitch.com
CARLSBAD, CA — Chabad of La Costa, in Carlsbad, California, inaugurated a Torah at Shabbat services last week.
Not just any Torah.
Photo Gallery: Hammer and Holtzberg L’Chaim!
Pictures from the L’Chaim of Avi Hammer (Los Angeles, CA) and Shaindy Holtzberg (Crown Heights), which took place Monday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Crown St.
Photos and Video: Paris Marks Yud Shvat
PARIS, France [CHI] — A farbrengen was held at Beth Haya Mouchka in honor of Yud Shvat with Rabbi Shmuel Azimov, joined by many Shluchim and mekoravim from local communities.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Sholom and Perel Lishner (Crown Heights) on the birth of a daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
By Christopher Walken for the First Post
From racial profiling to anti-missile shields: the measures Brown should be introducing
In the wake of the international panic caused by the Detroit underpants bomber on Christmas Day, Gordon Brown has come out with a range of new security measures. A 'no-fly' list is to be established, all flights between Britain and Yemen are cancelled forthwith, and terrorist movements will be “seamlessly tracked and disrupted”. Finally, the introduction of full body scanners will begin at British airports next week.
Air Security: Rest of World Needs to Learn from El Al
By Christopher Walken for the First Post
From racial profiling to anti-missile shields: the measures Brown should be introducing
In the wake of the international panic caused by the Detroit underpants bomber on Christmas Day, Gordon Brown has come out with a range of new security measures. A ‘no-fly’ list is to be established, all flights between Britain and Yemen are cancelled forthwith, and terrorist movements will be “seamlessly tracked and disrupted”. Finally, the introduction of full body scanners will begin at British airports next week.
Bochurim Tour the Frierdiker Rebbes Apartment
In honor of Yud Shvat Bochurim got a special tour of the Frierdiker Rebbes Apartment and Yechidus Room, as well as of the Rebbes Library in 770. A big thank you goes to the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolami for organizing this.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Yisroel Litchkowski (New York) and Illana Devorah Fried (Long Beach, CA) on their engagement.
Have a Mazal Tov you want to share? Email us at MazalTov@CrownHeights.info!
eCharityBox, an Atlanta based start-up, recently launched a Tzedakah application called eCharityBox. This innovative desktop and mobile application enables charities to collect micro-donations online from supporters.
Coinstipated? Tzedakah Pushka Goes Digital!
eCharityBox, an Atlanta based start-up, recently launched a Tzedakah application called eCharityBox. This innovative desktop and mobile application enables charities to collect micro-donations online from supporters.
In honor of the sixtieth anniversary of Yud Shevat, JEM has announced a new online version of Living Torah. To kick it off, they are featuring the Rebbe’s first Chassidic Discourse – delivered on Yud Shevat, 5711.
1st Episode of Living Torah Online Features Rebbe’s First Maamar
In honor of the sixtieth anniversary of Yud Shevat, JEM has announced a new online version of Living Torah. To kick it off, they are featuring the Rebbe’s first Chassidic Discourse – delivered on Yud Shevat, 5711.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale Celebrates 18th Anniversary
RIVERDALE, NY [CHI] — Over 250 friends and supporters gathered Saturday evening, January 23, 2010, for a gala evening of dinner, entertainment, and tribute, celebrating the 18th anniversary of Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale, directed by Rabbi Levi Y. and Sorah Shemtov at the New York Botanical Garden. The honorees were Al Kahn & Dr. Robert & Rachel Jetter, & Daniel & Chani Oshinsky.
The Rebbe says:
1. There is a famous letter of the Baal Shem Tov in which he describes his encounter with the soul of Moshiach (the Messiah) during one of his journeys throughout the heavenly spheres. “When will the Master come?” asked the Baal Shem Tov, “When your wellsprings (the wellsprings of Chassidus) are spread throughout, even to the outside” answered Moshiach.
2. The Rebbe points out that since our Sages tell us that everything can be found in the Torah, this idea that as the result of the wellsprings of Chassidus being spread throughout the world Moshiach will come must also be hinted at in the Torah:
In its description of the exodus from Egypt, the Torah says, “The children of Israel left triumphantly”. The Targum Onkelos (a major translator of the Torah into Aramaic) translates this verse into Aramaic and writes, “The children of Israel left with their heads held high”.
1. There is a famous letter of the Baal Shem Tov in which he describes his encounter with the soul of Moshiach (the Messiah) during one of his journeys throughout the heavenly spheres. “When will the Master come?” asked the Baal Shem Tov, “When your wellsprings (the wellsprings of Chassidus) are spread throughout, even to the outside” answered Moshiach.
2. The Rebbe points out that since our Sages tell us that everything can be found in the Torah, this idea that as the result of the wellsprings of Chassidus being spread throughout the world Moshiach will come must also be hinted at in the Torah:
In its description of the exodus from Egypt, the Torah says, “The children of Israel left triumphantly”. The Targum Onkelos (a major translator of the Torah into Aramaic) translates this verse into Aramaic and writes, “The children of Israel left with their heads held high”.
A Sicha of the Rebbe – The Tenth of Shvat
The Rebbe says:
1. There is a famous letter of the Baal Shem Tov in which he describes his encounter with the soul of Moshiach (the Messiah) during one of his journeys throughout the heavenly spheres. “When will the Master come?” asked the Baal Shem Tov, “When your wellsprings (the wellsprings of Chassidus) are spread throughout, even to the outside” answered Moshiach.
2. The Rebbe points out that since our Sages tell us that everything can be found in the Torah, this idea that as the result of the wellsprings of Chassidus being spread throughout the world Moshiach will come must also be hinted at in the Torah:
In its description of the exodus from Egypt, the Torah says, “The children of Israel left triumphantly”. The Targum Onkelos (a major translator of the Torah into Aramaic) translates this verse into Aramaic and writes, “The children of Israel left with their heads held high”.
Mazal Tov! – It’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Sholom and Sarah’le (nee Wilansky) Lesches (Montreal, Canada) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
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