Statement From Chabad Regarding Manis Comments

BROOKLYN, NY — Regarding recent comments made by Rabbi Manis Friedman in response to a question posed by Moment Magazine, we vehemently disagree with any sentiment suggesting that Judaism allows for the wanton destruction of civilian life, even when at war.

In keeping with Jewish law, it is the unequivocal position of Chabad-Lubavitch that all human life is G-d given, precious, and must be treated with respect, dignity and compassion.

Hassidic Rabbi Wins National Design Award

A Hasidic Rabbi from Brooklyn has won a prestigious national award for the best-designed book published in 2008.

Rabbi Chaim Miller, who authored and designed the Kol Menachem Passover Haggadah, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award at a ceremony in the Roosevelt Hotel, New York, last week. Miller attributed his success to the influences of Kabbalah. “I have never had any formal training in design,” he confessed. “I think it was all those hours of studying the Kabbalah that must have nurtured my artistic soul.”

Security Measures Implemented for Upcoming Kinusim

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — With each passing year the Kinus HaShluchim and Shluchos keeps growing, and with it the security concerns grow as well. The Vaad Hakinus sought a solution to remedy this concern, and came up with the idea of adding photos to the identification cards the attendees already wear.

New Video from JEM coming soon!

In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, JEM is releasing a new Video from the My Encounter with the Rebbe archive, called Sensitivity.; The Rebbe’s compassionate attention to “the little things”.

Culled from tens of hours of in-depth interviews, Sensitivity presents the simple but fascinating stories of those who felt the care and attention to their smallest needs exhibited by the Rebbe.

More details to come….