Weekly Letter: Regarding the Yom Kippur War
In the letter we share this week – the Rebbe shares some fascinating details regarding the Yom Kippur War with its numerous miracles and brings out a number of important lessons to be learned.
97-year-old Edward Hoffman and his wife, Miriam, met at a convalescent center in Sweden after they survived Nazi concentration camps. This week he recited Birkat Kohanim, the priestly blessing, as four generations of his family looked on during the inaugural High Holiday services at Long Island’s newest synagogue.
97-Year-Old Survivor Finds New Purpose at Long Island’s Newest Congregation
Born in a small town in the Carpathian Mountains, Edward Hoffman was just a teen when his life was upended by the Holocaust. Out of 11 siblings, only he and one brother survived the Nazi German death camps. On Rosh Hashanah morning, 97-year-old Edward Hoffman stood beside the ark at Chabad of Sea Cliff and Glen Cove, N.Y., faced the congregation and recited Birkat Kohanim, the priestly blessing, as three younger generations of his family looked on.
The new Tabacinic Chabad Center and Feldman Family Shul in Clearwater, Fla., will include what is believed to be the first-ever kosher drive-through grocery in the United States.
America’s First Kosher Drive-Through Grocery to Open in Florida
It was once a local Bank of America branch, but now it’s the new Tabacinic Chabad Center and Feldman Family Shul, serving the Jews of Clearwater, Fla. And it includes what is believed to be the first-ever kosher drive-through grocery in the United States.
Photos of Rebbetzin Chana’s Funeral, One of Four Newly-Published Photo Collections
Following extensive effort, JEM is proud to announce today, Vov Tishrei, the publication of four collections of pictures of the Rebbe that have yet to be seen by the public.
Start the New Year With Shaar Habitachon
As we start the new year, a new cycle of the popular Shaar Habitachon shiur with renowned magid shiur Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is starting a new cycle.
Veteran Shluchim Pioneering a New Frontier in the Canadian Rockies
Following a 20-year-long Shlichus in Edmonton, Alberta, Rabbi Dovid and Devorah Pinson and their five children are now embarking on a remarkable new journey of mesiras nefesh and dedication.
Pirsum Rishon: A Letter From Rebbetzin Chana to Rabbi Raskin
In honor of Vov Toshrei, Vaad Ohr Vchom has released a Pirsum Rishon, a check and letter sent from Rebbetzin Chana to Rabbi Raskin, whose family was close to the Rebbetzin.
Rebbetzin Chana
Vov Tishrei Story: Rebbetzin Chana Supervises A Boy in 1947
In honor Vov Tishrei, the Yartzeit of the Rebbetzin Chana, Rabbi Chim Dalfin tells a story of The Rebbetzin when she supervised a young boy in 1947.
Four Mugah Mamorim the Rebbe Dedicated to His Mother
The four Mugah Mamorim the Rebbe dedicated to his Mother in honor of Vov Tishrei are now available on YouTube and Spotify taught by Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz.
Gallery: Rabbi Sternberg Farbrengs For Bochurim
Bochurim Farbrenged with Rabbi Sternberg Wednesday night, being inspired and energized as Tishrei begins.
Torah Reading Right Before Davening Mincha on Yom Kippur, A Shiur By Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm
A video Shiur by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, is now available discussing the Torah reading right before davening Mincha on Yom Kippur, and why these are the specific topics are spoken about, when talking about teshuvah on Yom Kippur.
Laws and Customs: Machzor Companions For Yom Kippur
The Machzor Companions are prepared for those davening at home without a minyan. They include an easy-to-follow guide to the Piyuttim along with explanations, annotations and suggested niggunim. For Yom Kippur, there is also a useful list of Tefillah priorities for those who cannot daven everything.
6 Tishrei: The Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chana, Mother of the Rebbe
A brief overview of Rebbetzin Chana’s life, the events of 6 Tishrei 5725, and the ensuing years brought to life with links to the material referenced.
Four Week Utility Project Set to Begin Near The Intersection of New York Ave and Empire Blvd
A utility project set to begin in Crown Heights next week will enhance the reach of Fiber connection in the area, and will take approximately four weeks to complete.
Watch Avraham Fried and Aryeh Hurwitz Sing Shaarei Dmaos
In front of an audience of men, women and children Avraham Fried invites Aryeh Leib Hurwitz on stage for a duet of “Shaarei Dmaos”.
Powerball Jackpot Surges to $725M After 27 Consecutive Drawings With No Winner
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Wednesday night to claim the $672 million grand prize.
Here’s My Story: Israel’s Youngest Defenders
Rabbi Avremi Kievman has served as a Chabad emissary in Liverpool, England, together with his family, since 1992. He was interviewed in the My Encounter studio in November 2021.
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