New JEM DVD Narated By Children


BROOKLYN , NY [CHI] — In 770, children would gather in their privileged spot in the front of the shul standing near the Rebbe’s Shtender. Their eyes would alternate between the holy words of the Siddur and catching glimpses of the Rebbe at prayer.

When Davening with the Rebbe first came out in 1998, it was acclaimed by parents and educators alike. Children were once again able to see and hear up close the Rebbe Davening.

With this special relationship in mind, a new version of Davening with the Rebbe has been released. Climbing the Rungs of Prayer has the original video footage and soundtrack, but it has gone giant steps further. Besides being available for the first time on DVD, the new version has a children’s narration narrated by children and explaining many basic concepts of prayer in a clear unsophisticated style which can easily be grasped by youngsters.

Sample Video in the Extended Article!

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Miami Student Take Ahavas Yisroel to a New Level

MIAMI, FL [CHI] — The students of Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami are well known for their over-the-top ahavas yisroel—love of their fellow Jews. Two years ago the student body raised $18,000 dollars for the rocket riddled Israeli communities of Sderot and Neharia. Another program encouraged them to give a gift of “mitzvahs” to the Rebbe and the Jewish people—which resulted in the collective performance of 22,180 extra mitzvahs. Past accomplishments have made it clear—the children of Lubavitch Educational Center are ready for anything. In fact, they’re now ready for a new mission: “Succos—No Jew Will be Left Behind.” 

Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Faigy (nee Goldstein) Stone (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

HELP YALDAH MAGAZINE WIN $100,000!

SHARON, MA [CHI] — On August 28th Leah Larson, 17 year old creator and editor of the popular YALDAH magazine for girls worldwide, was chosen as a semifinalist in the ‘Someday Stories’ contest by Wells Fargo Bank.

Chosen, along with four others, from 10,000 applicants, Leah received $10,000 for her magazine. Yaldah – Hebrew for “girl” – is a magazine that encourages young girls to follow their dreams, empowers them to take leadership roles in their communities and celebrates their Jewish faith.

S. Thomas’ Jews Celebrate Sukkot ‘Miracle’ of the Hurricane That Wasn’t

By Joshua Runyan

Jewish residents of S. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands decorate the sukkah built by the island’s Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries.

The Talmud states that one who has never the joyous ceremony in the Holy Temple during Sukkot, has never seen joy. Jewish residents of S. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands will take that message to heart tonight when they commemorate the thousands-years-old ritual during a special party almost snuffed out by Hurricane Omar.

Mazal Tov! – Its A GIrl!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Motti and Esther (nee Banon) Goldstein (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.


Video of the Day! – Everyone Loves the Friendship Circle!

Join the entire Crown Heights and extended New York community as we walk for children with special needs!

On Sunday, October 19th 2008, starting at the JCM and ending at 600 Kingston Avenue, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm!

Unite. Walk. Donate. http://nyfriendshipwalk.com

Israeli Bochur Arrested After Punching Cop in the Face

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — At around 4:30am, an Israeli Bochur was arrested for taking a swing and striking a Police Officer on Kingston Avenue and President Street. Apparently the Bochur was intoxicated and got into an altercation with another Bochur, but when police tried to intervene the Bochur assaulted the cop.

Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aron Hersh (Richie) and Chanie (nee Levitin) Richter (Queens, NY) on the birth of their son.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

Hatzalah Member Blocked from Responding to Medical Emergency

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A Hatzalah member was barred from responding to an emergency call at around 10:30 on Wednesday night. The emergency was to that of a passed out person at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Kingston Avenue, and the Hatzalah member tried to make his way up Kingston Avenue from Empire Boulevard, but was barred by ‘task force’ Police Officers who refused to let the member through.