One of the points that the Rebbe often stresses on Chanukah is that while on the first and subsequent six evening/nights of Chanukah, we fulfilled the mitzvah in the best manner possible, meaning we can’t do it any better, yet the following evening/night we are told that the perfect of yesterday, is not sufficient, we must add another light, meaning we must strive to do even better.
In light of the recent traumatic attacks impacting the Sydney Jewish community, a special Unity Farbrengen was held to bring together Anash, families, and friends in a setting of warmth, reflection, and chizuk.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman walks his readers through an important aspect of the court case for the stolen Sefarim. A single letter to Dr. Marks that changes the way we look at a Rebbe.
Episode four features a volume of Talmud from the collection of the Rebbe Maharash, with handwritten notes. As well as the Rebbe Rashabs Likutei Torah with handwritten notes.
Aviv Maor (19) was stabbed dead Friday afternoon near Kibbutz Tel Yosef in northern Israel, nearly immediately following a ramming attack in which a 68-year-old pedestrian man was rammed and critically injured.
Samuel Ben Nathan (Netanya, EY) to Haya Berreby (Paris, France)
Paris Anash gathered for a Hey Teves Farbrengen, complete with inspiration and a book sale for all.
With thanks to Hashem, Yanky Super, the Lubavitch Hatzalah member shot during the Bondi Beach terror attack has been discharged from hospital.
Many families fall into the tough spot we call “the struggling middle-income bracket”. That’s why Bassie and Mendel Hecht have stepped up to offer a special $500 scholarship specifically for families in this financial situation who send their kids to Teen Camp for two months.
In recent years since the 7th, a trend has begun to surface within parts of the frum community, including among Anash. An increasing number of bochurim choose to enlist in the IDF rather than continue their learning in yeshiva.
In connection with the theme of our parsha, where Yaakov and his family are now relocating — going down to Mitzrayim to be reunited with Yosef and to settle there – we share a letter where the Rebbe advises a person asking about relocating his family to a place of a job offer.
In an unprecedented moment for Chabad of Jamaica, hundreds gathered on December 21, at King’s House—the official residence of Jamaica’s Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen —for a Hurricane Melissa relief concert and Hanukkah Celebration.
In just seven months, a new initiative has delivered over 300 therapy sessions to Jewish children falling through the cracks, backed by major Crown Heights community pillars. Now, they are looking for 33 partners to secure the future.
There is a man on Kingston handing out missionary comic booklets to children. Please be aware and remind your children not to take anything from a stranger, even if it looks Jewish.
The Rotenberg Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of their father Rabbi Don Avraham Rotenberg OBM.
Waiting for the perfect moment to act? The Lubavitcher Rebbe taught that every moment is the perfect moment. Each moment is an opportunity — act on it.
Adopt-a-Bubby is a beautiful new initiative dedicated to creating meaningful intergenerational connections within our community. We carefully match young caring volunteers with elderly community members for an hour of fun and warm companionship each week.
