New Engagement!
Zalmy Chanowitz (Monticello, NY) to Rochele Klein (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, June 22nd, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
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New Engagement!
Leibel Bernstein (Toronto, Canada) to Nechama Tzfasman (Crown Heights)
Weekly Story: A Tribute To My Mother, Rebbetzin Cheyene (Bina) Avtzon
This coming Monday, the 27th of Sivan is my mother’s 39th Yahrzeit. While on the Friday before her yahrzeit, I normally post something about her life, this year I chose to write something I did that summer in her memory. I am doing so in order to share the response I received from the Rebbe.
Weekly Dvar Torah: “Operation Rising Lion” — The Rebbe’s Spirit Awakens a Nation
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman takes a new, or perhaps ancient, view of the ingoing Israel-Iran conflict, bringing parallels that show its unique significance.
Crown Heights’ Food Establishments Gombos Bakery and Ess N’ Bench Close After Many Years In Operation
It is the end of an era after two Crown Heights food establishments, Gombos Bakery and Ess N’ Bench Restaurant, close on Kingston Ave.
Chaim V’Chessed: Embassy May Assist Americans Seeking to Depart Israel – Registration Required
As the security situation in Israel continues to evolve, the United States Embassy is exploring possible options to assist American citizens who wish to leave the country.
From Knife Skills to Banquets: Culinary Arts Program Concludes at Michlelet Chana
This spring, the kitchen at Michlelet Chana was alive with sizzling pans, vibrant colors, and the unmistakable energy of students learning, laughing, and creating. Over the course of 10 weeks, a group of post-seminary students participated in an immersive Culinary Arts Program led by acclaimed chef and food writer Naomi Ross.
Jews Pray from Seventh Step in Hebron, as Ancient Davidic Capital Echoes with War
It’s a scene repeated from history on the ancient stones of Hebron, Jews once again gathering on the famous “seventh step” just outside the Me’arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs. All are praying for their people’s survival in the face of an ongoing missile attack from Iran.
Weekly Letter: Motivated by Ahavas Yisrael and Done in a Manner of Pleasantness and Peace
In the week when Moshe sends his emissaries on a mission to scout the Land of Israel – we share a letter where the Rebbe thanks his well-wishers and considers their praise a tribute to the entire Chabad movement.
When Life Gives You Lemons…Find A Chabad House
As Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran early Friday morning, its airspace was closed abruptly to commercial traffic, and thousands of passengers en route to the Holy Land were diverted. Chabad centers across Europe and beyond welcomed hundreds of last-minute Shabbat guests. Benny was one of them.
Op-Ed: Does Hashem Need Us?
There has been much discussion recently within Lubavitch regarding the idea that Hashem “needs” us and our avodah. Some claim that this is a central teaching of Chassidus, while others argue that it is a serious distortion.
New Engagement!
Meir Katz (Brooklyn, NY) to Racheli Yerushalmy (Surfside, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
Here’s My Story: Raising Four Kids on One Dollar
Dr. Anne Lewinsky resides in Sydney, Australia, where she practices general medicine with a focus on nutrition and diet, together with her husband, Sid, a retired asset manager. They were both interviewed in August 2023.
Chaim V’Chessed: Process Announced for Travelers Seeking Return to Israel
In a long-awaited development, Israel’s Ministry of Transportation has released initial guidance for Israeli citizens who are currently stranded abroad and wish to return home. The announcement, issued late Wednesday, outlines steps for those with return tickets, as well as a special process for those without.
R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine #9: How Beis Yisroel Got Rav Shach to Allow Rebbe’s Letter to be Read
The ninth part of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin’s interview with R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine has now been released, covering 1980, and how Beis Yisroel got Rav Shach to allow the Rebbe’s letter to be read.
Chaim V’Chessed: Flights Approved for Stranded Tourists – Details Still Unclear
In a major development, the Israeli cabinet gave official approval early this morning for flights to depart Israel in order to return stranded tourists and other foreigners to their home countries.
From Silver Tray to Shlichus: A Fourth-Generation Mission Continues
Rabbi Levik and Libby, with their newborn Yosef Yehudah, the fourth consecutive Bechor in this family of Shluchim, are setting out to expand programming for youth, families, and the growing Jewish community of the Central Coast.
