Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yacov Barber for many years was a Shliach in Melbourne Australia. He was a Dayan on the Melbourne Bes Din. He is currently residing in Crown Heights and is a Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Advocate in Beis Din Proceedings. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Windows to Freedom: Biurim from new haggadah by Rabbi Barber.
In his new book, Clear Vision: Living by the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Guidance, he presents a deeply personal memoir of his struggles in joining Chabad, balancing his personal avodas Hashem, and spreading Chassidus.
This week I am posting certain points that I heard as well as said at a farbrengen in connection to Tes Adar [Sheini], as it is 86 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe came to America to live.
In the coming days, the U.S. Embassy hopes – if conditions permit – to operate flights from Ben Gurion Airport. At this stage, details are still being worked out, and seats will be extremely limited.
Mordy Slavin (Sydney, Australia) to Chavi Werner (Dallas, TX)
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman ties the story of Purim to a lesson on the Jewish way of dealing with challenges and how this method should be applied today.
The young scholars in grades 3–7 have been studying Jewish history, mitzvos, brachos, and traditions, reviewing and testing each other in preparation for the big event.
This is yet another spit in the face by our Congresswoman towards her Jewish constituents. This June 23 we can make history by voting her out in the Democratic primary, as long as we are all registered as Democrats and show up to vote.
From the complex “Argument from Design” to the “Argument from Prophecy,” this session takes you on an intellectual adventure through Jewish history.
During remarks on the House floor, Yarmulka-wearing Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) condemned Tucker Carlson’s statements about Chabad which has triggered condemnation and jokes across the world.
Shuey Geisinsky (Five Towns, NY) to Mushkie Shmukler (League City, TX) L’Chaim: Sunday, March 8th, 8:00pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
Yehuda Simon (Crown Heights) to Tzirel Blachman (Remsen Village, NY)
Dov Attal (Bonneuil-sur-Marne, France) to Haya Sidoroff (Paris, France)
In his letter to one suggesting religious reform so as to “come to grips with the realities of today” an insure Jewish survival – the Rebbe gives a clear analysis of the fallacy of such a thought.
This episode features Benjy Stock, founder of one of Crown Heights’ most successful Jewish charities. He opens up about his beginnings, the influence of his father, and his unwavering commitment to helping people with dignity.
In a development that could significantly expand Jewish communal life in the Atlanta area, Chabad of Georgia has officially placed a 7.5-acre property in Sandy Springs under contract, marking what community leaders are calling a historic opportunity for growth.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Itu Lustig OBM, a Holocaust survivor and Crown Heights resident who led Crown Heights Bikur Cholim for many years. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 16th of Adar 5786, right after attending the Bris of her great-great-grandson. Updated with Shiva information.
