Jewish School Returns to Hamburg Building Left Judenrein by Nazis

HAMBURG, Germany — A Jewish school opened this week in a Hamburg, Germany, building which prior to World War II was used to teach 400 Jewish kids.

Not Your Mother’s Hebrew School

CEDARHURST, NY — Many of us know at least one person who speaks of his of her days in Hebrew school with the same tone of voice as when speaking of wisdom-tooth removal or chicken pox. However, you won’t hear any such talk from the attendees of the Chabad Hebrew School in Cedarhurst. Those moans and groans have been replaced by squeals of delight.

Chabad Jewish Family Center Opens

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — With the sounding of a shofar, the celebration of an expanded facility for Jewish Family Services was held Wednesday near 3300 South and 1100 East.

Rabbi Benny Zippel of Chabad Lubavitch of Utah opened the ceremonies by blowing a ram’s horn or shofar — a signal to observant Jews of past, present and future, and their need to be always connected with God.

First Mikvah Opens in Estonia’s Capital

TALLINN, Estonia -– The Synagogue in Tallinn hosted a ceremony and celebration for the inauguration of its new Mikvah. This event holds special significance for the Jewish community of Estonia, since the republic has been without a Mikvah since World War Two. This, no doubt, represents an important stage in the revival of Jewish life in Estonia.

Friendship Circle Walkathon: Going That Extra Mile for That Special Child

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — The Friendship Circle of West Bloomfield, announced its second annual Walk4Friendship in West Bloomfield, Michigan, to take place Sunday, September 9.

Beloved by communities across the country with Friendship Circle chapters, this non-profit program created by Chabad of West Bloomfield has successfully created a grassroots awareness of families struggling to cope with the challenges of a special needs child.