New Engagement!
Yosef Zirkind (Sharon, MA) to Ruthy Andrusier (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, Oct. 22nd, 5:00pm at Ulam Chana
Here’s My Story: Unpacking On The Battlefield
Rabbi Shimon Bekerman is a veteran activist and served as a member of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad in Israel. He was interviewed in his home in Kfar Chabad in June of 2014.
Don’t Shoot, He’s Wearing Tzitzit!
Watch this incredibly heroic story of IDF Deputy Battalion Commander Guy Madar, of how he battled the terrorists and was saved himself because he was wearing Tzitzis.
US Travel Advisory For Israel Raised to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel
The Department of State raised the Travel Advisory Level for Israel and the West Bank to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel on October 11, 2023. The Travel Advisory for Gaza remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
White House: 22 Americans Killed, 17 Unaccounted for in Hamas Massacre
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre at a press conference on Wednesday announced that the American death toll in the Hamas massacre in Israel on Saturday had risen to 22, with 17 Americans unaccounted for and possibly hostages.
Spreading The Message of Am Yisrael Chai Through Art
As an artist part of my response is to create positive artwork, uplifting our people, and here – at no cost – is my ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ piece – Celebrating our resilience as people ‘The Jewish Nation is ALIVE’
Chaim V’Chessed: : US to Offer Evacuation Assistance for its Citizens in Israel
Chaim V’Chessed reports that efforts of Jewish organizations to assist Americans stranded in Israel have seemingly borne fruit. In recent moments, the US state Department contacted US citizens abroad with a surprising message.
Local Crown Heights Imam Condemns Hamas and Stands With The Jewish Community
Watch as a local Crown Heights Imam stands with Rabbi Yaacov Behrman, an activist and member of Community Board 9, and condemns Hamas and Hezbollah, noting that their acts should be condemned by all.
Op-Ed: It’s Time To Talk About A Bochur’s Part In The War Raging In Eretz Yisroel
Being open and transparent: It is very difficult to formulate thoughts and write at this time. Yet, at the same time, we all need to strengthen ourselves and others in the “call to action” of changing the outcome for the future.
Talmidim of Cheder ‘Ohr Menachem’ Gather For A Special Asifa
As the Talmidim of Cheder ‘Ohr Menachem’ – Crown Heights were welcomed back to Limud Hatorah in Cheder following Yom Tov, the boys gathered for a special Asifa-assembly in light of the Matzav in Eretz Hakodesh.
Letter Writing Campaign Launched For The Chayalim
Chayal El Chayal, an organization which provides support for the Chayalim in the Isareli Defense Forces is hosting a campaign to write letters for the Chayalim fighting in the war.
Festival-Goers Who Escaped Re’em Massacre Thank G-d in Eilat
Rabbi Mendi Klein of Chabad of Eilat was visiting patients in a local hospital when he saw a familiar face running towards him and gave him a huge bear hug. “Rabbi Mendi! My son needs to say Birkat Hagomel!”
New Engagement!
Menachem Wagner (Toronto, Canada) to Mushky Cohen (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana
Israel War Update: 1,200 Murdered In Attack, Israel Levels Entire Neighborhoods of Gaza
The war raging between Israel and the terror group Hamas has escalated quickly, with over 360,000 reservists called up and an aerial bombardment of Gaza that has leveled entire neighborhoods. Here is an update what is happeneing.
During US President Speech, Dozens of Israelis Gathered in Orange County for Prayer Rally and Solidarity with Israel
In the city of Irvine in Orange County, California, many dozens of Jews and Israelis who live there gathered yesterday (Monday) to show support and identification with the people of Israel following the war that is taking place in Israel these days.
More Neshek Orders in One Day than in a Whole Month
Isru Chag was going to be the day to clean up the Mivtzoim Shop from the Sukkos mivtzoim activities. Instead, the Mivtzoim Shop at Lubavitch Youth Org. became a command center and hub of activity. It turned out to be more hectic than ever before.
Chabad Centers Near IDF Bases Provide Lifelines for Soldiers Headed to War
More than 360,000 IDF reservists have reported to duty in what was the fastest and largest call-up in Israel’s history. Many of these young men and women came straight from their synagogues, where they were celebrating Simchat Torah, or from the homes of family members or hotels where they were spending the Sukkot holiday. Some flew in from abroad. But few had the time to adequately pack supplies, never mind shop for specialty items they’d need on the frontlines.
