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Zalmy Wilhelm (Crown Heights) to Mushky Volfman (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Thursday, Sept. 7th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown St.
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Library Held Hostage – Documentary on Chabad Books Stolen by Russia Aired on the 43rd Chabad Telethon
A documentary on Chabad’s Library stolen and held hostage by the Russian Government was aired on the 43rd Chabad Telethon 2023 – 5783. It was promptly blocked from being viewed in Russia, due to “Copyright” claims.
Four Roman Swords Discovered In Near Perfect Condition in En Gedi
Sensation in the Judean Desert: a cache of four 1,900-year-old, excellently preserved Roman swords and a shafted weapon were discovered in a crevice in a cave in the ‘En Gedi Nature Reserve.
WATCH: Oholei Torah Pays Tribute to Rabbi Rosenfeld
On the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Yosef C. Rosenfeld the longtime Executive Director, the Board of Directors dedicated the day with a beautiful Tribute Dinner in memory of both Rabbi Joseph & Malka Rosenfeld. We are pleased to share with you the full video presentations here.
JLI: Are Your Parents Hard To Deal With? Watch This!
Learn how a child’s responsibility to care for their parents plays out in the retirement years and beyond. This session addresses a host of practical considerations for the sandwich generation.
Ninth Unity Torah Scroll Dedicated to the People of Ukraine
More than 40 years after the launch of the first “Unity Torah”—a Torah scroll written for the sake of the unity of the Jewish people worldwide—thousands will gather in Montreal on Sunday, Sept. 10, to honor the completion of the Ninth Unity Sefer Torah, dedicated to the “merit and safety of the people of Ukraine.”
“Umi Shechata”, A Chabad Melody Sung by Yisrolik Besh
Listen to this moving rendition of “Umi Shechata”, a Chabad melody sung by Yisrolik Besh.
Gallery: Supporters of “Yisachar and Zevulun Program” of the Igud Talmidei HaKvutza Gather For Lavish Event
Nearly 150 supporters and friends participated last night in a prestigious event to salute the participants of the ‘Yishshachar and Zebulun’ program, which has been operated in recent years in 770, organized by the Igud Talmidei Hakvutza. The evening provided the supporters with an exciting glimpse of the great work being done.
New Chabad Center Being Established In Corvallis, Oregon
Rabbi Menachem and Zahava Angster were on a visit to Corvallis, Oregon when they realized the thirst for Jewish connection for Jewish residents of Corvallis, Oregon and the students Oregon State University. So they decided to open a new Chabad Center.
Chabad Joins Jewish Federation Mission to Ukraine
Chabad rabbis and emissaries joined the first-ever mission of American Jewish leaders to Ukraine to explore the dynamics of the crisis facing Ukrainian Jewry. Rabbi Shlomo Peles of JRNU Chabad relief agency and JRNU advisor Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie joined the mission.
Video of the Day
Rabbi Levi Teldon, the “Busiest rabbi in showbiz” and Assistant Rabbi and Program Director at Alamo Chabad parodied “Rich Men North of Richmond” right in time for the Yomim Tovim. Be inspired and enjoy.
Chacham Nissim Ben-Shimon Makes Crown Heights Visit
The Crown Heights community was visited this week by Harav Hagaon Chacham Nissim Ben-Shimon, Rosh Av Bet Din of Tel Aviv – Yafo in honor of Chai Elul and as a preparation for Tishrei 5784.
Gallery: Brunoy Yeshiva Launches New School Year With Packed House
The famous Brunoy Yeshiva has begun the new school year in the suburbs of Paris with hundreds of students crowding the halls and rooms.
Two Wounded in Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem
One man was seriously wounded and another lightly wounded when they were stabbed with a butcher’s knife near the Jaffa Gate outside the Old City of Jerusalem Wednesday afternoon.
Newly Rebuilt Zal in Lubavitch Dedicated With Joyous Celebration
It has been many decades since the town of Lubavitch has seen a celebration the likes of the one held there this past week to mark two important days on the Chabad calendar: Tes Vov Elul, anniversary of the founding of Tomchei Tmimim, and Chai Elul, birthday of the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe.
Video of the Day
The earliest believed footage ever published of Avraham Fried singing as an adult has been released. Enjoy!
200 Stranded El Al Passengers Find Shabbat Haven on Rhodes, Greece
Rabbi Uri and Devorah Leah Medina, co-directors of Chabad of Rhodes, received a phone call from El Al flight attendants with an urgent request for help. 200 Jewish passengers realized that they would be stranded for Shabbat after their El Al flight had departed Thessaloniki towards Israel 10 hours earlier, but they were only in the air for a few minutes before the plane had to make an emergency landing on Rhodes.
