The Wonder Rabbi, An Essay From Rabbi Nissan Mindel With The Rebbe’s Notations
In honor Yud Shvat – we share an essay from Rabbi Nissan Mindel’s archives about the Frierdiker Rebbe entitled THE WONDER RABBI.
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Picture of the Day
In appreciation for all that he does for the residents of Crown Heights, Crown Heights Shomrim Coordinators Gadi and Rabbi Mendy Hershkop, presented Sargent Mike Berrata of the NYPD and Community Affairs Officer at the 71st Precinct, a birthday cake on his occasion of his 36th birthday.
New MyShliach MBP Season Launches with Daily Challenges and Exciting Prizes
Shluchim worldwide are getting ready to dive into the latest season of MyShliach’s Mishnayos Baal Peh, starting on Yud Shevat. The program has successfully inspired hundreds of young shluchim worldwide to memorize Tanya and Mishnayos in their free time and is relaunching with a new twist.
NYC Program Offers Relief For Unpaid, Late Water Bills
A temporary water bill amnesty program has been launched in New York City to help New Yorkers save up to $150 million of interest when they pay their overdue water bills.
Video of the Day
In a Pirsum Rishon, Oholei Torah has released video footage of Rabbi Yossel Rosenfeld OBM, the Executive Director pf Oholei Torah, as he spends time with the Talmidim in the Friedeker Rebbe’s apartment.
Halikut Siyum to Take Place in New York
As the Bochurim spend these past few weeks reviewing the Sichos, Halikut has announced the details of the Halikut Siyum to take place on Tes Shevat in Great Neck, NY.
Baby Boy!
Moshe and Sarah (nee Schanowitz) Spalter from Lake Forest, IL had a baby boy!
How Chabad of Poland and Camp Yeka Brought Smiles to Refugee Girls
They came to camp with nothing. These were Ukrainian refugees, with little more to their name than the clothing on their backs. When hey return to their day-to-day lives, these girls will know that they are part of a community.
JEM: This 1000-Year-Old Idea Will Change Your Life
This is the most motivational video you will ever see. This is the lesson from Maimonides about how one must see themselves. This idea will motivate you to change everything.
Israel Mourns Seven Victims of Jerusalem Terror Attack
Thousands of mourners gathered at cemeteries and shiva houses around Israel Saturday night and Sunday to pay their respects and offer their condolences to the families of the seven people who were murdered in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem on Friday night. Here are some remembrances of those who were murdered from their families and friends.
Rabbi Yehudah “Yudi” Dukes’ Mission to Spread Torah Continues with JNet’s New Platform
JNet, the Jewish Learning Network, launched a new cutting-edge platform ahead of the 2nd yahrzeit of Rabbi Yehudah “Yudi” Dukes on Monday Ches Shevat, as a tribute to his lifelong mission of connecting people to Torah. The platform aims to enhance the learning experience for Chavrusahs with its AI matching system, rewards system, and community features.
JLI: Harvard Professor On the Benefits of Spiritualty to Mental Health
Harvard Psychologist Dr. David Rosmarin discusses why the vast majority of the human race is involved in Spirituality to some extent. Joined by JD Kalmenson, they cover topics like depression, vulnerability, recovery, and emotional resilience.
Rabbi Zvi Konikov delivers the invocation at NASA’s Day of Remembrance, Konikov recalled his relationship with Ramon, who crewed the doomed Columbia on Jan. 16, 2003—20 years ago—and described what he says amounts to Ramon’s legacy.
Ilan Ramon’s Rabbi Honors Columbia at Space Center Ceremony
Standing alongside NASA officials, astronauts, dignitaries and family members last week, Rabbi Zvi Konikov, co-director of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Space and Treasure Coasts in Central Florida, mourned the tragic losses of the astronauts aboard the Apollo 1, the Challenger and the Columbia, and recalled his personal friendship with Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
NIGERIA: First Bris Milah In Decades
Shluchim in Lagos, Nigeria held a monumental bris milah for their son who was born in Nigeria, the first for the country in decades.
Jewish Education Under Attack: The Yael Foundation Conference in Cyprus Addresses The Challenge of Education For Jewish Children Around the World
Rabbis and educators from around the world gathered at a special conference dedicated to honoring educators working to integrate religious content for Jewish students attending secular or Christian schools. They shared techniques, discussed ways to work within government (public) education systems, and deal the enormous threat of assimilation.
Tribute to Rabbi Chaim Meir (Howard) Saul OBM
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gave a moving tribute to Rabbi Chaim Meir (Howard) Saul OBM, a Baal Teshuva and Gynocologist Oncology Surgeon in Cherry Hill, NJ.
TONIGHT Part #5: Learn Why We Want to Expand 770, Learn Kuntres Beis Rabbeinu
Tonight, Sunday 8 Shvat (1/29/23), at 9:30pm 770time (EST) please join us on zoom as we continue with part 5 of our shiur in learning the Kuntres Beis Rabbeinu, so we remember why we need to Expand 770!
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