Information to be Menachem Avel the Brooks
Rabbi Shmuel Brook and Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook are sitting Shiva following the passing of their sister, Mrs. Sarah Siroka a”h. Times and location in extended article.
Crisis Averted After Beis Rivkah Security Guard Subdues Erratic Man Outside School
An alert security guard at Beis Rivkah Lefferts averted a crisis Thursday afternoon when he subdued an erratic and dangerous man outside the school building during dismissal.
Chaya Gitty Kohn, a middle-school principal at the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, spoke with poise and faith about the pain of missing her son and receiving G-d’s will with love.
Two Remote Mikvahs in the U.S. West to Honor Victim of Meron Tragedy
In Idaho and Wyoming, life-affirming memorials to Yossi Kohn’s unforgettable smile have coalesced in the form of Mikvah’s in far flung communities.
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky Visits Ukrainian Orphans
On Tuesday, a delegation from Machne Israel, led by Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, traveled to quiet Nes Harim, where the Wilhelms, Alumim directors Zalman and Malki Bukiet, and the ninety Ukrainian orphans and adult refugees reside. He was accompanied by Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky and Machne board member Rabbi Yosef Friedman.
Weekly Letter: Is There An Answer to the Question “Why the Holocaust?”
In these weeks during which we remember and commemorate our Kedoshim of the Holocaust/Sho’a, the terrible tragedy we recently suffered, we share a letter from the Rebbe in answer to one asking “why did G-d permit the Holocaust,” with some personal details.
Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz Inspires Mitzvah “Influencers”
Last week, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz inspired thousands of participants worldwide as the keynote speaker of the Tut Altz Chof Ches Nissan Mega-Farbrengen.
Gan Israel Camp Staff to Meet for Training Seminar
A camp staff training session for girls will be held this Sunday in Crown Heights. Staff will come away with practical tips, inspiration, and a special keepsake.
BDE: Shlomo Drimmer, 71, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Shlomo Drimmer OBM, a Lubavitcher businessman and father of a large family. He passed away on Thursday, the 11th of Iyar, 5782.
Camp Emunah Closes on an Additional 100 Acres
The administration of the Camp Emunah overnight camp announced that they had closed on an additional 100 acres of magnificent campgrounds in the Catskill Mountains.
Grand Hachnasa L’cheder at United Lubavitcher Yeshivah
Over 50 children were introduced to cheder in United Lubavitcher Yeshivah’s Hachnasa L’cheder event, “arainfirenish.” Fathers and mothers arrived with their young sons wrapped in talleisim. The Hachnasa L’cheder was led by renowned mechanech Rabbi Chaim Levi Goldstein, author of the comprehensive Hachnasa L’cheder Guide. Rabbi Goldstein […]
Learn For, and About, the Rebbe’s Brother on his Yahrtzeit
The 13th of Iyar is the day of passing of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib, third son of the Rabbi and Mekubal R’ Levi Yitzchok and Rebbetzin Chana Schneersohn and brother of our Rebbe. The Yagdil Torah organization has compiled a publication with Mishnayos, selected stories, and rare correspondents of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib in honor of Yud Gimmel Iyar.
Resources and An Overview on the Life of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib
As we approach Yud Gimmel Iyar, the 70th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to share a website filled with many resources including ready-to-print articles in English and Hebrew, a short presentation for children, Maamorim, Sichos, Mishnayos and videos.
Baby Boy!
Menachem and Devori (nee Elitov) Amiti (Migdal Haemek, Israel)
Lisbon Mayor Joins Kinus HaShluchim at the Pier Where The Rebbe Escaped to America
A regional Kinus is taking place this week in Lisbon – Cascais, Portugal for Shluchim and Shluchos serving smaller Jewish communities in countries across Europe and Africa.
Prevent Bike Theft! Bike Registration Event Today at the 71st Precinct
Bicycles and E-bikes are frequent targets for thieves. To help protect your property, the Crime Prevention Officer will be registering bikes with the NYPD’s Operation ID program in front of the 71st Precinct at 421 Empire Boulevard.
New Engagement!
Simha Hai’ms (London, UK) to Esther Gabay (Paris, France)
Intimate Hachnosas Sefer Torah Held at Darchai Menachem
On a recent Thursday morning the boys in Rabbi Samuels’ 4th grade class at Darchai Menachem in Crown Heights had a unique opportunity to get up-close and participate in their own Hachnosas Sefer Torah. The ksiva of the newly refurbished Torah was finished in their classroom after which the boys escorted the Torah to the Yeshiva’s shul for some lively dancing.
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