Here’s My Story: Don’t Repeat After Me
Over the past sixty years, Rabbi Tuvia Blau has held many senior positions in Chabad organizations in Israel as an educator, author and community leader. He was interviewed in August of 2011 and in May of 2017.
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New Engagement!
Betzalel Chaikin (Johannesburg, South Africa) to Miri Davidsohn (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, May 8th, 8:00pm at 1401 President Street
Op-Ed: Why Do We Need Psychology and Mental Health Awareness if We Have the Torah?
Why do we need psychology and mental health awareness if we have the Torah, especially Chasidus? “Levi Y. Rapoport, LMHC
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Preventing Colleges From Withholding Student Transcripts Because Of Unpaid Debts
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that prohibits colleges from withholding a student’s transcript because of unpaid debts or charging individuals who owe debts a higher fee to obtain their transcript.
City Hall to Be Lit Blue and White Tonight in Honor of Israeli Independence Day
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up blue and white tonight in honor of Israeli Independence Day, marking the 74th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
Meaningful Interviews: Mrs. Chana Sharfstein – From Stockholm to Crown Heights
Mrs. Chana Sharfstein is the daughter of Rabbi Yisroel Zuber, who studied in Lubavitch under the tutelage of the Rebbe Rashab. In 1940 she was blessed by the Previous Rebbe while on his way to America. She headed the Beis Rivka PTA, wrote for the Yiddishe Heim publication, was a tour guide to Stockholm, and most recently featured in a documentary about Jewish life in Sweden after the Holocaust.
Is Your Name Raichik? The Name That Has Become The Target For Harassment
Threatening texts, phone calls, and even door knocking, people whose entire crime is having the name Raichik have become a target for harassment.
Shluchim Office Releases New Free Flyer Designs for Shluchim
The Shluchim Office has released new flyer designs for Shluchim to easily customize to promote community events for Lag Baomer and Shavuos, free of charge.
JEM: Commemorating The Fallen Heroes
As the country of Israel commemorates the fallen soldiers who fell in defense of the nation, listen to the Rebbe’s perspective in this two part series from JEM.
Selections from Likkutei Sichos, Vayikra is Now Available
despite the behind the scenes hurdles, Sichos in English is proud to share the second shipment of Vayikra, the third volume of the sought-after Selections from Likkutei Sichos series is now available for purchase online and in stores.
Elvira Bortz, 86, warms herself by a fire in a basement in Mariupol, Ukraine. Bortz, born in Mariupol, survived the Holocaust hidden in homes and a dug out. Following the onset of the current war in Ukraine, Bortz and her family were forced to shelter for 50 days before making it to Kiev. Photo: Bortz family.
The Fates of Mariupol’s Holocaust Survivors
‘I want the world to hear our stories’ Chabad.org follows the fate of two Holocaust survivors, Elvira Bortz, 86, and Valentina Levashina, 85, living in Mariupol.
$141 Million Secured for Millions of Americans Deceived by TurboTax
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a record multistate agreement with the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving millions of low-income Americans into paying for tax services that should have been free.
Following Russian Foreign Ministers Comments, Rabbi Lazar Asks For An Apology
Breaking from a screen of silence that has descended over the Rabbis of Russia during the Russia/Ukraine conflict, Rabbi Berel Lazar asked for an apology from the Russian Foreign Minister over Hitler comment.
Approximately One In Seven Jews Worldwide Are Frum, Report
A report published by the London-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research has provided a heart warming number for worldwide Jewry. Approximately one in seven Jews worldwide identify as Orthodox.
How To Find Your Soulmate, A 5-Day Workshop for Women
Sasha Gordon, a sought-after dating and relationship coach, is offering a free 5-day workshop for women May 9th – 13th.
Woman Seriously Injured After being Shot In Crown Heights Building
An 18-year-old woman was seriously injured early Wednesday morning after being shot while inside a Crown Heights building.
Anshei Lubavitch Goes Into $2.5 Million Contract for Property Next Door
The Rebbe long urged the active expansion of Crown Heights. With this in mind, Anshei Lubavitch of Crown Heights has gone into contract for the two properties, a 6,000 square-foot double-storefront next door on Albany Avenue for $2.5 million.
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