New Engagement!
Israel Shapira (Paris, France) to Hanna Cohen (Versailles, France)
Thousands Of Yom Tov Kits Being Delivered To The Jewish People of Moscow
In the Marina Roscha Shul in the center of Moscow, preparations are being made to receive the masses of participants un several halls for the Yom Tov meals on the two days of Rosh Hashana.
Lamplighters Podcast: World’s First Chabad on Campus Still Going Strong
In Episode 30 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Jonathan Wilson, whose relationship with Chabad House at UCLA’s Rabbi Dovid and Rebbetzin Elisa Gurevich enhanced not only his college experience, but his life well beyond it. It’s a shining example of how the popular – and exponentially growing – Chabad on Campus inspires positive growth amongst young Jews who need the spiritual and material support it offers.
Here’s My Story: The Little VIP
Since 1985, Rabbi Yoske Sossonko resided in South Beach, Florida, where he served as a mashpia for the Chabad community. He was interviewed in October of 2021 and passed away in April of 2022.
Eighteen Yeshiva Students Volunteer to Go to Ukraine
Despite the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, 18 Chabad Yeshiva students volunteered to spend the month of Tishrei assisting local rabbis and Jewish communities with prayer services, educational programs, and food distribution.
Island Shluchim Gather in Cancun for Kinus Focused on Their Unique Mission
For many, the city of Cancun conjures an image of sand, sea and great weather. What is not as well known is that Cancun is home to a thriving Chabad Center led by Rabbi Mendel and Rochel Druk, servicing local Jews and tourists who frequent the Mexican resort town.
A Lovely Little Shul Hosting A Lively Little Community
Let me tell you a little about my Shul. It is a lovely little Shul hosting a lively little community. An Op-Ed by Benny Friedman
Student Leadership Program Kicks Off with Summit in NYC
It is the goal of every Shliach: to impact as many Jews as possible. The simple reality is that Shluchim are human–and limited. No matter how hard he or she works, it’s simply impossible to reach every Jew in their locale
JEM: “It Was A Miracle…”
Yaakov Abrams is a business appraiser and author on business evaluation living in Los Angeles California. He was married to his wife Channah in the mid-1980s. An incredible miracle story.
BDE: R’ Anshel Adler, 69, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Anshel “Allen” Adler OBM, a member of the Chabad community in Toronto, Canada. He passed away on Wednesday, the 25th of Elul, 5782.
Last Night Was Something Magical
As Jews around the world prepare themselves for the high holidays, both physically and spiritually, the Congregants of Anshei Lubavitch in Crown Heights gathered together in an evening of unity, inspiration and song.
Fed Hikes Interest Rates by A Sharp 0.75 Percent Despite Recession Fears
The Federal Reserve imposed the latest in a series of sharp interest rate hikes on Wednesday in a sign that policymakers aren’t backing down from an aggressive campaign to lower decades-high inflation.
Amazing Discovery: The Rebbe’s Attempts to Find Out About Rebbetzin Sheina
The second day of Rosh Hashanah will mark the 80th yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Sheina, who was murdered by the Nazis in Treblinka. The Rebbe led a quiet effort to find out about her and her husband’s fate without causing pain to her father, the Frierdiker Rebbe. Now, three new letters were discovered!
PSA: Ohel To Be Non-Stop Line Motzei Shabbos and Sunday
The Vaad Hamesader at the Ohel has notified the community that beginning Motzei Shabbos Erev Rosh Hashana until Sunday at 5:30pm entry to the Ohel will be via a non-stop line.
Baby Boy!
Hersh and Fraidy Loschak from Glassboro, NJ had a baby boy!
Picture of the Day
The Chabad House Jewish Center in Milford, Massachusetts run by Rabbi Mendy Kivman hosted a dedication ceremony this past week for their newly renovated Shul and its one of a kind Aron Kodesh. Using age old ideas with modern design, the Aron Kodesh in truly unique.
Elderly Woman Murdered in Holon Terror Attack
Authorities on Wednesday identified the victim of Tuesday’s deadly terrorist attack in Holon as 84-year-old Shulamit Rachel Ovadia, a resident of Holon who lived near the scene of the attack.
