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Passover in Space: Astronaut to Blast Off With Matzah in Hand

Israeli astronaut Etyan Stibbe, 64, a former Israeli Air Force fighter pilot and philanthropist was given a box of hand made shmurah matzah as well as other provisions for Passover by Rabbi Zvi Konikov of Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts as he gets ready to blast off to the international space station.

“Live With Structure – But Don’t Get Stuck in It” Highlighted at the ‘120 Celebration’ in Southern Florida

When an organization puts on an impressive community event, it is not unusual for them to make an appeal for the attendees to reciprocate and make a donation. At “120 Celebration”, an event coordinated by Chabad Houses in Southern Florida, celebrating 120 years since the Rebbe’s birth, there was a pledge card handed out together with the program. But no envelope.

Tales From Mariupol: A Devoted Rabbi and a Devastated Community

Mariupol was besieged so quickly that few residents were able to flee. But Rabbi Cohen had a leg surgery scheduled for mid-February in Israel, and with the Russian army looming at the border, he followed advice to take his whole family along.

Meaningful Interviews: Reb Moshe Braun of Ramat Beit Shemesh

Reb Moshe Braun grew up in a vibrant Traditional Jewish home which was steeped in art. After completing the Honors Art Track in high school, he went on to study fine art at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, earning a BFA with a concentration in Industrial Design. He is a renowned Chasidic Artist and Gabbai of the Aish Kodesh shul in his community. Moshe, his wife Marla and their children live in the welcoming community of Ramat Beit Shemesh nestled in the foothills of the Jerusalem Mountains.