A Year of Firsts in Rockwall, Texas
This has been a year of many “firsts” for the Rockwall Jewish community: the first bar mitzvah, the first public menorah lighting, and the first communal seder, to name a few.
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Torah Scroll Completed For The Jewish Community of Novokuznetzk, Siberia
Unlike other big or small cities in Russia’s vast borders, the city of Novokuznetzk in Siberia does not have any known Jewish history. Jews began settling there only in the last decade or so, and of the city population of over a million, there are a few thousand Jews.
Florida Chabad Center Opens Online Study Group for Retirees
Yehuda Guberman, a retiree in North Miami Beach, Florida, enjoyed attending weekly study sessions at United Jewish Generations, a Chabad center for seniors in South Florida. Then COVID hit, and the elderly began to isolate and limit social interactions. Classes were suspended, but not for long.
World’s First Russian Language Animated Series about Jewish Culture Released
The Secret Room series combines comedy, adventure and educational elements to explore a variety of symbols and concepts from Jewish culture, history and lifestyle.
Why Has Everyone at Chabad.org Been So Busy?
The weeks and days leading up to Jewish holidays are a frenzied time for Chabad.org’s editors, programmers and Ask-the-Rabbi responders, as they provide the Jewish nation with the tools, information, encouragement and guidance they need to fulfill the mitzvahs of the day.
Adam Schwartz, a student at the University of Edinburgh, with Rabbi Pinny Weinman and children last Chanukah.
It’s a Bonny New Home for Jewish Students at the University of Edinburgh
Filled with elegant medieval architecture, hilly landscapes, lush gardens and a prestigious university that dates back to 1583, Edinburgh, Scotland, will now have a permanent home for vibrant Jewish student life with the building of Chabad’s new center at the University of Edinburgh.
Khazak Ambassador and General Consul Meet with Chabad in New York
Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the United States, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, and Consul General Almat Aidabekov met with a delegation of Chabad representatives to discuss the state of Jewish life in Khazakstankhstan.
For The 35th City Council District, It’s Vote Crystal Hudson or Get a Socialist Antisemite
A United front of Crown Heights activists and politicians have come together to endorse and urge the Crown Heights community to vote in the upcoming June 22nd election. In it’s first endorsement, the United group focuses on the 35th City Council District race.
New Mikvah To Open In Memory of IDF Lone Soldier
The new Mikvah at Chabad RGV in South Texas will be dedicated in memory of local lone sodier IDF Sgt. Sean Carmeli.
Large Lot Of Historical Chabad Items Up For Auction Questioned As Fakes
A lot of historical Chabad items are presently up for auction at the Kedem Auction House in Israel, and despite “proofs of authenticity”, they are being called out as fakes.
The 2021 Elections: Everything You Need To Know
Crown Heights healthcare executive and activist Yosef Hershkop, summarizes what everyone needs to know about the upcoming 2021 elections. The who, what, when, where, how, and why, all in summary.
Op-Ed: How to Stop the Tzedaka Spam?
Hate getting spammed by every Raffle and Tzedaka organization in Chabad? A Beleaguered Donor finally had enough, and tracked down those responsible.
Kids Gear Up for International Torah Competition
The most powerful force in the world is the Jewish children. And since its launch three years ago, JewQ has motivated over 4,000 children to study their Jewish heritage.
Here’s My Story: Defending Israel is Defending The World
Mr. Ovadia Eli served as mayor of Afula, member of Knesset, Deputy Minister of Defense, and as the chairman of the Airports Authority. He was interviewed in his office at Ben Gurion Airport in December of 2010.
“It is amazing how fast Jewish souls can be ignited,” says the rabbi. “The Jewish pride and Jewish awareness on the island is growing by leaps and bounds.”
A Jewish Community Rises in Sun-Drenched Turks and Caicos
When Jill Swann moved to the Caribbean Island of Providenciales to teach windsurfing and sailing, she found just about everything she wanted in Turks and Caicos. All that was missing was Chabad, but not for long.
The historic brick Colonial Revival building formerly the King’s Daughters Inn, has been renamed Fleishman House in honor of beloved Jewish professor Joel Fleishman, and serves as the new home of Rohr Chabad at Duke University Undergrads.
Duke University Jewish Undergrads Get a Royal New Home
As Duke University celebrates commencement festivities and bids farewell to their 2021 graduates, there is additional cause for celebration among its Jewish students. They can now look forward to greeting incoming students this fall with an expansive new presence centrally located alongside Duke’s East Campus in Durham, N.C.
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Crown Heights Hatzalah is gearing up for the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history. A $2.5 Million goal set to fund the construction of a headquarters and garage is a massive challenge, but the volunteers are stepping up to the task. Keep an eye out across Crown Heights as signs and posters pop up for the campaign, and don’t forget to donate.
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