Important PSA: The Daily Service You Rely On Is About to Make A Major Change
After serving the Crown Heights Community for 45 years, Hatzalah, as you know it, is about to make a major change to its services in Crown Heights.
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In 1991 the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, sent Rabbi Shlomo and Myriam Bentolila to then-Zaire, today the Congo, to establish Chabad-Lubavitch of Central Africa. Mrs. Bentolila, pictured in the early 1990s with children from her Hebrew school in Kinshasa, passed away at the age of 52 on April 1. (Credit: Chabad of Central Africa)
Obituary: Myriam Bentolila, 52, Elegant and Unsung Rebbetzin of the Congo
Long before she got married in the summer of 1989, Myriam Bentolila knew that she wanted to serve as a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary. SHe achieved her goal and passed away after a lengthy illness on April 1st (the eve of 20 Nissan) at the age of 52.
Naftali Charter and his team of eleven are using animation to inspire and inform those who "don’t even necessarily know what they’re seeking, but generally feel an inclination to spirituality.”
Torah Visuals: Animations Bring Jewish Mysticism to Life
Meet the team and hear the story of Torah Visuals, where you can find and watch videos providing visual explanations for deep chassidic concepts that you can never truly understand.
Former Miami Heat Center, Meyers Leonard to Help Deliver Pesach Food to Holocaust Survivors
Former Miami Heat Center, Meyers Leonard and Rabbi Pinny Andrusier, director of Chabad of Southwest Broward and organizer of the annual Jewish Heritage Night for the Miami Heat are teaming up for a very worthy cause.
A Vaccination Message From Dr. Feldman
Dr. Robert Feldman, who cares for many residents of the Crown Heights Jewish community has published a message regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations presently available.
New Book on the Rebbe Uncovers the Rogatchover’s Take on the Golem of Prague
New and expanded Hebrew edition of Early Years, Shamin Rishonot, Features dozens of new documents and data, including a special look at the view the Rogatchover Gaon took on the Golem of Prague.
New Chabad.org Haggadah: Inspiring Guide for Contemporary Seders
The Passover Haggadah has seen more editions than any other Jewish book in history. Yet the recently released Chabad.org Haggadah, which is faithful to tradition, effortlessly accessible and refreshingly inspirational, has arrived as a new standard for this era.
Rabbi Avi Feldman speaks at the giant menorah lighting ceremony in central Reykjavik, Iceland, as the capital's Mayor Dagur Bergþóruson Eggertsson, right, looks on
Judaism’s Frozen Frontier: Iceland Formally Recognizes Judaism
For the first time in its millenium-long history, Iceland has formally recognized Judaism as a religion. The year-long process, during which the country’s rabbi, local Jewish community members and an Icelandic attorney elucidated the Jewish religion and practices for government officials, finally paid off when it was approved on March 8.
A page from the Book of Joshua commentary printed in Leiria, Portugal, in 1494. Printing was introduced into the country in 1487, and Judaism was banned just 10 years later. It is part of the collection at the Aaron and Joshua Nasser library in the newly-built Avner Cohen Casa Chabad in Cascais, Portugal.
Portugal’s Jews Welcome Home a Long-Lost 15th-Century Torah Text
The year was 1497. Just five years after leaving his native Spain due to the Edict of Expulsion, Rabbi Avraham Saba stood tearfully beside an olive tree outside of Lisbon, Portugal. There, under what he described as a “tree of tears,” he buried his most precious possession, his manuscript commentary on Chumash, Pirkei Avot, Ruth and Esther. Rabbi Saba was never permitted to return to Portugal to recover his manuscripts or his family.
Chabad and Gedolim II – Reb Boruch Ber, Rabbis Ruderman and Weinberg of Ner Yisroel, Reb Chaim Ozer, Novardok
Jewish Enrichment Press has released a new book by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, host of our weekly Motzoei Shabbos Chabad History Program. The new book is titled “Chabad and Gedolim II.”
Hadar Hatorah Students Launch Weekly Newsletter
In their spare time, Hadar Hatorah students are preparing for Friday’s outreach activities. Part of those preparations is writing and editing of the weekly newsletter.
No Fun Will Be Left Behind at the CKids Laughing Lab
Kids are getting ready to chuckle, chortle, and snicker at the wackiest Purim event that CKids has ever seen. Ancient tales of Shushan meet the wacky science of 2021 for a result that’s as zany as it is hilarious.
For The First Time in Many Years, Minyan Gathers at the Kever of the Founder of the Mussar Movement, Rabbi Yisrael Lipkin of Salant
Sunday, the 25th of Shvat, marked 138 years since the passing of the founder of the Mussar Movement Rabbi Yisroel Lipkin of Salant OBM, who’s resting place is in Koenigsburg, today known as Kaliningrad in Russia. A hinyan was arranged by the lever for the first time in many years.
Worldwide Good Deeds This Week to Mark ALS Rabbi’s 49th Birthday
Despite his diagnosis of ALS, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz’s indomitable spirit did not slow down, continueing to write, guide and inspire via the miracle of eye-tracking technology. This year, he plans to celebrate his 49th birthday online with thousands of well-wishers around the world, and the festivities have already begun.
Bais Shmuel Announces Plan For New Building, Here are the Other Details
Bais Shmuel Chabad, which began as the first “Young Shul” in Crown Heights, has announced its plans to build a gorgeous new building in Crown Heights as it launches a $1 Million Charity campaign geared on getting the project started. Here are some more details.
New Book “Chabad and Ponovitz” Now Available for Purchase
Jewish Enrichment Press has released a new book by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, host of our weekly Motzoei Shabbos Chabad History Program. The new book is titled “Chabad and Ponovitz.”
Trump Grants Clemency and Pardons to 143 People, Including Two Notable Jews
President Trump granted clemency to nearly 150 people in the final hours of his presidency, including prominent allies, high-profile entertainers and many lesser-known convicted drug offenders. Two Jewish men were included in the commutation blitz.
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