Frum Candidate Running For Congress, Lets Not Mess It Up
This Tuesday, June 23rd is a primary election which should be important for Torah observant Jews as we could finally get an observant Jew in the US Congress.
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Ellenville Chabad Looks To Renovate Local Mikvah
Ellenville’s Jewish community has a long history, and the local shul, now run by Chabad, was founded in 1907. Now, with the Ellenville Jewish community again expanding, the old Mikvah is in urgent need of a complete remodel to bring it up to modern standards.
Op-Ed: Singling Out A Community In Politics Is Not A Good Idea
Crown Heights resident and health care executive Yosef Hershkop, put his thoughts in an Op-Ed following what will undoubtedly go down in history as a colossal failure for New York CIty.
Interview: Rabbi Norman Lamm and the Rebbe
Rabbi Normal Lamm, former head of YU, passed away yesterday, the 8th of Sivan. In 1994 he was interviewed by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, which was printed in his book, Conversations with the Rebbe.
JNet Invites Community to ‘A Torah Celebration’
A volunteer appreciation event promises to be an inspiring celebration of Torah study, in the merit of a speedy recovery for founder Rabbi Yehudah Dukes. The event will balance inspiration and entertainment with presenters including US Ambassador, David Friedman and Rabbi Yossi Jacobson.
Chabad Hebrew’s Cool celebrates Moving-Up Awards Ceremony
Chabad Hebrew School of Orange County, aka “Hebrew’s Cool,” found a meaningful and spirited way to celebrate the year-end Moving Up Awards Ceremony, despite the challenges presented by the current pandemic.
In Rabbi Schwei’s Files, Surfaces An Unexpected Treasure
In the files of Rabbi Yaakov Schwei, ע”ה, were a group of photos from the 1940’s and early 1950’s. The portraits from chassidim in the DP Camp in Pocking, Germany, Paris, France and Montreal, Quebec, were seemingly given as mementos from their time together during a difficult era.
Op-Ed: COVID Weddings
A Crown Heights mother of 4, daughter, wife, and sister brings the ongoing phenomenon of COVID weddings into perspective, weighing the pros and cons of holding one, and how they are held.
SUNDAY: Shloshim For Rabbi Moshe Zaklikofsky OBM
Family, Friends and Colleagues to Hold a Shloshim Event and Farbrengen for Rabbi Moshe Zaklikofsky this Sunday evening at 8:00pm.
JEM: The Second Children’s Torah Scroll
Last week, JEM released a fascinating new video highlighting the history of the Children’s Torah Scroll campaign. Now, in connection with the new video, a brand new gallery has been published for the first time – with over 450 photos.
The heavy increase in online video demand and traffic comes just as Chabad.org Video rolled out a modern, fresh interface designed to help viewers more easily explore its content. A new video app for Apple and Android devices has also been released, as has a kids’ video app.
Amid Online Upsurge, Most Popular Jewish Video Site Expands Its Presence
When her children’s school was closed in Peoria, Ill., in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Jenny Kravetz, like so many parents around the world, was plunged headfirst into the new world of online education. Thankfully, Chabad.org was there to fill in he gaps.
Here’s My Story: A Letter For You
Rabbi Shmuel Greisman, who serves as a Chabad emissary in Jerusalem, Israel, has led the campaign of Children’s Torah Scrolls (www.kidstorah.org) since 1981. He was interviewed in February of 2015.
Lynbrook, Long Island Holds Another Lag B’Omer First
History was made in Lynbrook once again with its first ever Lag B’Omer car parade with music and beautiful car displays of Jewish pride.
Say “Thank You” To Your Hatzalah Member
Each home, each family, and each person has had their own experience with the volunteers of Crown Heights Hatzalah. With the Hatzalah-Thon ongoing, lets not forget to thank the individual volunteers for sacrificing their time, lending their heart, and providing each person with the personal and caring touch of a family member.
Rabbi Yaakov Perlow, the Novominsker Rebbe.
Obituary: Rabbi Yaakov Perlow, 89, the Novominsker Rebbe
Shortly before Passover, the Jewish world lost one of its most devoted leaders. The Novominsker Rebbe, Rabbi Yaakov Perlow, who dedicated his life to serving the American Jewish community, passed away on April 7 after contracting the coronavirus. He was 89 years old.
The Beard: Where Chassidim and Misnagdim Agree
A newly released publication, titled The Beard: Where Chassidim and Misnagdim Agree, demonstrates that the perception that the Litvish mesorah of misnagdim is to be beardless is a gross misconception.
Lag BaOmer: 24-Hour Hatzalah-Thon LIVE Event
A 24 hour Hatzalah-Thon event has been planned for Lag BaOmer this year to recognize and donate to Hatzalah chapters across the United States. The Telethon style event will feature famed Jewish singer Avraham Fried as well as other Jewish music stars.
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