From Dealing Drugs To Writing Scrolls
As a young man, Yankel Meislin’s addiction nearly cost him his life. Today he lives in Brooklyn, writes Torah Scrolls, and speaks to people about what he’s learned on the road to sobriety.
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Long Island Hebrew Schools Join Together for JewQ Regional Championship
Over 500 Long Island Hebrew School students and their families gathered to watch a celebration of Torah knowledge
Yitzchak Kogan (center, in Leningrad in 1983) and his wife, Sofya, received permission to leave the USSR in 1986, after waiting 14 years. Five years later the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, sent them back to Russia.
The Tzaddik of Leningrad Looks Back 30 Years After the Fall of the USSR
Yitzchak Kogan spent fourteen years waiting for a Soviet exit visa. Then the Rebbe sent him back.
Advanced Technology in Russia to Connect Surviving Jewish War Veterans
Seventy seven years ago today, the Red Army liberated Auschwitz’s prisoners. In honor of this day, which is marked all over the world as International Holocaust Memorial Day, a special ceremony was held in the Jewish Museum in the center of Moscow.
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro Announces Retirement
After decades of service, Commissioner of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Daniel Nigro announced his retirement Friday.
National Library of Israel Acquires 90 Pages of One of the Earliest Printed Hebrew Books
These newly received pages come from the only existing copy of a ca. 1492 edition of “Arba’ah Turim”, one of history’s most important works of Jewish law.
Eighty Years after Holocaust: New Mikvah Planned in Historical Jewish Shtetl
More than two years after its return to Jewish hands and the launch of its thriving activity, the famous ‘Hekdesh’ Synagogue in the city Brest, formerly Brisk, is continuing to the next phase: external and internal restoration and the establishment of a brand new state-of-the-art mikvah.
Reb Michel and Danya Raskin.
Obituary: Reb Michel Raskin, 92, Brooklyn Grocer Embodied Chassidic Values
Reb Michel Raskin, an unassuming pillar of kindness and hospitality who survived the ravages of Stalinist oppression and the horrors of World War II to become an iconic bridge between Chassidic life in Soviet Russia and America, passed away on Dec. 26 (22 Tevet). He was 92 years old.
New Initiative Launched at Kinus Hatmimim
At the 18th international Kinus Hatmimim on Wednesday night, Vaad Hatmimim announced a new global initiative in all Yeshivos in preparation for Yud Alef Nissan – 120 Years.
Event Honors and Supports Legacy of Rabbi Yudi Dukes
It was a night dedicated to remembering and honoring Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM, the heart and soul behind JNet, on the first Yahrzeit since his tragic passing in January 2021.
BREAKING: Fraud Exposed In Auctions of Chabad Memorabilia Worth Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
Never before seen photos from the Rebbeim and their families, unique personal items, and famous artifacts mentioned in Chabad historical accounts began to surface for sale on online auction houses. Could these items actually be legitimate? A CrownHeights.info investigation reveals the details.
From Shabbat To-Go to Shabbatons: Challah, chicken soup, and the new JLI Handbook
JLI’s new Shabbat Handbooks give shluchim the perfect companion to Challah deliveries, Friday night programs, and community Shabbatons.
Historic Edition of Likkutei Dibburim Published by Kehot
Kehot Publication Society has announced the publication of a new edition of Likkutei Dibburim, the majestic selection of talks and writings of the Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, of blessed memory.
Jewish volunteers helped Chabad of Kentucky distribute aid to rural areas.
Kentucky Rabbis and Volunteers Expand Support for Tornado Victims
“We are numb. We are scared. We are overwhelmed.” That’s what Ron, a farmer just south of Louisville, Kentucky, told Rabbi Avrohom Litvin of Chabad-Lubavitch of Kentucky when the rabbi reached out to offer help in the aftermath of the tornado that tore through the county on December 10.
New Space Telescope Blasted Off To Search The Galaxies
The world’s largest and most complex space science observatory will now begin six months of commissioning in space.
New $3,000 Grants Available for Jewish Public School Teens
Aside from their extensive selection and unbeatable prices, there is another, more significant reason, why Lubavitchers should consider Home Depot for their home improvement needs.
Flying Food To Canadian Flood Victims
When unprecedented flooding cut thousands of British Columbians off from food supplies, Chabad of the Fraser Valley wanted to help
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