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Weekly Story: The Frierdiker Rebbe’s Efforts To Help Russian Jewry

The central Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen in Kfar Chabad, Israel, drew thousands, including high-profile dignitaries from across the spectrum of Israeli society. The event was also broadcast on the radio and surreptitiously listened to by Jews in the Soviet Union. (Photo: Challenge)

Being that this Tuesday and Wednesday, Jews all over the world are commemorating the Frierdiker Rebbe’s release from prison, ninety one years ago, I am posting some insights I recently realized about his efforts to help Russian Jewry.

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Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Chukas

Rare Red Calf Revealed, Giant Victory Over King, Obituary, Snakes Attack Israelite Camp, and Ads. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Korach”, and has made it available for all here on Monsey.info.

8:00pm: Gimmel Tammuz – 27 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day? How Could This Happen if a Shepherd Never Forsakes His Flock?

The topics in this week’s 358th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Gimmel Tammuz – 27 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day? How Could This Happen if a Shepherd Never Forsakes His Flock? What Was the Rebbe’s Last Major Teaching? Why Wasn’t an 8th Rebbe Appointed? What Is the Connection of Chukas to Gimmel Tammuz? Why Was It a Sin for Moshe to Hit the Rock? How Does the Red Heifer Heal From Death?

Weekly Story: Gimmel Tammuz

Being that this Sunday is Gimmel Tammuz, I am sharing a thought I heard from Rabbi Nissim Mangel sheyichye, this past Shabbos, which I will use in a farbrengen on Gimmel Tammuz.

Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Korach

Korach Announces Campaign, Korach Issues Blue Uniforms, Severe Weather Disrupts Political Showdown, and Ads. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Korach”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.

8:00pm: Lessons From Korach: Why Do We Need a Rebbe? What Should Be Our Attitude to the New Coalition Government in Israel?

The topics in this week’s 357th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: 28 Sivan – 80 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day? Lessons From Korach: Why Do We Need a Rebbe? How Do We Understand the Story of Aaron’s Rod Sprouting Almonds? What Should Be Our Attitude to the New Coalition Government in Israel? What Can I Do About My Very Devout Nanny Speaking to My Children About Her Religious Beliefs? Why Are Jews Considered to Be the Most Intelligent Demographic? What Does It Mean That Mattan Torah Didn’t Happen in the Lower Hemisphere?

Weekly Story: Reb Leibel Karasik

Being this this Monday, chof-zayin Sivan is my mother, Cheyena bas HaRav HaChossid Reb Yeudah Leib Karasik’s yahrzeit, I decided to post some aspects about her father. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Shlach

Super-Secret Spies Sent, Giants Spotted in Canaan, Perilous Pandemonium Prevails, Dessert Delays Drag On, and Ads. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Shlach”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.

8:00pm: With the Rise of Anti-Semitic Attacks, Is It Time to Start Fighting Back?

The topics in this week’s 356th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: With the Rise of Anti-Semitic Attacks, Is It Time to Start Fighting Back? In this Current Climate What Can We Do to Increase Unity and Love? With Cities Opening up, Can We Say That It Is a Sign of the Imminent Geulah? What Did the Scouts Do Wrong? Why Was the One Who Carried Wood on Shabbos Put to Death? When Moshiach Comes… Will 770 Be Transported to Israel? Can Moshiach Be a Woman?