For more than half a year, students of Machon Lemaan Yilmedu studied the laws of shechita and learned how to prepare the knife so it’s smooth with no flaws, followed by hands-on practice of the actual shechita technique.
Shluchos Campus Kinus Kicks-off
Campus Shluchos from around the world are gathering this week for the Chabad on Campus International Kinus HaShluchos for three days of inspiration, learning and networking.
New Sefer Released From Rabbi Wagner’s Writings
On the occasion of the shloshim of Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner, a new sefer was published containing his chiddushim on Meseches Gittin, including hundreds of pages of unpublished notes.
L’Chaim: Shuchat – Moorvitch
The L’Chaim of Yitzchak Shuchat of Cedarhurst, NY, and Michal Moorvitch of Los Angeles took place at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Let’s Ensure No Jew Should Ever Be On The Street
A member of the community is being evicted from his apartment! He’s trying as best as he can to make ends meet. However, unfortunately, due to astronomical expenses for his special needs children, he has fallen way behind on the rent.
Garden Party Appreciation Held for Friendship Circle Volunteers
Friendship Circle Brooklyn celebrated another full year of volunteering with a grand Appreciation Garden Party for their girl’s division. Over 100 volunteers attended the event which shared inspiration and appreciation for all of their efforts.
A Chabad Young Professional Community Grows in Pensacola, Florida
Only twenty people attended the first Chabad Young Professional event in Pensacola, FL but from there blossomed the community these young men and women needed. Before long, Rabbi Danow had young professionals volunteering, sharing their ideas, and taking on leadership positions.
Hundreds Wrap Tefillin Near Israel Day Parade In Manhattan
This past Sunday, as hundreds of thousands of Yidden gathered to take part in the Israel Day Parade, the Mitzvah Tank Organization seized the tremendous opportunity to bring people closer to Yiddishkeit.
Tuesday: Tribute Event to Mark Shloshim of Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Live on Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET: A gathering of Kavod LaTorah and reflection will mark the shloshim since the passing of beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner a”h.
Israeli Politicians Meet Up…At 770
Where would two Israeli politicians, on a visit to New York, meet up if not at 770? That’s what happened on Monday when MK Simcha Rothman and Minister Rabbi Yoav Ben-Tzur crossed paths while on respective tours of 770.
Devorah Leah Fishman, 1, AH
Devorah Leah Fishman, the infant daughter of R’ Menachem Mendel and Chaya Fishman of Bnei Brak, passed away on Monday after she was hospitalized following a tragic accident on Friday.
Morristown Yeshiva to Hold Grand Dedication of New Building
On Sunday, Morriston Yeshiva will dedicate a nearly 30,000-square-foot expansion with an evening of song with Benny Freidman and Boruch Sholom Blesofsky, and honoring Rabbi Chaim Schapiro.
Oholei Torah Shiur Alef and Beis Take Group Photo
Bochurim and hanhala of Shiur Alef and Shiur Beis of Beis Medrash Oholei Torah in Crown Heights posed for a group photo in front of 770 on Monday.
Wedding: Tauber – Labkowski
The wedding of Moishy Tauber of Crown Heights and Mushka Labkowski of London, England, took place Tuesday night at Razag Hall.
Oholei Torah Students Rewarded for 154,621 Lines of Baal Peh
A double event in Oholei Torah on Sunday celebrated the MBP and Tzivos Hashem accomplishments of 417 boys from Oholei Torah’s 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
JEM Launches New Whatsapp Platform for Daily Videos
In recent weeks, JEM has implemented an exciting change in how they deliver the daily videos of the Rebbe to tens of thousands, by transferring the process of distribution to a WhatsApp community.
Hundreds Pack 770 for Grand Hakhel Event
Hundreds of Chassidim from the Crown Heights community and beyond gathered on a Sunday night at 770 Eastern Parkway to fulfill the Rebbe‘s directive to gather during the Hakhel year.
Tiferes Yeshiva Adopts Successful ‘Bifnim’ Program
Inspired by the overwhelming success of Igud Hamelamdim’s Gemara Bifnim study program in elementary schools around the world, the Tiferes Bochurim yeshiva joined as well, making it the first senior yeshiva to reap its benefits.
Diaspora Minister Hears About Chabad From Rabbi Kotlarsky
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli met with Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky at Chabad Headquarters on Sunday, to hear about the work of Chabad building Jewish life around the world.
Give Jewish Kids a Jewish Summer
CKids Gan Israel Florida is entering its fourth season of transforming the lives of the boys who attend its summer camp.