The first “Town Hall” meeting by the new Vaad Hakohol drew a packed crowd, with Crown Heights residents gathered to raise pressing issues affecting the community. Community council representatives and police presented recent achievements, addressed concerns, and outlined plans for continued growth and safety in the neighborhood.
France Marks Head Shliach’s 10th Yahrzeit
The Chabad community in France marked the yahrtzeit of legendary shliach Reb Muleh Azimov a”h with a Melava Malka at the Beis Chabad of Flandres in Paris.
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Members of the Vaad Hakhol presented Deputy Inspector at 71st Precinct Thomas P. Smith with a unique Shofar gift with a plaque recognizing his dedication in service to the Crown Heights community.
Tishrei Mivtza Culminates in Grand Chinese Auction
The Zal of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch Queens was transformed into a festive venue as Bochurim gathered for the much-anticipated Chinese auction, the culmination of their successful ‘Tishrei Mitten Rebbe’n’ campaign.
‘Project Ufaratzta’ Launches Weekly Girls Mivtzoim
A group of girls head out on Friday afternoon with a clear destination in mind; they are fully equipped with neshek packages, sheva mitzvos cards, and pushkas. ‘Project Ufaratzta’ arranges groups for girls in grades 4-8 and their chaperones to visit their designated mivtzoim locations every Friday after school.
Florida Shluchim Collaborate for Unique Shidduch Event
Marriage-minded young Jewish professionals will gather this week for a first-of-its-kind event on Florida’s West Coast. The event will use cutting-edge technology to pair young Chabad House Jews with potential soulmates and feature guidance from acclaimed Shadchan and Shluchah Mrs. Chani Lebovics.
New Torah Dedicated on Friday Afternoon for Israeli Hostages
On Friday afternoon, a joyous siyum sefer torah was held at the Marina Roshcha shul in Moscow. The Sefer Torah was commissioned by Mr. Akiva Nissan Volf Astrov in response to the atrocities of Simchas Torah and in the merit of the safe return of the hostages in captivity.
‘Best Buddies’ Program Kicks Off for Second Year
For the second year, students from Bais Rivkah High School are pairing up with girls enrolled in Nigri Shluchim Online School in an initiative dubbed “Best Buddies” to connect, make friends, and learn together with weekly video or phone calls.
War Day 401: Massive Tunnel Found Beneath Cemetery, Berlin Bans ‘River to Sea’ Slogan
War Summary, Day 401: Troops find Hezbollah training base with primed launchers in front of UNIFIL, kilometer-long tunnel found beneath southern Lebanon cemetery, Russia might take a role in Hezbollah ceasefire, Shin Bet foils assassination on Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and son, Berlin court bans the genocidal slogan “from the river”, and Biden administration halts shipment of heavy-duty D9 bulldozers after Israel paid for them.
It’s Time to Talk About Shluchim Working for Shluchim
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: Two years ago, just before the Kinus Hashluchim, I wrote an article discussing the difficulties that Yungeleit are going through to find a place to go on Shlichus. Since then I have reconsidered my opinion.
“Winning Together”: A Unique Opportunity to Share the Joy
Anticipation fills the air as Tenathon 2024 approaches on Sunday, November 17. This year, it’s not just about winning for yourself; it’s about winning with others. With “Winning Together” tickets, you’re extending hope to someone who could use a lift.
Live: Vaad Hakohol Hosts ‘Town Hall Meeting’
Live at 8:00 PM: The newly appointed members of the Vaad Hakohol will host their first Town Hall meeting for the Crown Heights community. During the event, they will share updates on their recent initiatives and address community-related topics.
New Torah Dedicated at Chabad Morumbi in S. Paulo, Brazil
A new Sefer Torah was inaugurated at Beit Chabad Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil, with joyous Hakafos, singing, and dancing, honoring the Simchas Torah victims and reinforcing the community’s enduring connection to our Torah, our land, and our people.
Rabbi Faivish Vogel, 88, AH
Rabbi Shraga Faivish Vogel, shliach to England for over 50 years and one of the first campus shluchim, who played an active role in recovering the seforim from the Rebbe’s library sold to dealers and collectors in Europe, passed away on Monday, 10 Cheshvan.
Milah: One-Time or Recurring Mitzvah?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, will discuss the Rebbe and Rogatchover on “peulah nimsheches” (recurring action), and its ramifications in the Bris Milah of Avraham Avinu, Dovid Hamelech and the Rebbe Rashab.
Camp Reunites for Thrilling Hike and NYC Mivtzoim
Campers and staff of Camp Lman Achai got together on Sukkos for mivtza lulav in the heart of New York, dancing at Simchas Beis HaShoevah, and enjoying a thrilling hike with spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley followed by a farbrengen and BBQ.
Rebbe, Where Should I Move To?
Are you thinking of moving to a new house or community? This week’s Rebbe Responsa explores five key factors that the Rebbe pointed to when advising questioners considering moving their homes to greener pastures.
Farbrengen Welcomes Shluchim at Queens Mesivta
The hanhala of the Queens Mesivta welcomed 10 new Shluchim at a farbrengen at Anshei Moshe shul this past week and celebrated the culmination of the ‘Tisrhei Mitten Rebbe’n’ Mivtza.
Community Celebrates 80th of Head Shliach to New South Wales
The Sydney Jewish community gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, Head Shliach to Sydney and New South Wales, drawing well-wishers from across the community to honor Rabbi Feldman’s lifelong dedication to Jewish life in Australia.
Rebbe’s Chumash Teachings Joins Sefaria’s Digital Library
In a significant step in hafotzas hamayonos, Sefaria, a popular online digital library of Jewish texts with seven million annual users, has added the Kehos Chumash with its unique translation that weaves in Rashi’s commentary and the Rebbe’s teachings.