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Rabbi Leibel Turk, 86, AH
Rabbi Leibel Turk, a respected shochet from Crown Heights and the father of a large Lubavitch family, passed away shortly before Shabbos.
War Day 309: US Drops Human Rights Probe, 19 Terrorists Eliminated in School Building
The IDF dropped cigarettes over Khan Younis, with the words “smoking is bad for you, Hamas is worse”
The IDF dropped cigarettes over Khan Younis, with the words “smoking is bad for you, Hamas is worse”
War Summary, Day 309: The U.S. told Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that it has closed the investigation into the Netzach Yehuda battalion for Human Rights violations, IDF hits 19 terrorists in Gaza school building which Hamas falsely claims 100 killed, and Mikhail Samara, 27, succumbed to wounds from Tuesday attack to the North.
Mrs. Pesya Wolf, 100, AH
Mrs. Pesya Wolf, the daughter of the chossid Reb Avrohom Pariz, the wife of Rabbi Ephraim Wolf, director of Chabad institutions in Eretz Yisroel, and matriarch of a large Lubavitch family, passed away on Shabbos, 6 Av.
Hashem Never Says ‘No!’
Article by Rabbi Shmuel Wagner: There is a common expression, “Hashem always answers our tefillos – but sometimes, the answer is ‘no!’” Could it be that Hashem commanded me to request my needs from Him, all the while smirking, knowing that the answer to this request will be “no!”?
Major Setback in Acquiring Chabad Seforim Detained in Russia
Great disappointment as a new setback in the long legal battle being waged over the Chabad Library in Russia due to the United States Overturning the sanctions previously placed on Russia.
Aleph and Agudah Join for ‘Dina D’malchusa’ Event
Close to 1,300 men and women gathered at an event titled “Dina D’malchusa Dina” to raise awareness on “preventative pidyon shvuyim,” featuring among others Rabbi Aaron Lipskar of the Aleph Institute and renowned criminal defense attorney Mr. Benjamin Brafman.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 3:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Levi Garelik, Rav of Bais Shmuel – Chabad, on masechta Rosh Hashanah.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Miriam Mintz
A large crowd gathered in front of 770 for the levaya of Mrs. Miriam Mintz, a young shlucha from Maryland, and the wife of activist and shliach Rabbi Mendel Mintz.
Students and Colleagues Visit Kever of Reb Yoel Kahn
A group of mashpi’im, colleagues, and students of Reb Yoel Kahn paid a visit to his kever, just feet away from the Rebbe’s Ohel, ahead of his third yahrzeit this Shabbos, 6 Av.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 3:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Levi Shusterman, Magid Shiur at Darchai Menachem Mesivta, on masechta Megillah.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Moshiach
This week’s selection of letters by Rebbe Responsa are on the topic of Moshiach, including: reversing the cause of Galus, the process of Moshiach, and the biggest question towards Hashem.
Dislodged Kosel Stone Laid to Rest with Beis Hamikdash Ruines
The stone that fell from the Kosel six years ago on the night after Tisha B’Av was buried on Wednesday alongside the stones of the Kosel that fell during the destruction of the Second Beis Hamikdash.
‘The Problem With Many Bochurim…’
In an early yechidus, bochur Berl Yunik complained of his highs and lows in his avodas Hashem. The Rebbe reassured him that fluctuation is normal and then went on to outline the problem of many bochurim which can be easily resolved.
Postville Shochet Catches 4 AM Shul Fire in the Nick of Time
At 4:00 am, a shochet going to Mikvah in Postville, Iowa, noticed flames in the shul and called for help. In a nick of time, he saved the newly renovated shul, plus two brand new Sifrei Torah.
War Day 307: Hostage Mediation Summit Scheduled, Fires Up North
Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon
War Summary, Day 307: The three mediators of the hostage deal- US, Qatar, and Egypt- released a joint statement calling for a grand summit, to take place on August 15th, for the creation of a ceasefire-hostage deal, Gallant confirms that Israelis will receive some kind of advance warning before the Iran attack, and an increasing number of intelligence reports indicate that Hezbollah may begin their attack separately from Iran.
Miriam Mintz, 30, AH
Mrs. Miriam Mintz, dedicated educator and wife of activist Rabbi Mendel Mintz who organized large unity events in Crown Heights, passed away on Thursday, 4 Av.
‘Eretz Yisroel is the Safest Place’: Is That Still True?
It is well known what the Rebbe said, especially during the Gulf War, that Eretz Yisroel is the safest place in the world. Is this promise subject to conditions? Is it applicable today? Alaska Shliach Rabbi Yosef Greenberg addresses the question.
Longtime Dutch Shliach Memorialized at Shul Naming
Jews from all parts of the Netherlands came together to honor Rabbi Yitzchak Vorst, the first shliach who served for more than 60 years until his passing last year. His shul in Amstelveen, an Amsterdam suburb, was renamed “Bais Yitzchak” in his memory.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Zalman Shneur, executive director of the Menachem Education Foundation, on masechta Eruvin.