This year’s International CTeen Shabbaton brings together the largest network of Jewish teens. The variety of languages echoing throughout the Oholei Torah hall last night was more poignant than ever. before.
Marbin B’simcha; How Do We Do That?
What does it mean to be constantly b’simcha? How do we just get ourselves to start being b’simcha? What does simcha even do?
Picture of the Day
Seen being menachem avel the Skverer Rebbe after the passing of his Rebbetzin were Rabbi Nachman Yosef Twersky of Crown Heights and Rabbi Mendel Feller of Minnesota, who holds a close relationship with the Skverer Rebbe’s children.
War Day 139: Missile Hits Home, Netanyahu Presents Post-War Plan
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Thirty-Nine: Heavy pressure from the American administration, missile hit a home in Kfar Yuval, Iron Dome interception over Tzfas, Netanyahu presented first draft of post-war plan including Israel’s control of the Gaza-Egypt border and the removal of UNRWA.
Our Communities
L’Chaim: Schapiro – Green
The L’Chaim of Dovid Schapiro of Hollywood, Florida, and Dina Green of Coral Springs, Florida, took place at the FREE Hall in Crown Heights.
Shluchim Hold Memorial at Site of Massacre
Shluchim on mission in Eretz Yisroel visited the Nachal Oz Army Base where many soldiers were killed and taken hostage. They said Tehillim in the shul and lit candles in their memory.
A Secret From Yourself
A unique fatherly relationship formed between the Rebbe and Reb Berel Yunik. When he didn’t look well and didn’t know why, the Rebbe suggested that perhaps it was a secret – from himself.
‘Shabbos Tzuzamen’ Kicks Off Around the World
After an inspirational meeting in Crown Heights, tens of Bochurim headed off to lead micro Shabbatons this week for Yaldei Hashluchim in 110 Shabbos Tzuzamen locations across the globe.
Wedding: Shuchat – Shifman
The wedding of Chaim Eliyahu Shuchat of Crown Heights, and Menucha Rochel Shifman of Tzfas, Eretz Yisroel, took place at the Lubavitch Yeshiva hall in Crown Heights.
New Yeshiva Gedola to Open in Pittsburgh, PA
Bnai Emunoh Chabad in Greenfield, a growing Chabad community in Pittsburgh, PA, is embarking on a new initiative to open a Yeshiva Gedolah (Zal) for Bochurim in Shiur Aleph and Bais.
Third Brother of Chabad Family Engaged to Third Sister
It’s not very common for two brothers to marry two sisters. But these families went all out when the third Nadav brother got engaged to the third Aharon sister.
Israeli Yeshivos Send Staff to Engage ‘Kvutza’ Bochurim
A new initiative has hanhala from yeshivos in Eretz Yisroel coming to New York every month in order to inspire and engage with alumni learning in ‘Kvutza’ in 770.
3,000 Teens Arrive in NYC for “CTeen Week” of Jewish Pride
As 3,000 Jewish teens from far-flung corners of the globe have begun making their way to the bustling city for the International Shabbaton, the annual CTeen weekend has effectively transformed into a “CTeen week.”
Wedding: Levin – Reshkovan
The wedding of Moshe Levin of Brooklyn, and Tanya Tova Reshkovan of Staten Island, took place in the Oholei Torah ballroom in Crown Heights.
Event to Celebrate the Unsung Sholom Bayis Heroes
Initially planned as a closed-door event for Chosson Teachers, organizers have opened up the upcoming event to all those working in the Sholom Bayis field, providing a unique opportunity for collaboration.
Scandal in Tzfas: Missionary “Rabbi” Infiltrated Frum Kindergartens
In a scandalous blunder, a missionary posing as a rabbi was allowed access to frum kindergartens in Tzefas. Yad L’Achim exposed his identity and spared the children from harm.
New Book Outlines the Rebbe’s Roadmap for Real Peace
A forthcoming book by Yonah Press, a new imprint of Sichos In English, titled “Make Peace,” provides a comprehensive, systematic presentation of the Rebbe’s vision for peace in Eretz Yisroel in the context of history and current events.
Terror Attack on Highway Leading to Yerushalayim
1 person was killed and 8 were injured in a shooting attack on Route 1 near Maaleh Adumim. The terrorists were killed by a civilian.
New Programming Created for Children of Hebrew Speakers in the Diaspora
Since Simchas Torah, the particular needs of Israeli families living in the diaspora have become even more apparent. A new initiative provides Hebrew speakers outside of Israel with programs and events created just for them.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal, shliach and Chief Rabbi of Berlin, Germany, welcomes the Nadvorna Rebbe at Berlin’s main Chabad Center.
L’Chaim: Braun – Cohen
The L’Chaim of Yankel Braun of Crown Heights, and Chaya Mushka Cohen of Manchester, England took place Wednesday night at Rubashkin.
The Holy Candies
Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky has served as a Chabad emissary in Tel Aviv-Yaffo since 1981. He tells the story of a trip to Stony Brook University that felt like a disappointment and the Rebbe’s story that made him feel better.