On the eve of Taanis Esther, the yeshiva took us to the local supermarket. There, amidst the aisles, I spotted a box of Reisman’s Poppy Seed Hamantaschen. At that moment, a voice within me urged, “Get this for Paul.”
Chinuch with Heart at Montreal’s Mesivta Ateres Menachem
At a quiet location, not far from the bustling enclave of Lubavitch in Montreal, Montreal’s Mesivta Ateres Menachem fits seamlessly into this long-standing community noted for its vibrant Chassidishe life. But what makes the mesivta stand out is its warm and caring hanhala, magidei shiur and mashpiim.
Mayor Adams Shares with Whom He Consults for Advice
When New York City Mayor Eric Adams was recently asked in a public interview who his go-to source for counsel on public matters, his surprising response was, “The grand Rebbe from Crown Heights.”
Visual Presentation Outlines the Purim Backstory
In a short visual presentation, Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger of Gemara Academy reveals the backstory of the Purim story mapping out the places, people, and times when it all happened.
L’Chaim: Katz – Lipinski
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Moshe Katz of Manhattan, NY, and Odel Lipinski of Buenos Aires, Argentina, took place at the JCM hall in Crown Heights.
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Montreal Fathers Celebrate Siyum with Kita Alef Sons
Fathers of students in Rabbi Yisroel Menkes‘ Kita Aleph class of YTTL Montreal visited the yeshiva to spend quality time to show off their knowledge and celebrate a Siyum of Parshas Bereishis.
Challah From Hamantashen Batches?
Photo: Aaron Eliezer Pilchick via frocksinstock.com
Ask the Rov: Do separate batches of hamantashen combine to necessitate hafrashas challa? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
War Day 162: Terror attack in Chevron, Mossad Returns to Qatar
Photos released by the IDF show the WCK barge with aid being brought to a makeshift pier in Central Gaza, from where it was delivered to Northern Gaza.
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Sixty Two: The head of the Mossad is expected to resume talks and arrive tomorrow in Qatar to discuss Hamas’ newest response, the first shipment of aid by sea arrived on Friday, and on Shabbos afternoon, a Palestinian terrorist in Chevron stood in a cemetery and opened fire on the Jewish quarter.
770 Hosts Largest Dayanus, Semicha Completion Celebration Yet
Following the recent revitalization and growth of 770’s Dayanus and Semicha programs, 110 new Dayanim and Rabbanim were installed in an elaborate celebration, including a father, shliach Rabbi Yisroel Fried, and his two sons.
Ohr Menachem Hosts Heartening Avos Ubonim Melave Malka
Fathers of students at Cheder Ohr Menachem gathered with their sons for a lavish Melava Malka with learning, prizes, dancing, and a professional video presentation of a Gemara learned in cheder.
The Rebbe Rashab’s ‘True and Beloved Friend’
One of three people to receive semicha from the Rebbe Maharash, Reb Yaakov Mordechai Bezpalov, later the rov of Poltava, was the Rebbe Rashab‘s chavrusa and close friend who brought him comfort after his father’s histalkus.
When “Normal” Parenting Doesn’t Cut It
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: If we always go with what’s normal, chances are that when our children grow up, they may do even less than we did. But if we make a point to allow an “abnormal” situation—we have the children share rooms to make space for guests—these doses of abnormal commitment to Hashem will help educate our children to overcome tough times ahead of them.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Zayin Adar and Mivtza Purim
This week’s booklet includes letters Parshas Pekudei, Zayin Adar, and the Rebbe’s Purim Campaign to ensure that every Jew can fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos and all the other Purim obligations.
Erev Shabbos Parshas Pekudei Around Crown Heights
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Pekudei. Plus Shalom Zachar list.
Sunday Marathon to Close Streets Near Crown Heights
The 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon is happening this Sunday going from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Street closures near Crown Heights will affect community residents.
New Toolkit To Help Children Own Their Yiddishkeit
CKids Chest, a new initiative by CKids, will bring interactive holiday learning into the homes and public school classrooms of Jewish children worldwide.
Shabbos Afternoon Father-and-Son Program Starting This Week
A Shabbos afternoon learning program for fathers and sons, launched in memory of Shua Kaminker a”h, is starting again this week in Crown Heights and Remsen Village.
“What ‘Omein’? Be Besimcha!”
R’ Hershel Fogelman merited a unique relationship with the Rebbe. When the Rebbe once wished him to be besimcha, he responded “omein,” but the Rebbe was not satisfied with that.
War Day 160: Stabbing Attack, Two Foiled, US Sanctions on Israeli Farms
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Sixty: Stabbing attack kills one, IDF eliminates rocket launching sources in record time, two attempted terrorist attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria, and US Treasury imposes sanctions on Israeli farms which the State Department claims are used to “launch attacks against Palestinians.”
Urgent Tehillim Needed for Young Shlucha
Please take a moment to say kapitol chof and lamed for Leah bas Chana Paya for a complete and speedy recovery.
Moshiach Day To Focus on The Redemption As A Solution For Peace
After its second successful year, hundreds of shluchim worldwide gear up for Merkos 302’s Festival of the Future 3.0. A full-day program entitled “Peace by Peace” taking place around the world this Acharon Shel Pesach.
Spreading Elie’s Light with 700+ Mitzvos
Elie Boutboul was intent on changing the world for good. After his untimely passing, friends and family united through a OneMitzvah campaign, collectively doing over 700 mitzvos in his honor.
Halacha-U’s Dual-Track Program Set to Start in 85 Chabad Houses
85 Lubavitch communities and Chabad Houses around the world are about to embark on Halacha classes for participants of all backgrounds using two unique tracks.