Mrs. Bruria Efune, author of the daily war updates column enjoyed by thousands of Anash.org readers daily, has a personal request to help out a family friend who is leading a unit of combat engineering soldiers inside Gaza.
Donating a Kidney: Allowed or Obligated?
Ask the Rov: Am I allowed or perhaps obligated to donate a kidney?
Levaya Held for Mrs. Shaina Gittel Astrin
The levaya for Mrs. Shaina Gittel Astrin, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and an active member of N’shei Chabad, passed by 770 on Sunday morning.
‘Everything Wedding’ Allows You to Celebrate with Ease
Everything Wedding is a one stop site created by Chava Altein for all L’Chaim and wedding resources. It has step by step checklists, vendors, Gemachs, important contacts, and more.
4,000 Bochurim Expected at “Hour with the Rebbe” on Yud Shevat
On Motzei Shabbos, Yud Shevat, thousands of bochurim are expected to gather at 770 Eastern Parkway for the annual “Hour of the Rebbe” program, which features a special presentation of sichos and nigunim of the Rebbe.
Our Communities
Rabbi Chaim Burston, 72, AH
Rabbi Chaim Binyomin Burston, a longtime mechanech in Oholei Torah in Crown Heights and later in Cheder Menachem in Los Angeles, and creator of the famed “Rabbi Burston Story Tapes” passed away on Shabbos, Chai-Teves, 5784.
Rabbi Moshe Aaron Kasinetz, 89, AH
Rabbi Moshe Aaron Kasinetz, founder of the Orthodox community in Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on Shabbos, Chai Teves.
War Day 86: Ramming Attacks in West Bank, Soldiers Killed in Gaza
War Summary, Day Eighty Six: Hamas and Hezbollah continue to fire rockets into Israel as hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid, including vaccines, are let into Gaza. Two ramming attacks took place in Yehuda and Shomron.
Let There Be Boredom
Technology is here to stay and will only get stronger. So how do we guarantee that our children will also only get stronger? An article by Rabbi Shlomo Sternberg.
Icy Education: A Mother’s Sacrifice for Her Son’s Chinuch
A flash of determination flitted across Bubba Chasha’s face. Without warning, her strong arms pushed her son into a cold, slushy puddle. His face buried in filthy ice, his clothes soaking wet, Shloima sputtered as he struggled for air, shivering to the bone.
L’Chaim: Levin – Rashkovan
The L’Chaim of Moshe Levin and Tanya Rashkovan took place Wednesday night at Merkaz Dovrei Ivrit in Crown Heights.
Decisions Should Not Be Motivated by What “They” Will Say
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: It’s painful to see military and security decisions being made from fear of foreign approval. “What will the world say?” The Rebbe constantly emphasized that there are clear halachos for how to deal with security questions. The Will of Hashem should be the only deciding factor.
She Refused to Leave Him, and He Respected Her For It
Rebbetzin Sterna, the daughter of wealthy parents from Vitebsk, married the young Alter Rebbe. When he was shunned for becoming a chossid, she refused to get divorced and faithfully stood by her husband’s side.
Erev Shabbos Vayechi Around Crown Heights
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayechi – Shabbos Chazak. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Triple Hiloula to be Marked in Crown Heights
Merkaz Sefarad Chabad and the Zaetz family are inviting the Sefardi community members of Crown Heights to an event marking the hiloula of Rabbi Yaacov Abuhatzeira, the Rambam and the Alter Rebbe.
Shluchim Provide Lifeline After Devastating Floods Hit Australia
After Australia’s tight-knit Jewish community of Cairns experienced its worst flooding in history, Rabbi Ari and Mushkie Rubin have been tirelessly coordinating relief efforts for displaced numerous Jewish families.
Four Wounded in Attack in Mount Hebron
At least four people were injured early Friday afternoon in a ramming attack north of the town of Otniel, in Mount Hebron. A stabbing attack on Thursday wounded two.
Download and Print: Anash.org Magazine for Shabbos Vayechi
In this week’s Anash Magazine, you’ll read about the growth of the Chabad community in Kingston, PA; Rav Moshe’s meeting with the Rebbe, and the right age to start shidduchim. Download here and print.
Wedding: Lesches – Piekarski
Photos: Mendy Dahan/Anash.org
The wedding of Yossi Lesches of Montreal, Canada and Bracha Piekarski of Morristown, NJ was held Thursday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
‘Lock the Door and Learn the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch’
Considering the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch to be part of the wellsprings of Chassidus, the Rebbe encouraged rabbonim to learn and publish in-depth explanations of this special work – even if it means locking the door.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Vayechi
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Vayechi with English subtitles and transcript.
War Day 84: 2 Israelis Stabbed, 65 Million Digital Intel Files Found
War Summary, Day Eighty Four: Two Israelis were wounded in a stabbing attack at the Mazmuria checkpoint, the IDF reported to have found over 65 million digital files which contained useful intelligence aiding in the battle against Hamas, and the Hezbollah fired over 50 rockets in the North on Kiryat Shemona and the surrounding area.
Mrs. Shaina Gittel Astrin, AH
Mrs. Shaina Gittel Astrin, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and an active member of Nshei Chabad, passed away on Thursday, 16 Teves, 5784.
L’Chaim: Bogart – Richler
Photos: Shalom Ross/ Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Michael Bogart of Summerlin, NV and Esther Richler of Summerlin, NV was held on Wednesday night at the JCM.
Joy and Jewish Pride Fill Released Time Winter Camps
Jewish public school students from all across Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island transformed a week of vacation into a week of Jewish fun and Pride at the Released Time Winter Day Camps in Brooklyn and Queens.