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Historic Budapest Shul Reopens as First Teen-Run Shul
A large crowd gathered on the streets of Budapest, Hungary, to celebrate the reopening of a historic shul with a unique new mission. Located on Dessewffy Street in the city’s Sixth District, the shul will become the first of its kind in the world, serving young Jews under the age of 18 and placing its leadership and daily operations directly in their hands.
The Problem May Go Beyond the Magazine’s Cover
“Crown Heights is abuzz after reports emerged that Crown Heights stores had united in a decision not to carry a certain frum magazine, following controversy over its front-cover feature. I’m not here to critique any specific magazines or publications. But perhaps it’s time we paid just as much attention to what is printed on all the other pages.”
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Chassidus and Academia Collaborate at Stanford University
IDF Arrests Dozens of Chabad Bochurim at the Airport
Dozens of bochurim returning from kevutza at 770 were arrested and handcuffed, with some sent to military prison, as Chabad rabbonim and government officials work to secure their release.
Downstate Medical Students Enjoy Shabbos in Crown Heights
3,000 Welcome Torah at Site of Manchester Shul Attack
Miami Boys Launch Their Own Chitas and Rambam Learning Initiative
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What Bracha Is Your ‘Mezonos Wrap’?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Malov, 51, AH
Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Malov, the son-in-law of Harav Yehuda Yaroslavsky and a member of Anash in Nachlas Har Chabad, passed away suddenly on Monday, 8 Cheshvan.
Students from Over 160 Universities Head to Crown Heights
This weekend, Chabad on Campus International is hosting the Pegisha, bringing Jewish college students to Crown Heights for one of the most anticipated weekends on the Chabad on Campus calendar.
Parshas Noach Comes to Life with Traveling Teivah
An interactive, full-size traveling teivah brought the story of Parshas Noach to life in Crown Heights this past week, drawing hundreds of children and their families for a hands-on experience centered around one of the most familiar stories in the Torah.
FBI Arrests Man Plotting to Firebomb LA Chabad Preschool
Federal agents have arrested a 51-year-old Los Angeles man suspected of planning a Molotov cocktail attack on JEMS Preschool, a Chabad early childhood program in the Los Feliz neighborhood.
Mrs. Rivka Kravitsky, 90, AH
Mrs. Rivka Kravitsky, the matriarch of a Chabad family, passed away on Monday, 8 Cheshvan.
‘Piece Of Home’ Packages Welcome Back Young Shluchos
Over 100 high school girls living in Crown Heights received a special “Piece of Home” delivery to their dorms to welcome them after Tishrei from the Young Shluchim department of the Shluchim Office.
Mountain Top Havdalah Completed Asia’s Teen Shabbaton
From a Friday night farbrengen to Havdalah high above the Hong Kong skyline, 100 teen leaders from across Asia spent a Shabbos they won’t soon forget.
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The Orphan Who Found a Lubavitcher Father in Shanghai
From the Margins of Chabad History: The final installment of the series about the life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi of Shanghai tells the remarkable and dramatic story of the young orphan boy he took into his home and raised to live a life of devotion to Torah and the Jewish people.
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Levaya Held for Mrs. Rivka Laine
A large crowd of Crown Heights residents came out for the levaya of Mrs. Rivka Naomi Laine, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and matriarch of a Lubavitch family, who passed away on Sunday, 7 Cheshvan.
Torah
Blending Raspberries in a Smoothie?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including making Kiddush before musaf, purreying raspberries, and the correct brocho for Rice Krispies.
Girls Lighting Shabbos Candles
Ask the Rov: What is the halachic basis for a girl to light her own candle with a bracha? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Why We Must Demand Moshiach Right Now!
Live: Introduction to Masechta Pesachim with Rabbi Wolberg
A new Gemara B’Iyun program, Kollel Iyun HaTalmud, is offering a special week of introductory shiurim on Mesechtas Pesachim, featuring renowned Roshei Yeshiva and Maggidei Shiur Rabbi Dov Popack, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, and Rabbi Mendel Krasnjanski.
Carrying in a Yard with Open Gates?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including carrying in a yard with open gates, Hoshanos for young children, and why we prefer a Talis-Koton of wool.
Forgot to Light Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: What should a woman do if she forgot to light Shabbos candles? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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The Orphan Who Found a Lubavitcher Father in Shanghai
From the Margins of Chabad History: The final installment of the series about the life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi of Shanghai tells the remarkable and dramatic story of the young orphan boy he took into his home and raised to live a life of devotion to Torah and the Jewish people.
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Lora Edelson (Finkelman), 73, AH
Mrs. Lora Finkelman-Edelson, a resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Friday, 5 Cheshvan.
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Heritage Quest Ends, But Teens’ Global Impact Has Just Begun
Campus Shluchos Gather in DC for First-Ever JewishU Growth Summit
