The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Va’era. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
New Chabad of Israel Division for English Speakers
Chabad of Israel has announced a new division of Tzach for English speakers directed Rabbi Mendel Wuensch, with Rabbi Yitzchack Noyman as a member of the executive committee.
60 Toronto Mesivta Bochurim Complete Volume of Likkutei Sichos
Bochurim of Mesivta Lubavitch Toronto celebrated a grand siyum on Chelek Chof of Likkutei Sichos, celebrating the over 60 bochurim who participated in the mivtza to learn the Rebbe’s sichos every week.
770 Reopens for Shabbos; Will Close at Nights
The Gabboim of Congregation Lubavitch at 770 Eastern Parkway have announced that the necessary repairs have been completed and the Shul is expected to open for Shabbos.
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L’Chaim: Ezagui – Lowenstein
The L’Chaim of Menachem Ezagui of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Shaina Lowenstein of Coral Springs, FL was held Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Don’t Exaggerate Your Problems
When a bochur coming close to Lubavitch told the Rebbe of the friction it caused and the opposition he faced, the Rebbe gave him a piece of advice to help him in his journey.
Tiferes Gives Authentic Experience With “Taste of Yeshiva” Program
More than fifty students traveled from around the world to experience the “Taste of Yeshiva” program created by Morristown Yeshiva, Tiferes.
War Day 98: US Strikes Houthis, Jordanian Smugglers Accosted
War Summary, Day Ninety Eight: The U.S. and U.K. carried out strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, IDF foiled an attempt to smuggle 49 handguns and parts of an assault rifle from Jordan, and South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide and demanding an immediate ceasefire and evacuation of IDF troops from Gaza.
Basi Legani Resources and Memories Compiled by 770 Bochurim
Click here for a treasure trove of resources you can use to prepare for the auspicious day of Yud Shvat that is coming upon us.
1,000th Kidney Transplant Celebrated at Touching Event
A historic milestone was marked Sunday evening as the venerated Renewal organization celebrated the incredible occasion of 1,000 kidney transplants.
Mrs. Zahava Druin, 83, AH
Mrs. Zahava Druin, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and the matriarch of a beautiful, large Lubavitch family from North Miami Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, 28 Teves, 5784.
50,000 Gather at the Kosel to Daven for the Hostages
Tens of thousands attended a mass tefilah gathering at the Kosel on Wednesday to daven and say selichos in the merit of the hostages, injured, and IDF soldiers.
Ministers and MKs Thank Shliach for Supporting Soldiers
Three Israeli government ministers and eleven knesset members thanked Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida and shluchim Rabbi Yitzchok and Rabbi Meir Simcha Minkowicz for their help with Israeli soldiers and citizens during this War.
Ma’amar Aid Published for This Year’s Basi L’Gani
To ease the study of the ma’amer, Rabbi Shmuel Pevzner, Director of Merkaz Avrechim, has published an adaptation of the ma’amer Basi L’Gani 5724, with added commentary and elucidation.
Israel on Trial at the International Criminal Court
The International Court of Justice in the Hague on Thursday morning began deliberations Thursday on the lawsuit by South Africa against Israel on charges of “genocide” over the course of the war in Gaza.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Va’eira
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Va’eira with English subtitles and transcript.
The Time To Prepare Is Now
As early as thirty days before Yud Shevat, Chassidim around the world busily begin preparing for this auspicious day by studying the Basi Legani maamorim, taking on hachlatos tovos, and doing everything they can to approach the day with the appropriate hachanos.
L’Chaim: Simpson – Reinitz
The L’Chaim of Zalman Simpson of Crown Heights and Shterny Reinitz of New Haven, CT was held Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
War Day 97: Journalists Confirmed As Terrorists, N. Ready For War
War Summary, Day Ninety Seven: The IDF says that the two Al Jazeera journalists who were killed in an airstrike on Sunday, were active members of Gaza terror groups, the IDF is giving strong signs of preparation for a full war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and a tunnel was found where hostages had been held recently for a long amount of time.
Embark on a Summer Adventure: CGI Florida Girls Overnight Camp
CGI Florida girls camp has opened its registration for the 5784 summer sessions, offering girls a summer full of chassidishe fun and exciting experiences.
Watch: What the Rabbonim Had to Say About the Expected Elections
On Tuesday night, representatives of Crown Heights Shuls and communal leaders gathered to begin preparing for elections for Vaad Hakohol and a 3rd Rov. Here are the recordings of the speeches at the event. Videos.
L’Chaim: Raitport – Cohen
The L’Chaim of Shloimy Raitport of Crown Heights and Chana Cohen of Charlotte, NC was held on Tuesday night at Ulam Chana.
Imminent Elections Expected for Vaad Hakohol and 3rd Rov
Representatives of Crown Heights Shuls met with communal leaders to begin preparations for the election of new members of Vaad Hakohol for the first time in 14 years, and following that, the election of a third rov.