Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: As the war continues, more and more horrific stories of pain and suffering emerge R”l, but there are also stories of Yidden in Eretz Yisroel who are becoming stronger and prouder. These people gathered the strength, during such a difficult time, to make real changes in their lives.
Chabad on Campus International Student Pegisha-Shabbaton Begins
The Chabad on Campus International student Pegisha-Shabbaton is underway, with almost 1,200 students coming in from around the world to spend Shabbos in Crown Heights.
Erev Shabbos Lech Lecha Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Lech Lecha.
Download and Print: Anash.org Shabbos Digest
Download and print for your Shabbos reading pleasure: The Anash.org Shabbos Digest presents the top stories, commentary, opinions, and columns from the past week, in a print-friendly format.
Crown Heights Rabbonim: Weapons May Not Be Carried on Shabbos
In an audio message to the community, Crown Heights Rabbonim Avrohom Osdoba and Yosef Braun announced that after assessing the security situation there is no heter to carry weapons on Shabbos.
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Every Day Bochurim Winning the War the Rebbe’s Way
Far away from PR stunts, bochurim have been taking the streets of Manhattan every day to wage a spiritual battle for the safety of Eretz Yisroel, using the proven strategy that the Rebbe gave us.
Vaad Hakohol: “Go Out of Your Home This Shabbos Afternoon”
In response to the pro-Hamas rally planned for Shabbos afternoon on Eastern Parkway, the Vaad Hakohol has issued a call to all shuls of Crown Heights to conduct regular Mincha services at the unified time of 5pm this Shabbos, followed by Tehillim.
Sheya Mendlowitz, 61, AH
R’ Sheya Mendlowitz, a music producer whose work heavily influenced the landscape of Jewish music for four decades, passed away on Friday, 12 Cheshvan, 5784.
Knife-Wielding Teen Threatens Boy in Crown Heights Playground
A nine-year-old Lubavitch boy was threatened with a knife by a teenager screaming “I will kill you, Jew,” and “heil Hitler” at a public playground in Crown Heights, police have said.
L’Chaim: Farkash – Kaplan
The L’Chaim of Levi Farkash of Los Angeles, CA and Chana Kaplan of Monsey, NY took place Thursday night at Ulam Chana.
Security Chiefs Hold Hate Crimes Summit in Crown Heights
Top law enforcement officials from the FBI, State Police, NYPD and the Mayor’s office held a security briefing for the Crown Height community at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
“There Is No Need To Break Walls or Burst Doors”
Speaking about how he had begged chassidim to learn and spread more Chassidus without avail, the Rebbe choked up and said that even a small effort would bring Hashem’s salvation.
Event in Brooklyn to Demand Release of Hamas Hostages
An event will take place today, Friday, in front of the Brooklyn Museum to raise awareness and show solidarity with the hostages being held by Hamas terrorists ym”s.
Unique Teshuros and Hungarian Songs at London Wedding
The London wedding of Laizer Oberlander of Budapest, and Mussie Itzinger of London, featured two unique teshura mementos and historic Jewish songs in Hungarian.
70 Years Later, Mermelstein Is Still Going Strong
This week marks 70 years since Mermelstein Caterers became a Kingston Ave landmark. Despite the rapidly evolving Jewish food scene, many prefer them and their traditional Jewish dishes. Their customers included Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka and the White House…
Picture of the Day
World-famous CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer purchased a letter in the Unity Sefer Torah at the ChabadAir desk in JFK airport while traveling to Eretz Yisroel on Thursday night.
Place des Fêtes Marks Anniversary With Annual Melave Malka
The Place des Fêtes Chabad House in Paris, France celebrated their anniversary with an annual Melave Malka on Motzei Shabbos parshas Noach.
Tahara Review Series for Men to be Held in Chabad Communities
Machon Taharas Habayis is launching a series of Taharas Hamishpocha reviews in Chabad communities across North America and in a number of languages to help review these very special halochos.
Toronto Bochurim and Mekurovim Learn for Eretz Yisroel
Bohcurim and hanhala of the Toronto Yeshiva organized a “Learning For Israel” event to bring the Yidden they visit on mivtzoim throughout Toronto to Yeshiva to learn Torah with them.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Lech Lecha
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Lech Lecha with an English transcript.
Workshop for NJ Shluchim Focus on Children’s Emotional Wellness
Chabad of NJ’s Mental Health Initiative (MHI) hosted a workshop on children’s emotional wellness with prominent presenters including Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow, Rabbi Chaim Schapiro, and Mrs. Dena Gorkin.
Russia’s Chief Rabbi to Putin: No Peace With Terrorists
In an address in the presence of Russian President Vladmir Putin, Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar asked him to help free the hostages in Gaza, and thanked him for leading the fight against antisemitism in the country.
“If You Stop Watching the News, We Can Actually Bring Moshiach”
Open letter by Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar: If we don’t stop watching the news and engaging in social media we’re missing a historic opportunity. Raising money and singing “Am Yisroel Chai” is nice, but now is the opportunity to get everyone to behave more Jewishly.
70 Girls Went on Mivtzoim Last Week with Project Ufaratzta
The new Project Ufaratzta will make mivtzoim for girls not be limited to a one-time event near Yom Tov or only on a random Friday, but will become a weekly staple, something you won’t even think of missing.
LEC Miami Girls Schools Get New Sports Infrastructure
Students and teachers of Lubavitch Educational Center gathered together this past week for the opening of a new, long-awaited $750,000 outdoor recreational space at the Beit Apel – Shaulson Campus Chaya Mushka in Miami, Florida.