As Chassidim prepare to mark the joyous day of 14 Kislev, celebrating the Rebbe and Rebbetzin‘s 95th wedding anniversary, Vaad Or Vechom is offering many useful resources to assist Chassidim and their families in celebrating this day.
Darchai Menachem Boys Unlock Creativity with Woodworking
At Crown Heights Yeshivas Darchai Menachem, woodworking is a cherished part of the curriculum, fostering teamwork, craftsmanship, and problem-solving from an early age.
Friends and Family Mark Shloshim of Mrs. Rochel Leah Brashevitzky
Family and friends gathered Motzei Shabbos for a shloshim memorial event in memory of Mrs. Rochel Leah Brashevitzky, a beloved Crown Heights mother and grandmother.
L’Chaim: Laufer – Rodal
The L’Chaim of Mendel Laufer of Warwick, RI and Rivky Rodal of Crown Heights, took place Sunday night at FREE Hall.
Argentina’s New President Spoke About the Rebbe, Visited Ohel
Javier Milei, a colorful figure who spoke about the Rebbe on TV and paid a visit to the Ohel, and who has close connections to Argentina Head Shliach Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, was elected president of Argentina on Sunday.
Our Communities
War Day 44: Over 100 Terrorists Arrested, 35 Tunnels Discovered
Daily war summary from Eretz Yisroel: over 100 terrorists arrested- some who were planning a future attack, 35 tunnel additional tunnel shafts discovered, and an attempted shooting in the Shomron.
My Almost Kidney Donation and the Urgent Need in Our Community
From the Anash.org Inbox: A concerned member of the Crown Heights community shares his experience with signing up for kidney donating and brings up the 200 Yidden currently waiting on the kidney donor list.
When The Cleaning Help Shrank Rebbetzin Chana’s Vest
When the cleaning help shrank Rebbetzin Chana’s vest, why the senior surgeon in Ashkelon finally agreed to lay tefillin, and Mrs. Sharonne Zippel on going through every parent’s nightmare: read about it in this coming N’shei Chabad Newsletter.
41 Years Later, Lebanon Tanyas Fortifying Soldiers at the Front
Anash.org Magazine: In a wondrous twist of fate, Tanyas printed in Beirut during the Lebanon War 41 years ago made their way back to the Lebanon border to once again provide protection, inspiration, and hope.
Shechita Comes to Life For Bochurim at Kingston Mesivta
International Shochet, Hatomim Eliyahu Ezagui, brought shechita to life at the Mesivta of Kingston, PA, with an in-depth shiur at the Mesivta, followed by a shechita and hands-on bedika by the bochurim.
Personal Experiences Led to Founding of ‘Green Visa’
After London-born Yisroel Greenfeld married a U.S. citizen, he began the process to receive a green card. His own unsatisfactory experience led him to found ‘Green Visa’ to ensure others in our communities won’t experience the same.
Rosh Chodesh Kislev Marked With Special Initiatives
Magen Israel Schools of Manhasset, NY, marked Rosh Chodesh Kislev with a unique blend of Torah, Tefillah, and Simcha.
New Shluchim to Brooklyn’s Gerritsen Beach
Rabbi Mendel and Brochy Mann were appointed as the shluchim to Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn, one of four new shluchim appointed under the auspices of Tzach.
Levaya for Rabbi Benjamin Held at Oholei Torah and 770
The levaya for Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, a beloved mechanech in Oholei Torah, passed by 770 and Oholei Torah, where hundreds of former students came out to pay their final respects.
Pittsburgh Fathers and Sons Bond Over Learning
Tens of fathers and sons joined the first week of Avos Ubanim learning program in Pittsburgh this past Motzei Shabbos, taking the time to bond over 45 minutes of learning.
Father-Son Evening Held at Lubavitch Yeshiva
Students from Lubavitcher Yeshiva grades 1-3 gathered Motzei Shabbos with their fathers and grandfathers for their annual Melava Malka.
Handling a Gun on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: I’m on the shul’s security committee. Can I show off my gun’s features to a friend on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
French Mesivta Reinvigorated at Mini Kinus
Bochurim at the Chabad Yeshiva in Cergy, France gathered in a hall near the yeshiva for a Kinus Hashluchim of their own, which left them with renewed strength and zeal to carry out their shlichus as temimim.
L’Chaim: Verzub – Aboud
The L’Chaim of Mendy Verzub of Moscow, Russia and Menucha Aboud of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Wednesday night at FREE Hall.
Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, 57, AH
Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, a long-time devoted mechanech in Oholei Torah, who staunchly stood by his wife Devorah’s side as she ran Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kalla, passed away on Shabbos.
War Day 43: Six Soldiers Killed, No Hostage Deal, IDF Advances in Gaza
War Summary, Day Forty-Three: Netanyahu emphasized that there is no hostage deal on the table, six more soldiers were killed in Gaza over the past two days, and Biden published an op-ed on Israel in the Washington Post.
L’Chaim: Glabman – Tiefenbrun
The L’chaim of Sruly Glabman of Miami, FL, and Chava Tiefenbrun of London, UK, took place Tuesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
They’re Just Looking for a Juicy Red Story
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Reporters came to places where Yidden were murdered by coldblooded terrorists, but instead of recognizing innocent civilians murdered by barbaric terrorists, they indulge their own appetite for juicy stories.
Erev Shabbos Toldos Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Toldos. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.