Bochurim of the Central Yeshiva at 770 gathered last night with Yeshiva’s hanhala for a farbrengen marking the 161st birthday of the Rebbe Rashab, founder of Tomchei Temimim.
L’Chaim: Citron – Gelman
The L’Chaim of Shragi Citron of Surfside, FL and Chana Gelman of Toronto, Canada took place Thursday night at the Shull.
Johannesburg Shliach To Keynote Kinus Hashluchim Banquet
The Kinus Hashluchim has announced that Rabbi Yehuda Stern, leader of the Sydenham Shul in Johannesburg, will be the Keynote Speaker for the upcoming Gala Banquet.
My Grandfather’s Incredible Dream of the Rebbe
Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum shares an astonishing story of a dream his grandfather had after helping him on his second-ever project for Tzivos Hashem, and explains why he is telling the story now.
L’Chaim: Mann – Brennan
The L’Chaim of Mendel Mann of Huntington Woods, Michigan, and Sarah Brennan of Philadelphia, PA, took place Thursday night in Crown Heights.
They Are Ruthless, But We Are Strong
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: It’s frustrating to witness the injustice surrounding Eretz Yisroel these days. How can the world not see through the lies of these monstrous murderers? Indeed, Yishmael’s ruthlessness has a long history.
NYC Marathon Will Be Utilized for Mass Mivtza Tefillin
Shmarya Richler, a third time marathon runner and passionate Lubavitcher, is here with a plan and a signup sheet for mivtzoim at the NYC Marathon this Sunday. Here’s the details.
Jealous of His Davening, They Cast a Spell On Him
A brilliant maskil in Chassidus and a remarkable oived, Reb Pesach Malastovker earned the jealousy of others who cast a spell of machshavos zaros upon him. The Alter Rebbe gave him an apple and removed the spell.
Erev Shabbos Vayera Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayera. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Motzei Shabbos: ‘Fall Back’ One Hour
At 2 a.m. local time Motzei Shabbos, daylight saving time is ending, and it’s “falling back” to standard time across most of the United States.
Shneur Kotlarsky, 30, AH
Shneur Kotlarsky, the son of Rabbi Mendel and Rivky Kotlarsky of Crown Heights, passed away on Friday. Levaya will be graveside today at 3:00 PM.
What a Single Tefillin Can Accomplish
Watch: When Steve was 20-years-old, a young Lubavitcher offered him to put on Tefillin. That one mitzva lit a spark that changed his life forever.
Learn and Finish Bava Kama This Winter
Join one of the eight daily Gemara shiurim in Crown Heights (and online) who are starting to learn Maseches Bava Kama, giving you a unique opportunity to learn Maseches Bava Kama in 118 days!
5 Soldiers Killed on Friday in Gaza War
The IDF published the names of five soldiers who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, bringing the total of IDF soldiers killed in combat to 24.
How Israel Should Respond to a US Secretary of State
Watch: The Rebbe tells Israeli cabinet officials the only way Israel must respond to heavy pressure from President George Bush and Secretary of State James Baker.
The Rebbe’s Voice is Affecting Facts on the Ground
According to JEM director Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin, the Rebbe‘s voice on Israel’s security is now being discussed widely by “vast segments of Klal Yisrael.”
Vital Town Hall Will Affect Our Community
This Sunday there will be a very important Town Hall Meeting with Assemblyman Brian Cunningham on the important issue that will be affecting our entire community.
L’Chaim: Polter – Bronstein
The L’Chaim of Shneor Polter of Qak Park, MI and Sheva Bronstein of Crown Heights took place Thursday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
The Eruv Controversy
When the question of building an eruv came up in Detroit, local shliach R. Yankel Krantz a”h consulted with the Rebbe. The Rebbe told him to oppose its construction since it would cause negligence in Shabbos observance and rejected the argument that it would save those who carry.
The Rebbe’s Sichos That Seem to Have Been Said Today
The Rebbe’s words during the “Peace in the Galilee” IDF campaign prove truer than ever in the current security situation in Eretz Yisroel. Read a full overview of the Rebbe’s response, courtesy of A Chassidisher Derher.