Anash.org inbox: When you hear of a suicide, who do you picture? Perhaps a depressed teenager, a single and lonely middle-aged person, or an anxious criminal who kills himself rather than face a court? The person who most likely does not come to mind is me: a young frum mother.
Shluchim Mission to Israel Wraps 4-Day Trip
The shluchim mission to Eretz Yisroel wrapped up their whirlwind trip to uplift communities and families devastated by the war with a visit to families of hostages and to the makeshift morgue where bodies and being identified.
Obligation to Run to a Bomb Shelter
Ask the Rov: In Eretz Yisroel, air raid sirens signal possible rockets. Am I obligated to run to a shelter whenever a siren sounds? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
L’Chaim: Weingarten – Lenczynski
The L’Chaim of Levi Weingarten of Grand Rapids, MI and Devori Lenczynski of Rio De Janerio, Brazil took place Thursday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
France Marks Head Shliach’s 9th Yahrzeit
The Chabad community in France marked the yartzeit of legendary Shliach Rabbi Muleh Azimov a”h with a Melava Malka at the Beit Chabad of Fladres in Paris, led by his son Rabbi Mendel Azimov.
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Chabad Hebrew Schools Expand in Response to Israel Crisis
Days after the horrific attacks in Israel, a new initiative was launched by Chabad Hebrew Schools worldwide to invite first-time Hebrew School Students to fill one more “One More Seat” for their brothers and sisters in the holy land.
Where Jews Were Slaughtered, Chabad is Building Hope
Dozens of Jews were murdered in the town of Ofakim is Southern Israel, a mere eleven miles from the border of Gaza. Chabad is responding by building a new 770 center.
Mrs. Devorah Leah Blau, 63, AH
Mrs. Devorah Leah Blau of Crown Heights, who was known for her passion in mivtzoim and teaching the Rebbe’s sichos, passed away.
Crown Heights Rally Calls for Release of Hostages in Gaza
A rally in Crown Heights for the hostages in Gaza didn’t just call for their release; It took practical steps toward that goal with the recital of Tehillim, 12 pesukim and mivztoim.
NYPD Protects Crown Heights as Protestors Call to Destroy Israel
Close to 2,000 NYPD officers were stationed throughout the entire Crown Heights and surrounding areas over Shabbos as 7,000 protestors marched in support of Hamas while calling for Israel’s destruction.
Long Lines Expected at the Ohel on Sunday
1,200 students at the Chabad on Campus International Pegisha-Shabbaton will visit the Ohel on Sunday, and long lines are expected for a large part of the day.
These People Are Stars, How About Me?
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.
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…