Crown Heights Shomrim released safety guidance to the community ahead of the pro-Hamas rally planned for this Shabbos on Eastern Parkway.
Entire Yeshiva Greets New YG Shluchim at the Airport
The entire student body of the YG Melbourne boarded buses to the airport for a grand kabolas panim for the new shluchim. At the moment the shluchim appeared, they broke out in song and dance filling the entire terminal.
1,200 Students to Arrive in Crown Heights for Pegisha
The Chabad on Campus International student Pegisha-Shabbaton is underway with almost 1,200 students arriving in Crown Heights; Organizers warn of long lines at the Ohel on Sunday.
L’Chaim: Denenbeim – Drizin
The L’Chaim of Ashie Denenbeim of Palm Springs, CA and Sara Drizin of Woodcliff Lake, NJ took place Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Upscale ‘Bagel Bar’ In Kingston, PA, Began in a Shul Basement
The growing Chabad community of Kingston, PA, marked another milestone with the official opening of ‘Bagel Bar’ a bakery, cafe, and pizza shop this week.
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Kashrus Expert from OK Kosher Addresses Semicha Students
The semicha program of central Tomchei Temimim brought Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld of the OK to teach about kashrus.
‘Speaker Central’ Offers Yud Tes Kislev Resource for Shluchim
Speaker Central of the Shluchim Office presents a new resource for bringing down a speaker for Yud Tes Kislev.
Wedding: Weiss – Reichman
The wedding of Mechy Weiss of Crown Heights/Williamsburg and Dini Reichman of Crown Heights took place on Tuesday night in Oholei Torah.
Teaching Alef Beis to a Non-Jewish Child?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including women braiding tzitzis, teaching Alef Beis to a non-Jewish child, yichud in a bomb shelter, and taking a gartel into a restroom.
Camper Traveled from South Carolina to Join Shabbaton
Camp L’man Achai’s first Shabbaton of the year took place this past Shabbos Bereshis in Crown Heights. Over twenty campers joined from as far as Maryland and South Carolina.
Shluchim Witness First-Hand Devastation from Hamas Rockets
Every day for the past two weeks, Hamas terrorists have been sending tens of rockets into Israel. On Tuesday, the delegation of shluchim from USA, Canada and Australia were shown the damage the rockets caused.
Shluchim Delegation Brings Cheer and Inspiration to the Wounded
The delegation of 28 shluchim visited civilians and soldiers who were injured over the past weeks at the Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva, bringing them gifts, cards, tefillin and singing with them.
Netanyahu: Gaza Invasion Will Happen, Date Already Set
In a nationally televised address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that a ground incursion by the IDF is imminent, despite apparent delays in its launch.
‘Harninu’ Remake Released in Tribute to Terror Victims
The ‘Tzama’ project, which brings traditional Chabad niggunim to the wider Israeli public, released a remake of the niggun ‘Harninu’, in tribute to the kedoshim murdered on Simchas Torah.
Chassanim Academy Embarks on Its Second Year
Machon Lemaan Yilmedu and is thrilled to enter the second year of their highly successful Chassanim Academy which covers a diverse range of subjects, including the intricacies of Taharas Hamishpacha, lifelong lessons in Shalom Bayis and a variety of lectures on many practical life skills.
200 Pairs of Shoes Protest UN’s Inaction on Hamas Hostages
Relatives of some of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza gathered outside the U.N. headquarters in New York. Over 200 pairs of shoes symbolizing each hostage were put on display.
New Course On Mezuzah For The Protection Of Eretz Yisroel
As the war in Eretz Yisroel continues, Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha is opening a new course on Hilchos Mezuzah, open to the public, for the safety and protection of all Yidden in Eretz Yisroel.
770 Seder Chassidus Becomes a Movement
A Chassidus revolution currently underway in 770 is making waves around the world. This groundbreaking initiative isn’t limited to bochurim learning in yeshiva, but anyone can join Tomchei Temimim for Seder Chassidus via any streaming platform.
Kids Around the World Take First ‘Kol Hatorah Kula’ Test
Boys and girls in schools around the globe took the first of a series of tests this past week to qualify for the Kol Haturah Kula track at the International Chidon Hamitzvos.
IDF Soldiers Make Up Simchas Torah Hakofos
With a Sefer Torah in one arm and a machine gun in the other, IDF soldiers who missed out on Simchas Torah because they were called up to fight the terrorists, danced Hakofos with Florida shliach Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus.
L’Chaim: Olidort – Hainel
The L’Chaim of Davidi Olidort of Yerushalayim, EY and Tal Hainel of Rehovot, EY took place Thursday night in Crown Heights.
Teen With Knife Threatens Children in Crown Heights
Shomrim responded to multiple calls for children being harassed by teens, with one brandishing a knife menacingly.
Brighton Beach Welcomes New Cteen Lounge
Cteen of Brighton Beach opened a beautiful state-of-the-art lounge for its local Jewish teenagers to congregate in.
Women’s Health Series to Hold Second Class
The first class of the Women’s Health and Wellness Lecture Series featuring Dr. Scott Chudnoff is now available as a podcast, as the second lecture approaches this week.
L’Chaim: Kalmowitz – Lapine
The L’chaim of Eitan Kalmowitz of West Bloomfield, Michigan and Adina Lapine of Houston, Texas took place on Sunday night at the JCM.