When Rabbi Beryl Frankel took his son to get a tooth extracted, the last thing he thought he would do that day was make a Bar Mitzvah for a man who said he was Palestinian…
Chabad of Melbourne Holds Grand Sukkah Festival in the City
The Chabad of Melbourne CBD held their yearly Sukkah Festival in a large sukkah In the City.
Community Heads to Boardwalk for Sukkos Mivtzoim
The Crown Heights Anshei Moshe community arranged a special Sukkos mivtzoim initiative for its members to Coney Island Boardwalk.
Wedding: Filler – Lavner
The wedding of Mendel Filler of Montreal, Canada and Esty Lavner of Thornhill, Ontario took place on Tuesday night at Oholei Torah.
Children Rally in 770 for Eretz Yisroel
As Israel prepares to launch a ground invasion of Gaza and missiles continue to rain down, Crown Heights children gathered in 770 to take part in the war effort with their tefillos and pesukim.
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Preschoolers at LEC Florida Welcomed with Hachnasah L’Cheder
Wrapped in their fathers’ taleisim, forty boys of the nursery and kindergarten classes at LEC in Miami, Florida, were warmly welcomed to formal Torah learning with a beautiful hachnasah l’cheder.
Programs for Young Shluchim Will be in Merit of Eretz Yisroel
In connection with the situation in Eretz Yisroel, Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim of the Shluchim Office announces this year’s programs, in the spirit of m’pi ollilim v’yonkim.
Instead of Standing Vigil, This Community Sprang into Action
On the day after Simchas Torah, Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki, director of Chabad Israeli Center of Skokie, Illinois, mobilized a massive campaign to gather supplies for IDF soldiers.
East Flatbush Community Holds Sukkos Street Fair
Members of the East Flatbush Chabad community gathered with their children on Chol Hamoed for a grand street fair with blow up rides, pony rides, arts and crafts, and a fire juggling show.
Multiple Antisemitic Incidents Reported in NYC
A pair of men chased Jewish teenagers at least four times in Boro Park Wednesday evening. Separately, a 29-year-old woman was punched in the face by a man who said “this is for Israel.”
Community Yomtov Celebration Held at Anshei Moshe
The Anshei Moshe community in Northern Crown Heights held a joyous Simchas Beis Hashoeva event with dancing and entertainments for adults and children.
Eshel Volunteers Thanked at Appreciation Gathering
As the last guests depart from Crown Height, dozens of volunteers who worked day and night as part of the organization Eshel Hachnosas Orchim gathered Wednesday night for an appreciation event and farbrengen.
Kosher Petting Zoo Brings Parshas Noach To Life
After learning about kosher animals in connection with Noach’s Teiva, the students of Bais Chaya Mushka had the opportunity to pet, hold and interact with kosher animals that visited their school.
L’Chaim: Chriqui – Brackman
The L’Chaim of Dovi Chriqui of Sydney, Australia and Raizy Brackman of Westminster, Colorado took place Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Boro Park Came Out for Simchas Beis Hashoeva Dancing
During Chol Hamoed Sukkos, thousands of men, women, and children, gathered in the streets of Boro Park for a grand Simchas Beis Hashoeva event where they danced and heard the Rebbe’s message.
How to Daven in These Trying Times
Many of us want to add in tefilos for the safety and redemption of our brethren in Eretz Yisroel. Here’s how you can add depth and meaning to your davening.
Wedding: Noginsky – Pevzner
The wedding of Yosef Yitzchok Noginsky of Boston, MA and Rivka Dina Pevzner of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Razag Ballroom.
Rabbi Chaim Ber Wilshansky, 95, AH
Rabbi Chaim Dovber Wilshansky, a revered Chabad elder in Australia and one of the eldest Chabad chassidim worldwide, passed away.
With Tishrei Over, Renovations Start at 770
After the thousands of Tishrei visitors headed back to their respective homes, workers began making repairs in the courtyard of 770, which had seen so much action of the past month.
Imahos U’banos to Begin New Session in Six Locations
A new session of Imahos U’banos will open in Crown Heights, Kingston, PA, and South Florida, drawing mothers and daughters closer through Torah study.
Free Educative Series on Women’s Health Starting Today
Mikvah.org and Mothers of Crown Heights have created an informative and educational series on women’s health that will feature professionals in multiple fields to address the topics.
Despite No Specific Threats, Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant
Security Update from Jewish Future Alliance: In response to Hamas calls for a Day of Rage, there will be an increased law enforcement presence in Crown Heights. Even in the absence of threats, and we must remain vigilant, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our community members.
Vienna Community ‘Drafted’ into War Effort
As news broke of the horrific events that unfolded in southern Israel on Simchas Torah, members of the Beit Halevi community in Vienna, Austria knew that had to take action.
President Biden Lands in Israel for War-Time Solidarity Visit
President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday morning as he demonstrated the United States’ commitment to the Israel which has just experienced its worst terror attack that claimed over 1,400 Israeli lives.