Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: It’s natural to be interested about the situation in Eretz Yisroel and to spend time following the news, WhatsApps and what not. But an honest assessment may help us recognize that in most cases, they leave us feeling down, dark, anxious and depressed.
Erev Shabbos Noach Around Crown Heights
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Noach. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Two American Hostages Released From Gaza
Two American hostages were released by the terrorists of Hamas ym”s, after President Biden announced millions of dollars of “humanitarian aid” for Gaza.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Rachel Leah Brashevitzky
The levaya of Mrs. Rachel Leah Brashevitzky, a beloved mother and grandmother from Crown Heights, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Erev Shabbos, 5 Cheshvan.
YTTL Montreal Launches Unique Program for Grade 8
YTTL Montreal has successfully launched an exciting Kita Ches pilot program to better prepare our young boys as they progress towards Mesivta.
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What Parshas Noach Teaches Us About War in Israel
Fifty years ago in 5734, in the midst of the Yom Kippur War, the Rebbe connected this week’s parshah, Parshas Noach, to wartime and its effects on our neshamos.
As Gaza Invasion Looms, Tehillim Recited in 770
As the Gaza invasion looms, dozens of Chassidim gathered in 770 after midnight to recite the entire Sefer Tehillim in merit of the Yidden in Eretz Yisroel.
L’Chaim: Zwiebel – Yemini
Photo: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Mendy Zwiebel and Naomi Yemini, both of Montreal, Quebec took place Thursday night at the Shull in Crown Heights.
Rachel Leah Brashevitzky, 78, AH
Mrs. Rachel Leah Brashevitzky, a beloved mother and grandmother from Crown Heights, passed away on Friday, 5 Cheshvan, 5784.
The Rebbe’s Message to Head of World-Class Israeli Hospital
When Dr. Mordechai Shani, the director of the Sheba Medical Center, was in yechidus in the autumn of 5737 (1976), the Rebbe brought up the issue of the place of technology in medicine.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Noach
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Noach with an English transcript.
How Ahmed the Palestinian Had a Bar Mitzvah
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
Photos: Nehoray Edri/Aansh.org
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.
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
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
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
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
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
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Dovi Chriqui of Sydney, Australia and Raizy Brackman of Westminster, Colorado took place Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.