In 2006 when Mendy Reiner founded Renewal, they were hoping for one kidney transplant a year. This past Monday, they celebrated the remarkable achievement of arranging 1,000 successful transplants.
Rachmastrivka Rebbe Joins Crown Heights Wedding
The Rachmastrivka Rebbe of Eretz Yisroel joined the Crown Heights wedding of his great-nephew, grandson of his brother Rabbi Nachaman Yosef Twersky, on Wednesday night.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Ki Teitzei
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Ki Teitzei with English subtitles and a transcript.
We Need a Frank Talk About Tznius And Beards
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: When I told a few of my close friends of my Hakhel Hachlata to write monthly Op-Eds on Chinuch-related issues, I was warned that there are certain topics that one must stay away from. The two main topics were Tznius for girls and women and beards for boys and men.
Today: Siyum Sefer Torah in Memory of R’ Shimmy Benabou
A Siyum Sefer Torah will take place today in Crown Heights in memory of Shimmy Ben-Abou, owner of the Kosher Town Supermarket, in connection with his first yahrzeit.
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New Teshuros Contain Treasure Trove of Chabad Gems
A collection of new Teshuros recently distributed at several weddings contains a treasure trove of new information, letters of the Rebbe, Chassidic stories and Lubavitch history.
Wedding: Greenberg – Reinitz
The wedding of Hillel Greenberg of Crown Heights and Rivky Reinitz of N. Miami Beach, FL took place Wednesday night at Oholei Torah.
2,000 Campers Gifted with a Moshiach Experience
2,000 campers in 11 overnight and day camps have had an upgraded learning experience with the latest Geulah curricula from the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302.
Bringing Down Girls for Shlichus? Here are Five Tips
After spending her own time on shlichus, a post-seminary girl writes five tips for shluchim who are looking to hire girls for the upcoming year, and for the girls they hire.
Wedding: Smith – Hecht
The wedding of Tzemach Smith from Los Angeles, CA and Chani Hecht from Sunnyvale, Ca took place in Oholei Torah.
Initiative Makes Kosher More Accessible in U.S. Navy
Collaboration between the Navy, Aleph Institute and the Orthodox Union will bring kosher MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) – shelf-stable, self-contained food rations to Jewish sailors on many of the 280 US Navy vessels.
The Budget for Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim…In 1938
In November of 1938, a short few months before the outbreak of WWII, the Rashag sent an urgent appeal in English to America asking for support of the Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim network in Poland.
The Rebbe’s Pride and Joy in Nshei uBnos Chabad
A New Derher article explore the origins of the Nshei uBnos Chabad organization and the Rebbe’s special connection to the women of Chabad. A bonus publication contains a special collection of newly released letters and ma’anos.
Large Crowd Joins Event Honoring the Rebbe in Washington State
A large crowd of attendees from all over Washington State attended this year’s sixth annual unity event, entitled “One People, One Heart – An Evening of Unity & Inspiration Commemorating the Teaching & Impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe”.
Watch: What Does It Mean to be a “Mechanech”?
At the conclusion of Igud Hamelamdim’s Teacher Training Course, Rabbi Moshe Wolberg addressed the graduates and, in his inimitable style, analyzed the definition of a “mechanech” and how it should change how we think about teaching.
New Yorkers Fly Out to Oregon to Gift Tefillin in Person
Jared Stern and Jack Margolius, two representatives from ‘The Tefillin Project’, made a special trip from New York to Oregon to gift a pair of Tefillin to Jerry Heller, a member of the community of Rabbi Avrohom Moshe Dyce, who serves as shliach in the city.
770 Announces New Rules on Tishrei Seat Assignments
With Rosh Hashana right around the corner, the Gabboim of Congregation Lubavitch at 770 Eastern Parkway have announced new rules regarding seat assignments for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Wedding: Vanunu – Eliav
The wedding of Mendy Vanunu of Kiryat Gat, Israel and Mushky Eliav of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Razag Ballroom.
Tzeirei Hatmimim Concludes Another Great Summer
Campers at Tzeirei Hatmimim went home earlier this week after a month filled with learning and activities in a chassidishe atmosphere.
Learning Program in Tzfas Camp Memorializes Shmuel Karnowsky
The sound of excited learning filled the mountains of Tzfas this summer, as a successful program encouraged bochurim in Yeshivas Kayitz Tzeirei Hashluchim joined a program to study the Rebbe’s ma’marim.
Kinus Highlighted Professionalism of “Regular” Melamdim
‘By Mechanchim For Mechanchim’ is a catchy phrase that describes how 10 “regular” melamdim were featured as presenters at the Kinus HaMechanchim this summer.
Wedding: Friend – Skoblo
The wedding of Yisroel Friend and Mera Skoblo, both of Crown Heights, took place Monday night at Oholei Torah.
New Shluchim Will Work With the Elderly in Toledo, Ohio
Rabbi Dov Ber and Rivka (nee Scheiner) Fridman, along with their son Levi Yitzchok will be moving on Shlichus to Toledo, Ohio to establish classes, events and programs for Jewish senior citizens in the area.
Shabbos Tablecloth: What Color Should It Be?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including the brachos for soaked oats, cholent with large chunks, and soup with noodles, carrying in a front patio on Shabbos, and the color of the Shabbos tablecloth.
Toronto Mesivta Welcomes Bochurim for New Yeshiva Year
Menahel Rabbi Zalman Oster was on hand to welcome bochurim as they arrived at Toronto Mesivta on Monday to start the new Yeshiva year. After putting down their belongings, the bochurim immediately pulled out their seforim and started to learn.