The levaya for Rabbi Sholom Ber Butman, a senior Chabad Chossid, mashpia and shliach in Eretz Yisroel, was held today in Tel Aviv and Yerushalayim.
Rabbi Sholom Ber Butman, 88, AH
Rabbi Sholom Ber Butman, a senior Chabad Chossid, mashpia and shliach in Eretz Yisroel, passed away on Friday, 10 Menachem Av, 5783.
‘The Rebbe Knew Me’
As a bochur, Rabbi Sholom Blank, approached the Rebbe to receive a bottle of mashke and extended his left hand. A nearby chossid told him to use his right hand instead, but the Rebbe knew better.
Queens Shluchim Gather for Inaugural Kinus
The Shluchim in Queens came together for the first-ever Kinus Hashluchim in the Borough that houses the Ohel of the Rebbe.
Tisha B’av Concludes in 770 With Break-Fast and Kiddush Levana
Hundreds of anash and bochurim packed 770 at the conclusion of the fast of Tisha B’av for ma’ariv, followed by a break-fast. They then recited kiddush levana, which the seforim explain is said to show joy over the birth of Moshiach.
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Join the Friedman Kids on a Thrilling Adventure in “Beis Rabbeinu”
Calling all mystery enthusiasts and adventure-seekers! Brace yourselves for an exhilarating experience as the long-awaited full-length video of “Beis Rabbeinu” from MyMaor PLUS has finally arrived!
Yidden of All Stripes Visit the Kosel Over Tisha B’av
Over the hours of Tisha B’av, when we mourn the destruction of both Batei Mikdash and daven for them to be rebuilt, tens of thousands of Yidden from all walks of life visited the Kosel in Yerushalayim, the sole remnant of the Bais Hamikdash.
Target of Opportunity: The Beilis Blood Libel
Watch: In the Beilis trial of 1913, false accusations of ritual murder were leveled against the Jewish people generally, and the chassidic movement specifically.
Live: Conclusion of Tisha B’av at the Kosel
Live 11:00 AM: Watch as thousands of Yidden of all walks of life gather at the Kosel to conclude the fast of Tisha B’av by singing together should to shoulder, songs about the geulah and Moshiach.
Tisha B’Av Only: Free Kids Video and Special Offer
Watch a FREE Tisha B’Av 30min Kids Animation Video! Also, a Special Tisha B’Av Offer: 25 Videos for $25!
Eicha Read in 770’s Main Shul
Hundreds filled 770 on Wednesday night, the night of Tisha B’av for ma’ariv and the reading of Eicha, led by Rabbi Michoel Slavin, followed by a siyum and a shiur on inyonei hachurban.
Eicha Read in the Rebbe’s Room
As Tisha B’av began on Wednesday night, Eicha was read in the small zal in 770 and the Rebbe’s room.
Singing at the Entrance to Har Habayis
Eicha took on a poignant feel as these mourners sang the sad prose just steps away from Har Habyis, the site of the original destruction of the Bais Hamikdash. Among them were Lubavitchers and a group from the YKY summer program.
Live: Rabbi Nissen Mangel Presents Tisha B’Av Shiur
Renowned scholar and author Rabbi Nissen Mangel will present an engaging shiur on the night of Tisha B’Av that will weave relevant Torah topics that are appropriate to be learned on Tisha B’Av into a theme that was both hopeful and engaging.
Tisha B’av Reading Material For Kids
Where Hakhel & Tisha B’av come together: Excerpts from Last Act the new novel from the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 about the Churban and Rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash
Thousands Read Eicha at the Kosel in Yerushalayim
As Tisha B’av began on Wednesday night, thousands streamed to the Kosel to read Eicha, recite kinos, and mourn the destruction of the Batei Mikdash.
‘The Book of Chassidim’: What It Is, and How You Can See It
Perfect Tisha B’av reading material: The Rebbe’s library contains hundreds of cards filled out by chassidim with their personal details, a treasure trove of Chabad history.
Live: Eicha and Kinos at the Kosel
Live at 2:30 PM ET: Thousands of Yidden will gather tonight at the Kosel to recite the Book of Eicha and mourn the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash on Tisha B’Av.
Heat Advisory in NYC Over Tisha B’av
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for New York City, as the city is bracing for a sweltering wave of high heat index values from Thursday through Shabbos.
Boston Semicha Program Concludes Successful Year
Eight bochurim recently completed a fruitful year in Boston, Massachusetts learning for semicha while spreading Yiddishkeit to the locals.
Download: Day-to-Day for Tisha B’Av 5783
Download Here: Day-to-Day Halachic Guide, containing detailed instructions on the laws and customs of the nine days and Tisha B’Av 5783 by Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din.
Bais Rivkah Camp Starts 9 Days With Beis Hamikdash VR
Bais Rivkah campers were enthralled by the chance to walk around the Beis Hamikdash, learn about every aspect of it and meet Kohanim and Levi’im in the midst of their holy service.
Ohr Menachem’s ‘Upper Elementary’ Graduate 11-Month School Year
Following 11 packed months of Limud Hatorah, the ‘Upper Elementary’ of Cheder Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights graduated on Tuesday to great fanfare.
Inspiring our Kids to Yearn for Moshiach
In the midst of all this darkness, how do we find the light? How can we truly want Moshiach? How can we transmit that longing to our kids? In the midst of this time of destruction and loss, where can we find the strength to rebuild?
Miraculous Progress for Shlucha, Baby Needs Tehillim
Boruch Hashem, the shlucha who was in ICU after giving birth has woken up. Please continue saying Tehillim for her newborn baby daughter, Fruma Sara bas Chaya Aidela.