Over 150 soccer fans from Israel and Uruguay put on tefillin with shluchim from Buenos Aires and Yeshiva students during the semi-final match of the World Cup between Israel and Uruguay.
Wedding: Mahan – Lerner
The wedding of Yishai Mahan of New Orleans, LA and Chana Lerner of Kensington, NY took place Thursday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Buenos Aires Yeshiva Holds Moshiach Chidon
Following three tests and a final, the Yeshiva in Buenos Aires held a mini-chidon to choose their representative at the International Moshiach Chidon, slated to take place in Crown Heights on Gimmel Tammuz.
Shluchim of The Caribbean Pose For Group Photo
Shluchim and their families from 17 Caribbean Islands, including Aruba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands, are gathering at Chabad of Southwest Broward County, Florida, for camaraderie, knowledge-sharing, and spiritual rejuvenation.
Celebration in Russia’s Capital: New Rabbis Ordained in Moscow
A new group of students received their semicha after being examined by Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar. They will go out to serve as rabbis, mashgichim, teachers, and shluchim in Russian cities.
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Classic and New Camp Songs Released by CGI Montreal
A classic album of CGI Montreal classics got a makeover ahead of the summer, and a number of newer tracks were released online as well.
Wedding: Azimov – Gottlieb
The wedding of Yisroel Aryeh Leib Azimov of Paris, France, and Chana Gottlieb of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, took place in Kfar Chabad Beis in Eretz Yisroel.
Mrs. Gittel Malka Friedlander, 86, AH
Mrs. Gittel Malka Friedlander, sister of Rabbi Dr. Dovid Sholom Pape, passed away. Rabbi Pape is sitting shiva in Crown Heights.
Opening a Foldable Shtender on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including single women lighting two Shabbos candles, opening a foldable shtender, water filter on Shabbos, and using a numbered list of people.
Sunday: Hachana for 3 Tammuz Kids Hakhel Farbrengen
Live on Sunday, 29 Sivan, June 18th at 1:30 pm: The annual event hosted by Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302 exploring hiskashrus to the Rebbe today.
Morristown Celebrates As 147 Bochurim Receive Semicha
147 new musmachim celebrated with their family and friends on Sunday as they received their semicha from the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, N.J.
Frum Yidden Petition Tesla to Change Internet Settings
A group of frum Yidden are attempting to get Tesla to change the internet settings in their cars to allow for proper filtering and internet restrictions. They are asking for the public’s help.
Rov’s Daily Gemara Shiur Celebrates Siyum
Participants of the daily Sota shiur at Kehal Bais Rivkah joined for a siyum with maggid shiur Harav Moshe Bogomilsky, a longtime Chabad rov and author.
Remsen Village Community Completes Purchase of New Center
The community of Remsen Village has just closed on a six-million dollar shul and center to serve the needs of its ever-growing community.
A Refreshing Change from the Typical Boardroom
Far away from the boardrooms they usually inhabit, the Chabad on Campus International Advisory Board and Board of Directors recently met for the first meeting of its kind, where members experienced Jewish life on Campus.
New Torah is a First for Kirkland, Washington
Hundreds of people danced through Kirkland, WA accompanied by a live band and a canopy to welcome the first permanent Torah dedicated to Chabad of Kirkland led by Rabbi Chaim Shaul and Sarale Rivkin.
Shluchim Office Launches “Together For Shluchim” Campaign
The Shluchim Office launches its “Together For Shluchim – Connection. Dedication. Innovation.” campaign, giving you the opportunity to partner with the Shluchim Office and provide for the needs of the Shluchim.
Wedding: Gershovitz – Chein
The wedding of Dovid Gershovitz of Crown Heights and Riki Chein of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Monday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Four Israelis Wounded in Terrorist Shooting Attack
Four Israelis were wounded in a shooting attack near Mevo Dotan in northern Shomron on Tuesday afternoon. A search is underway for the attacker.
Toronto Yeshiva Completes Year-Long Mishmar Program
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto concluded its Mishmar program which started in Cheshvan with a special memento for each participant and a group bowling trip.
Kashrus Initiative to Help Summer Camps Maintain Standards
A free service by the Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO) will assess a camp’s kashrus infrastructure and guide camps in maintaining proper kashrus standards throughout the summer.
Presidential Archives Releases Fascinating Letters of the Rebbe
Among the archives of Israeli President Yitzchak Navon which were recently uploaded online is a fascinating exchange between the Rebbe and the South African Zionist Federation on the topic of aliya vis a vis helping one’s home community.
New Couple Doubles the Number of Shluchim to Wyoming
Rabbi Yaakov and Malkie Raskin will found Wyoming’s second Chabad House, in a town visited by Chabad for more than 70 years, bringing the number of shluchim couples in the state from one to two.
Special Arrangements at the Ohel for Those With Medical Needs
Ohel Chabad Lubavitch will be organizing special accessibility for individuals with special medical needs who wish to visit the Ohel on Gimmel Tammuz. Advance registration is required.
83-Year-Old ‘Dancing Chossid’ Featured in New Music Video
R’ Yaakov Lerner, an 83-year-old Lubavitcher who is known as the ‘dancing chossid’ for his animated dances at simchos, is featured in a new music video by singer Motty Steinmetz, which was partially filmed in Kfar Chabad.
YOEC Alumni in Oholei Torah Pose for Group Photo
Alumni of Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad of Los Angeles who spent the past year learning in Oholei Torah Shiur Daled posed for a group photo in front of 770 before heading out on shlichus to yeshivos around the world.