Machon Lemaan Yilmedu invites shluchim and rabbanim to a special Yom Iyun on the subjects of chuppa v’kiddushin and mikvaos, with guest of honor, Chief Rabbi Dovid Lau.
Teacher Appreciation: It’s Even More Important Than You Think
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: Thankfully, the attitude towards chinuch has changed in recent years. It is now time to change the attitude towards teacher appreciation gifts as well.
L’Chaim: Dworcan – Schusterman
The L’Chaim of Berri Dworcan of Montreal, Canada, and Sara Schusterman of Atlanta, GA, took place Monday night at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel.
How My Mother’s Teaching Legacy Inspired My Chinuch Career
In honor of the 7th yahrtzeit of longtime mechaneches Mrs. Shulamis Bluming, her son, Igud Hamelamdim director Rabbi Avrohom Bluming shares anecdotes of his mother that inspired his chinuch journey.
He Walked Into the KGB Office and Asked for a Picture of the Rebbe
A respected tomim and chozer, R. Avraham Baruch Pevzner was sent by the Frierdiker Rebbe to serve as a rov and mashpia in Minsk. When the KGB confiscated the Rebbe’s picture during a search of his home, he went after them to get it back.
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Erev Shabbos Behaalosecha Around Crown Heights
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Behaaloscha.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Berel Levine, Chief Librarian of the Rebbe’s library, waves from his office at his young grandson standing in front of 770.
Yeshivas Erev 5783 Concludes With Grand Finale
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
Hundreds of boys who attended Yeshivas Erev in Crown Heights throughout the past year joined a grand finale on Thursday were they received their long-awaited seforim vouchers.
Wedding: Shimshoni – Haberman
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The wedding of Mendel Shimshoni and Chani Haberman, both of Crown Heights, took place Sunday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
New 770 Going Up in Central Eretz Yisroel
Construction is nearly complete on the new replica of 770 Eastern Parkway being built in Rishon Letzion, Israel. It joins the over 40 replicas of 770 spread out across the globe.
Yahrzeit of Crown Heights Rov Marked in 770
The yahrzeit of Crown Heights Rov Rabbi Yehuda Kalman Marlow was marked in 770 on Friday, with his son Rabbi Yosef Marlow, Rov of Anash in North Miami Beach FL, davening for the amud and making a siyum.
Mandatory Composting Coming to New York City
A new bill passed by the New York City Council will require residents to separate their food waste from regular trash or face a fine.
L’Chaim: Osdoba – Krinsky
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yossi Osdoba of London, UK, and Mushka Krinsky of Needham, MA took place Tuesday night in Crown Heights.
How the Rebbe Sent R’ Simcha Zirkind to Yeshiva
When Reb Mordechai Shachna Zirkind told the Rebbe that he wanted his son, Simcha, to remain at home so he could observe kibbud av va’eim, the Rebbe had a novel suggestion for him.
17 Special Boys Celebrate Their Bar Mitzvah at the Kosel
The annual Bar Mitzvah celebration for 17 special boys was celebrated in Yerushalayim for the tenth time as part of the Bar Mitzvah Experience project by Chabad Israel Center of Rockland, New York, in collaboration with Chabad Houses from across Eretz Yisroel
Shoplifter Apprehended After Multiple Thefts in Crown Heights
A persistent shoplifter was apprehended by Crown Heights Shomrim and arrested by the NYPD on Thursday after stealing from two supermarkets in Crown Heights.
We Don’t Need Coaches to Teach Us About Relationships
Article by Harav Yosef Braun: When it comes to a question about how to deal with personal issues, marriage and dating, or the like, we don’t need a coach. We have Torah for that.
How the Rebbe’s Library Responded to the Spread of the Internet
About two decades ago, with the spread of the internet, libraries across the world, started seeing a drastic decrease in the number of visitors. In response, the Rebbe’s library launched an ambitious project.
Lakewood is Now Home to a New Chassidus Center
Heichal Hachassidus of Lakewood celebrated the Chanukas Habayis of its new center this past week, enabling them to expand their activities and host many more Yiden by Shiurim and Farbrengens.
Rabbi Levitansky, the Canary and Crown Royal
As Chabad of Simcha Monica celebrates 50 years, they recall the legend that was Harav Avrohom Levitansky. Read a story about him, watch classical moments, and help his work continue.
Friendship Circle Moms Celebrate with Garden Party
70 Friendship Circle mothers of all ages from across Brooklyn gathered for a year-end garden party, saluting their “full time job” of raising their special children.
L’Chaim: Lever – Goldberg
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Sholom Lever of Melbourne, Australia, and Chaya Goldberg of Coram, NY, took place Tuesday night at Jewish Childrens Museum.
A Note to My Post-Gimmel Tammuz Self
Article by Rabbi Mendel Itzinger: When I feel down and dejected, when I grieve the world that was, or worse, when I don’t feel at all… the story of Munkatcher Chossid Reb Moishe Kraus comes to mind.