In the spirit of Hakhel members of the staff and faculty of Oholei Torah, along with their families, gathered for a siyum and hachnosas sefer Torah written in their honor.
L’Chaim: Vishedsky – Raskin
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Mendel Vishedsky of Kyiv, Ukraine and Chana Raskin of Montreal, Canada took place Wednesday night at The Shull.
The Heavens Will Protect Their Planes
After a lengthy discussion on the challenges facing El Al Airlines, the Rebbe told North American director, “In order for the flights to stay safe, and in order for El Al to succeed, El Al must observe Shabbos.”
Online School First Graders Enjoy Virtual Chumash Party
The boys and girls in the 1st-grade classes in the Nigri International Shluchim Online School celebrated their Chumash party with an online, live celebration attended by staff, family, and friends.
Monsey Cheder Celebrates Areinfirenish
Chabad Cheder of Monsey celebrated the areinfirenish of their students as the year starts to come to a close. The event included special minhagim such as wrapping the boys in a tallis and licking honey off of an Aleph-beis chart to encourage a sweet and positive association with chinuch.
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L’Chaim: Gindis – Cohen
Photos: David Katash/ Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Zev Shimon Gindis of Israel and Chaya Mushka Cohen of Crown Heights took place at Eshel Hall.
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Rabbi Avremel Shemtov, Head Shliach to Philadelphia, delivers a shiur in Likkutei Sichos prior to shacharis on Wednesday morning at Lubavitcher Center of Philadephia, PA.
Renowned Speakers to Address Grand Hakhel Event
The grand Hakhel event on Sunday will be addressed by renowned speakers Rabbi Yossi Paltiel and Rabbi Naftali Silberberg. Rabbi Nota Shpigelman will serve as emcee.
Consuming Chocolate from a Kashered Factory
Ask the Rov: How are chocolate factories kashered and should one rely on their kashrus? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
“I Can Also Be a Kol Hatorah Kid”
Yosef Yitzchak Handler, a member of Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, writes how he always wanted to join the Chidon, and what happened this year that made it possible.
Wedding: Epstein – Horowitz
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The wedding of Yisroel Epstein of Beitar Illit, Eretz Yisroel, and Rochel Horowitz of Crown Heights took place Sunday night at Oholei Torah.
Heart Attack on a Plate…And Other Good Reading
The upcoming N’shei Chabad Newsletter includes the story of what Henya Federman did last Gimmel Tammuz, Goldie Grossbaum’s take-off on ‘Is It Shabbos Yet?’ and more.
Terror Victim Passes Away 22 Years After Suicide Bombing
Photo: Ohayon Avi/GPO
Chana Tova Chaya Nachenberg, H’yd, passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday, 22 years after she was critically injured in the Sbarro bombing attack in Jerusalem in 2001.
Toronto Moshiach Symposium Makes Waves
A large Hakhel event was held recently in Thornhill, Toronto where several shluchim and mashpi’im spoke about the importance of the Rambam’s Hilchos Moshiach and the Rebbe’s Dvar Malchus.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Naso
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Naso with an English transcript.
Live: Opening Session of New Shluchim Kollel
Join live at 12:00 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad invites you to join the opening sessions of its new zman where you will hear from leading Rabbonim and Kollel members.
60 Jewish Schools Compete in Paris Rambam Chidon
For the ninth consecutive year, Tzivos Hashem France organized the Chidon for all Jewish schools in France. The Chidon culminated in an award ceremony for the winners to collect their prizes.
L’Chaim: Friend – Skoblo
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yisroel Friend and Mera Skoblo, both of Crown Heights, took place Tuesday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Lubavitcher Chaplain Sworn In at Entrance to 770
Photos: Shmulie Grossbaum, Eliyahu Ezagui
Lubavitcher Dovid Moya was sworn in as a chaplain for the US Navy on Wednesday by Lieutenant Levi Ceitlin, the first Lubavitcher in the US Navy, at the entrance to 770 in Crown Heights.
Beis Chaya Mushka Mothers Treated to an Evening Together
A program to honor the mothers of students at Beis Chaya Mushka was held in Crown Heights this week. The program included an inspirational speaker, a paint night with Chanie Chanin, and a free ticket into raffles for incredible prizes.
Well-Used Kosel Torahs Retired in Age-Old Ceremony
In a historic ceremony, ancient, worn-out Torah scrolls from the Western Wall were brought to a special burial (genizah) ceremony on the Mount of Olives.
130-Year-Old Shul Reopens After a Decade-Long Renovation
After extensive restoration, a 130 year old synagogue reopened with an impressive visit from Russia’s Chief Rabbi and the District Governor and Mayor.
L’Chaim: Weiss – Notik
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaaim of Yossi Weiss of Antwerp, Belgium, and Devorah Leah Notik of Riverwoods, IL, took place Tuesday night at the Besht Hall.
Chabad Mechanchim Unite at Gala Hakhel Banquet
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
A gala end-of-year Hakhel banquet welcomed mechanchim from across the greater New York area in a show of appreciation for their leadership. Uplifting talks, inspiring music and fine display enhanced the event.
Levaya of Boro Park Chossid Passes 770
The levaya of Rabbi Yosef Goldberg, a respected elder Chabad Chossid from Boro Park who developed a close relationship with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, passed 770 on Wednesday.
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After an extended period of time in a nursing home, beloved Crown Heights character Charlie Buttons was seen this week at a wedding in Oholei Torah with his trademark balloons and smile.