A large crowd packed the main shul of 770 in the final hours of Shavuos for an uplifting farbrengen, during which participants learned a maamar, drank l’chaim, and sang niggunim of each of the Rebbeim.
New Shluchim to Columbia County, New York
Rabbi Mendel and Rochie Kremer, along with their two children, will be moving to Columbia County, New York to establish the first Chabad House in the county.
Toronto Welcomes Torah in Memory of Meir Likhovetski
The Chabad community in Toronto joyously welcomed a new Sefer Torah written in memory of Meir Likhovetski a”h, a 19-year-old bochur killed in a car accident last year while on C-Teen Shlichus.
Wedding: Caroline – Barber
The wedding of Yossi Caroline of Miami, Florida and Bracha Barber of Crown Heights took place Tuesday night at Razag Ballroom.
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Sarah Tzivia Niselevitch, 3, AH
Sarah Tzivia Niselevitch, the young daughter of Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Chaya Mushka Niselevitch, Shluchim to S. Paulo, Brazil, passed away on Thursday, Erev Shavuos.
Hachnosa L’cheder Held on Crown Heights Rooftop
Parents joined their children on Wednesday morning for the annual ‘Hachnosa L’cheder’ – areinfirenish at All My Children, held on their rooftop on Lefferts Ave.
Ohel Opens Registration for Gimmel Tammuz Shabbosim
The dedicated staff at Ohel Chabad Lubavitch will accommodate thousands of guests who will spend the Shabbosim around Gimmel Tammuz at the Ohel. Registration is now open.
L’Chaim: Grifkin – Bernhard
The L’Chaim of Schneur Zalman Grifkin of S. Diego/Crown Heights, and Brocha Bernhard of Atlanta/Miami Beach took place at CAY.
The Chossid Who Wouldn’t Let the Rebbe Rashab Think Chassidus
R. Shneur Zalman Slonim, a grandson of Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel, joined the Rebbe Rashab and his family on a trip to the Crimea. Before leaving, he was told not to let the Rebbe think Chassidus, which he did with a clever trick.
Five Upshernishen on One Morning in 770
As minhag Chabad is to hold off with haircuts until Erev Shavuos, no less than five upshernishen were held on Thursday morning in 770, with friends and family joining to say l’chaim.
Crown Heights Prepares for Shavuos
Locals and the large number of Shavuos guests prepared on Sunday for the upcoming Yom Tov, purchasing traditional milchig foods, choosing flowers, and taking last-minute haircuts. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Reminder: Make an Eruv Tavshilin
With the second day of Yom Tov falling on Shabbos, there is a need to make an Eruv Tavshilin, so that we may cook on Friday for Shabbos. Attached are pertinent halachos for the Eruv, compiled by Rabbi Yosef Braun.
A Geshmake Shavuos Ma’amar: Now With Video Shiurim in English
A series of clear and concise Shiurim by Rabbi Yonah Pruss a”h, presented in 20 minute segments, make it easy for you to learn a Ma’amar of the Rebbe before Yom Tov.
What’s the Connection Between White Wine and Shavuos?
Shavuos offers us the wonderful opportunity to pair great wines with tantalizing dairy dishes. Here are three interesting facts about white wine and its connection with Shavous.
Mitzvah Tank Goes Up in Flames, Arson Suspected
A Chabad Mitzvah Tank parked on one of the streets in Crown Heights went up in flames in an overnight fire. Police opened an investigation into the incident.
Sorting Seforim on Shabbos and Yom Tov
Ask the Rov: How can I tidy the shul Shabbos afternoon and return the seforim to the shelves? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
“The Plans Are Not Mine”
When the honorary president of Chabad of Binghamton University asked the Rebbe for a bracha to “succeed in implementing the Rebbe’s plans,” the Rebbe noted that the plans are not his own.
MyShliach Virtual Camp Preparing for 4th Summer
MyShliach is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for its 4th annual MyShliach Virtual Camp. Initially started as a response to the pandemic, MyShliach at Merkos 302 launched a new style of camp that challenged the norms of standard programs.
Shavuos Guests Arrive at 770
Guests from around America and Eretz Yisroel – including many rabbonim – arrived in Crown Heights on Thursday to celebrate Shavuos by the Rebbe.
250 Bochurim Join Uplifting Shabbos Achdus in the Poconos
The entire Yeshiva of Cincinnati and Queens, together with a group from Oholei Torah and Chayolei Beis Dovid, traveled to Poconos Yeshiva, for an uplifting Shabbos Achdus.
L’Chaim: Shur – Mann
The L’Chaim of Yitzchok Shur of Toronto, Ontario and Necha Mann of Miami, FL took place Monday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Live: Mechanchim Gather at Grand Hakhel in Crown Heights
Watch live on Anash.org: A major Hakhel event for Mechanchim will be taking place Wednesday night, featuring a slate of accomplished and inspiring speakers and rabbonim covering a broad array of topics related to chinuch.
When the Rebbe Instructed to Make an Urgent Call From the Ohel
The society formed against the backdrop of WWII, its suspension due to Arab riots, and the surprise phone call the Rebbe instructed to make from the Ohel. The story of ‘Chevras Tehillim’.