Over 500 young Shluchim and Shluchos from around the world joined live for an interactive Hakhel Lag Baomer parade by the Chinuch Yaldei Hashluchim department of the Shluchim Office.
L’Chaim: Kreitenberg – Neuwirth
The L’Chaim of Tzemach Kreitenberg of Los Angeles, CA and Rochel Neuwirth of Montreal, Canada took place Tuesday night at Chevras Ahavas Yisroel.
Areivim Pays Out to Crown Heights Family
The most recent AreivimUSA collection was on behalf of a Crown Heights family that has lost a parent. Rabbi Chaim Fogelman has been named as the Crown Heights Rov that will oversee the funds.
Rabbi Yekusiel Farkash Joins Faculty of Shluchim Kollel
The recently founded virtual Kollel for shluchim and aspiring rabbonim will be welcoming Harav Yekusiel Farkash of Yerushalayim as a magid shiur for the new semester.
Life-Sized Mitzvah Puppets Star in Kazakhstan Parade
A parade of impressive Lag B’Omer floats was held in Kostanay, Kazakhstan. The parade was held in honor of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, in keeping with the Rebbe’s directive of creating such events.
Our Communities
Crown Heights Women Gather in Support of Bikur Cholim
In a true display of unity and compassion, over 500 women of all ages came together for a Hakhel Breakfast aimed at celebrating the remarkable Bikur Cholim community. With inspiring speakers, a heartfelt video presentation, beautiful decor, and an outpouring of generosity, this event was as uplifting and meaningful as it was enjoyable.
Great Neck Enjoys Fireshow at Lag B’omer Celebration
Hundreds of boys and girls gathered on Lag B’omer evening to join a Hakhel event and bonfire in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai at the Magen Israel of Great Neck headed by Rabbi Yitzchok Chaympour.
The Lost Halachic Work Discovered in the Rebbe’s Library
The story of an important Halachic work, its second edition which was never printed, and how 20 pages of this work, in manuscript form, were discovered in the Rebbe’s library.
Let’s Ensure No Jew Should Ever Be On The Street
A member of the community is being evicted from his apartment! He’s trying as best as he can to make ends meet. However, unfortunately, due to astronomical expenses for his special needs children, he has fallen way behind on the rent.
Walking Past a Motion Sensor Light on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including motion sensor lights on Shabbos, milchig dish found in a fleishig dishwasher, and how men should light Shabbos candles.
Thousands Celebrate Lag B’Omer at the Chicago Family Festival
Over 3,500 people from all segments of the Chicago Jewish community came together to celebrate Lag B’Omer at the Great Jewish Family Festival, organized by Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois.
Robbery at Crown Heights Pizza Shop; $5k Reward Offered
Two perps held up Railroad Pizza in Crown Heights on Monday night, claiming they had guns and forcing the owner to lie face down on the floor. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest.
The Lesson to Learn From My Brother Akiva
Rabbi Dov Wagner shares a story and a lesson from his brother, beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner. Plus: A group has stepped up to match the next $50k donated to the Wagner family campaign.
Full Day of Fun for Lag B’Omer in Postville
Preparations for Lag B’omer in Postville, Iowa, began right after Pesach, and the festivities included two bonfires, a rally and parade, a fair, bbq, a bounce house, and more.
Major Expansion Coming to Morristown Yeshiva
The new state-of-the-art, 27,000 sq. foot building on the campus of the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, is nearing completion. The new facility will feature classrooms, a gym, and a state-of-the-art zal, and much more.
Beis Chaya Mushka Hires New Principal
Beis Chaya Mushka in Crown Heights has announced that the school has hired Mrs. Chaya Yecheilov as the new High School principal. Visas and dormitory facilities are now being offered for out-of-town students.
Five Schools Compete In Halacha Chidon
32 finalists from Oholei Menachem, Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Cheder Chabad Monsey, Cheder Lubavitch Morristown and Queens Yeshiva competed in a Chidon testing them on their knowledge of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.
Avraham Fried Performs at Boro Park Parade
Thousands of children gathered on 13th Ave. in Boro Park for a parade, kinus and Lag B’omer celebration featuring Avraham Fried, Yiddish Nachas, and special entertainment.
L’Chaim: Brand – Halperin
The L’Chaimf of Asher Zellig Brand of Netivot, EY and Mushki Halperin of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Monday night at Rubashkin.
Tefillin-Shaped Chabad House Inaugurated in Suburban Moscow
A new Jewish Community Center shaped like a box of Tefillin was recently dedicated in Moscow’s large suburban district. During the evening, Rabbi Berel Lazar gave Jewish names to two men who were circumcised that day.
Virgin Islands Shliach Makes First Visit Home After Shlucha’s Passing
After having been away from his makom hashlichus for almost 6 months following the passing of his wife Henya Federman a”h, shliach Rabbi Asher Federman returns to the Virgin Islands and shares his emotions.
Listen: Acapella Melody of Popular Shavuos Songs
After feedback from last year’s video, a new vocals-only version of the medley, “Kabolas HaTorah” by Yaakov Shlomo Gross, with the Malchut Choir has been released to help prepare for Shavuos. The medley includes joyful Shavuos melodies and songs of Kabolas HaTorah and Mesikos HaTorah.
Men’s Group at Living Chassidus Fosters Community and Support
Living Chassidus is an organization dedicated to providing support and guidance for single and newly married men and women who come to Crown Heights. They have recently opened a new Men’s division to cater to their specific needs.
Lubavitch Mesivta Chicago: Maximizing the Potential of Every Student
Year after year, Yeshivas Ohr Eliyahu Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago sets the standard as a mesivta that fine-tunes phenomenal Torah education. Help them raise $500,000.
Memories of Rabbi Wagner Shared at Emotional 8-Hour Farbrengen
A virtual farbrengen marking the end of shiva for Rabbi Akiva Wagner a”h, hosted by Anash.org, continued until 4:00 AM, with family members, students and alumni sharing memories and stories.