Article By Rabbi Dov Wagner: Whenever I introduce myself to someone in the world of Lubavitch (and beyond) as Wagner, I know the question that’s coming.
Northeast CTeen Leaders Meet Jewish Politicians in DC
Over 150 Jewish teens from throughout the Northeast United States gathered for an unforgettable weekend at the CTeen Regional Shabbaton held in Washington D.C.
Hundreds Unite in Support and Well-Wishing for Rabbi Wagner’s Birthday
Celebrating the 55th birthday of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, the campaign for his Yeshiva goes live hoping to bring him a gift deserving of his lifelong toil.
Levaya Held for Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum
The levaya for Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum, who served as a dedicated magid shiur at Oholei Torah Mesivta for over 5 decades, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway and Oholei Torah on Troy Ave.
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Professor Talks Legacy of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib
A farbrengen was held in 770 on Wednesday night, 13 Iyar, in memory of Rabbi Yisroel Aryeh Leib Schneerson z”l. Prof. Shimon Silman spoke on the legacy of the Rebbe’s brother.
Lag B’Omer Street Fair to be Held in Crown Heights
The annual Lag B’Omer fair will take place Tuesday afternoon following the Great Parade, 25 rides, face painting, balloon animals and shows, and will be free of charge.
YOEC Maggid Shiur is Guest at 770 Bochurim Hakhel Event
American and English-speaking bochurim who are learning in 770 gathered on Motzei Shabbos Emor for a Hakhel melave malka and farbrengen with Rabbi Benzion Oster.
L’Chaim: Wenger – Weinstein
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Nissan Wenger of Montreal, Canada and Esther Weinstein of Newtown, PA took place Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Street Closures, No Parking for The Great Parade
To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, there will be street closures and parking restrictions in effect during the upcoming Lag B’Omer parade. Please take note of the closures and restrictions to avoid any delays or inconvenience.
R’ Eli Baitelman, 40, AH
R’ Eli Baitelman, a young father from the Los Angeles Chabad community, passed away on Motzei Shabbos after suffering a massive heart attack.
Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum, 76, AH
Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum, who served as a dedicated magid shiur at Oholei Torah Mesivta for over 5 decades, passed away. Levaya will be held on Sunday at 12:00 PM.
Rabbi Menashe Chadad, 72, AH
Rabbi Menashe Chadad, who served as the menahel of Talmud Torah Chabad in Lod, and Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Lod and Kfar Chabad, passed away on Shabbos, 15 Iyar.
“La Grande Parade” – Will It Be Different This Year?
Hakhel means no one is missing! Plans are changing as groups from all over the world head to Crown Heights in honor of Lag B’Omer.
A Guardian Angel Over the Neighborhood at All Hours
We’ve all been there. The sun sets, the world slows down, and everything comes to a silent standstill. And then it happens. An emergency occurs, and medical help is needed—and fast.
L’Chaim: Taichman – Singer
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Shmuly Taichman of Kingston, PA, and Rochel Singer of Manchester, UK, took place Wednesday night at Ulam Chana Hall.
A Tried-and-True Solution for Getting Kids to Listen
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Although a healthy dose of vitamin N (No) is good, these restrictions must not be sternly enforced but rather delivered with love and gentleness. Warming them works far better than warning them.
Lubavitch Yeshiva 8th Grade Brings Hilchos Tzitzis to Life
After learning all the halachos of tzitzis, the 8th grade of Lubavitcher Yeshiva got a chance to make their very own pair, guided by an expert tzitzis maker.
Community Bids Farwell to Beloved Shliach
The Chabad community of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and members of the Beit Chabad Dr Iarjo bid farewell to their beloved rabbi and shliach Rabbi Refael Lapidus at his levaya this week.
Erev Shabbos Emor Around Crown Heights
Photos: Yossi Fajnland/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and gusts prepared for Shabbos Parshas Emor. Plus Shalom Zachar list.
Levaya Held for Rebbetzin Shaina Schneerson
The levaya of Rebbetzin Shaina Schneerson, Rebbetzin of Congregation Bais Schnay-Or in Flatbush, NY, passed 770 on Friday afternoon.
Argentina Shluchim Network and Inspire at Regional Kinus
Over 80 Shluchim from across Argentina gathered in the beautiful coastal town of Miramar, Argentina, where they spent two days learning and growing together.
Couple Embarks to Leeds as Full-time CKids Shluchim
In a significant development in the world of shlichus and the CKids program, Rabbi Sholem and Devorah Kalmenson are preparing to move to Leeds, England, to lead the local CKids chapter.
A Grandmother’s Wish: How a Promise Led to Spiritual Discovery
JNet Connection published the story of Brandon Nissl, who promised his grandmother to send his children to a Jewish school, and how that led to his joining JNet, which fully transformed his life.
Southern Ontario Shluchim Gather for Farbrengen
40 Shluchim from Southern Ontario joined Thursday night for a farbrengen in honor of Pesach Sheni nd the yahrzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib Schneerson, led by Rabbi Yossi Shemtov from Toledo, Ohio.