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‘Stay Here and Learn About Yourself’
When a non-frum young woman told the Rebbe in yechidus that she wanted to go to India to learn about the lives of others, the Rebbe advised her to stay in Crown Heights and learn about herself.
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto Launches “Tangible Growth” Campaign
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto (YLT) under the leadership of Rabbi Akiva Wagner has cultivated an unceasing wellspring of growth. They are now holding a campaign to help them take the next steps.
Houston Teacher Brings Biltong to American Kosher Consumers
When Rabbi Zally Lazarus moved to Houston, Texas, to teach and run Friendship Circle, he never imagined he would one day be bringing a new type of kosher meat from South Africa to the USA.
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Rabbi Refael Lapidus, 69, AH
Rabbi Refael Lapidus, longtime shliach to Buenos Aires, Argentina, whom Reb Meilech Zweibel described as someone who fulfilled the “kavana of Tomchei Tmimim”, passed away.
Police Funeral Will Cause Heavy Friday Traffic in Crown Heights
Roads in North Crown Heights will be closed beginning on Thursday afternoon for an NYPD funeral on Friday morning. Traffic and delays are expected.
The Rebbe’s Brother’s Homes in Berlin, Tel Aviv and Liverpool
The homes of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib Schneerson, the Rebbe‘s brother, in Berlin, Germany, Tel Aviv, Eretz Yisroel, and in Liverpool, England, were visited by chassidim before and on his yahrzeit.
The History of the Rema’s “Other” Sefer
Rav Moshe Isserles, the ‘Rema’, is most well known for his work on Shulchan Aruch, which has been included in all editions since 1578. But it would take another century plus for his commentary on the Tur, to be printed.
New Book Gives an Inside Look at the Rebbe’s Library
In a newly published, 360-page book Rabbi Berel Levine, Chief Librarian of the Rebbe‘s library, gives a glimpse into his decades of work in the library and the Rebbe’s involvement, along with over 700 instructions, notes, and responses from the Rebbe.
Mega Siyum to Coincide with Anniversary of Miraculous Rescue
A mega Siyum Harambam is being planned for Tuesday, 3 Sivan on Eastern Parkway. In a fascinating turn of events, organizers have just discovered that the Siyum will take place on the same day as the Rambam’s miraculous rescue.
Morristown Wraps Up Successful Year of Mishmor
After a smashing year, Cheder Lubavitch Morristown finished its exciting Mishmor program with one final learning followed by a special Hakhel event and supper.
Diluting Kiddush Wine, Grape Juice
Ask the Rov: How much water can I add to wine for kiddush? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Austrian Alps to Host Chabad Girls’ Teen Camp
Situated in central Europe, campers will have the unique opportunity to travel and explore some of Europe’s most iconic cities, and most importantly, they will be able to farbreng with veteran Shluchim and Shluchos, and hear their inspiring stories and experiences.
Son of the Gerrer Rebbe Visits the Ohel
Harav Nechemia Alter the son of the Gerrer Rebbe, paid a visit Wednesday night to the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens, NY. On his way out, he engaged with bochurim in learning.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Emor
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Emor with English subtitles and transcript.
Hundreds Visit Kever Of Rebbe’s Brother on His Yahrzeit
Chassidim traveled from across Eretz Yisroel to the historic Jewish cemetery of Tzfas to daven by the kever of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib Schneerson, brother of the Rebbe, on his yahrzeit.
Mishnayos Podcast for Rebbe’s Brother’s Yahrzeit
Yagdil Torah has prepared a kovetz limud in connection with the yahrzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib, filled with mishnayos, stories and hora’os from the Rebbe. A podcast of shiurim by Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz accompanies the publication.
L’Chaim: Holtzberg – Kuperman
The L’Chaim of Mendel Holtzberg and Dina Kuperman both of Crown Heights, took place Wednesday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Quadruple the Brachos: Shlucha Gives Birth to Fourth Set of Twins
Rabbi Shimon and Chanie Gruzman, shluchim to the Castro Valley, CA, just welcomed their fourth set of twins, and they say the children clearly brought brachos and parnassa to their family and shlichus. This is their story.
YOEC Hosts Learn-a-thon to End Year on a High Note
To end the year with encouragement and inspiration, shiur gimmel in Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon in Los Angeles have set up a learn-a-thon. The funds raised will go towards a three-day graduation trip
Outdoor Adventure Rewards Bochurim Who Davened Well
Yeshivas Chayolei Beis Dovid rewarded bochurim who completed a mivtza to come on time and concentrate on davening with an exciting ATVing trip.
Perp Who Broke Jewish Boy’s Nose Finally Arrested
The perp who broke the nose of a 14-year-old boy in Crown Heights and attacked another was arrested on Wednesday, a number of weeks after three other perps were arrested.
Young Alaska Shluchim Recreate Kinus Photo
When I grow up I want to be a Shliach! After taking part in an inspirational Kinus Hashluchim weekend, the young shluchim to Alaska decided to take a group photo of their own.
Global Birthday Present Planned for Rabbi Akiva Wagner
Ahead of Rabbi Akiva Wagner‘s 55th birthday on Sunday, the bochurim of Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto have taken on an initiative to make a worldwide Tefillin campaign in the merit of his complete recovery.