Songwriter and performer Motty Illowitz composed a series of heartfelt grammen to known tunes and performed it at the grand Siyum Harambam in Boro Park this past week.
New Mashpia and Maggid Shiur Join Suffield Yeshiva
Two new yungerleit will be joining the Yeshiva of Suffield, CT, for the upcoming year as a mashpia and maggid shiur; Registration for shiur beis is in full swing with limited spots left.
‘Kluger’ Add Excitement to Mivtzah Torah at Postville Yeshiva
Using a beloved camp game, Postville Yeshiva is adding an exciting twist to the Yeshiva’s Mizvta Torah campaign. The Kluger games use a competitive edge to encourage the bochurim’s learning of Kitzur Shulchan Orach
The Chassidic “Traitor” Thrown Out by His Wife
A talmid of Tomchei Temimim, R. Fallik Gurary, brother of the Rashag, went on to become a gvir and askan like his father. Despite being arrested and exiled to Siberia for his activities, he and his wife remained committed to raising their children with a staunch dedication to Yiddishkeit and Chassidus.
Erev Shabbos Acharei-Kedoshim Around Crown Heights
Photos: Yossi Fajnland/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday, as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Acharei-Kedoshim. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
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Yeshiva Mayan Torah of Pomona Welcomes Two New Magidei Shiur
Yeshiva Mayan Torah of Pomona announced that they will be welcoming Rabbi Berish Rotenberg and Rabbi Naftali Zaltsman to their staff next year as magidei shiur.
23 Dead from Russian Missile Strikes in Uman
23 people were killed when a Russian missile hit a nine-storey apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Uman, known for its large Jewish community.
Why Hakhel Still Matters 8 Months In
As we embark upon the summer season, one may find themselves pondering the significance of Hakhel at this point. In the Sicha of Shabbos Acharei-Kedoshim 5748, the Rebbe addressed this very concern.
Donors Matching $50,000 for Ateres Chaya Mushka
Ateres Chaya Mushka has received a generous matching donation of $50,000 towards their ongoing fundraising campaign donated l’zchus Shneor Zalman ben Elisheva for a speedy recovery.
Monsey Boys Celebrate at Cheder-Wide Siyum
The entire student body at Cheder Chabad Monsey celebrated the Siyum Harambam with great fanfare. Cheder student Yossi Bogomilsky made the siyum on the Rambam for the entire assembly.
A Day of Togetherness for New Jersey Shluchim
73 shluchim from across the state of New Jersey gathered for their annual Kinus which was held at the beautiful new Chabad House in Hunterdon County, NJ.
L’Chaim: Osdoba – Rosenberger
Photos: Yossi Fajnland/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Yosef Osdoba and Rochelle Rosenberger, both of Crown Heights, took place Thursday night at FREE Hall.
The Only Thing to Worry About
After the Rebbe wished a chossid that his daughter would recover, the concerned chossid asked if there was no need to worry. The Rebbe reassured him and then told him one thing he should be worried about.
Children Join Artist as He Paints 770
Photos: Avreimke Eisenshtein/Anash.org
Crown Heights children gathered ’round and were even given a chance to dab some paint themselves as artist Yosef Tovshteyn painted 770 on Eastern Parkway.
Tur: Between the Rambam and Shulchan Aruch
One of the earliest Halacha Seforim to be published was the Arba’ah Turim, an important Halachic work that serves as a vital bridge between the early Rishonim and the Shulchan Aruch. The Rebbe’s library owns some of the earliest editions.
7 Things Mendel Plotkin Would Want Me To Do Today
6 Iyar is the first yahrzeit of R’ Mendel Plotkin, a young father and ba’al chesed from Toronto who passed away at the age of 43. His brother-in-law Rabbi Motti Wilhelm of Portland, Oregon, pays tribute.
Sets of Rambam Raffled Off at Houston Siyum
A Siyum and farbrengen in Houston marked the simultaneous conclusion of the 3 daily cycles of Rambam study. It concluded with a raffle for ten sets of Rambam.
Winners of Dime and Nickel from the Rebbe Announced
The winners of a dime and nickel from the Rebbe, set in beautiful pieces of jewelry, were announced by the Crown Heights Women’s Circle.
Bar Mitzvah with Music During Sefira
Ask the Rov: Can I make a bar mitzva celebration with music during sefira? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Oholei Torah Class of 5753 Reunites Thirty Years Later
The graduating class of Oholei Torah 5753 gathered at the Ohel for a Shabbos of Achdus and reconnecting, 30 years after they graduated. Read three amazing stories that were shared over the weekend.
Duchman Family Marks Yahrzeit With Grand Spread in 770
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The gregarious Duchman personality was on full display on Thursday when a full catered spread was set out in 770 to mark the 34th yahrzeit of their father and grandfather R’ Yisroel Duchman.
New Jersey Shluchim Pose for Group Photo
Shluchim throughout the state of New Jersey posed for a photo at the annual Statewide Kinus Hashluchim taking place at Chabad of Hunterdon County in NJ.
Powerful Story of Faith Shared to Packed Chicago Crowd
A Grand Hakhel Siyum Harambam was held Sunday night in Chicago, bringing together Yidden from Chicago’s diverse Jewish community. The siyum was addressed by local rabbonim, and guest speaker Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.