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Amid Battle, 328-Unit Homeless Shelter Opens In Crown Heights
As residents battle the opening of the ‘Mega’ Homeless Shelter in Crown Heights, another “smaller” shelter with 328 units has opened, to house at-risk youth aging out of foster care, formerly unhoused populations (Homeless), and formerly incarcerated individuals (Criminals).
The Rebbe’s Secret Shiva After His Brother’s Passing
In the morning, the Rebbetzin called Berel Yunik and asked him to come to her home. She told him she had received word from Liverpool, England, that the condition of the Rebbe’s brother was very serious. Soon, the truth became clear: the Rebbe’s brother had passed away. A diary recording the events of the time.
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No Jew Left Behind on Australia’s Central Coast
After driving more than 300 kilometers, delivering matza across Australia’s Central Coast, Rabbi Nosson Kornhauser finally arrived home when his phone rang: There was one woman who had somehow been overlooked and matzah hadn’t been delivered to her home.
Chicago Gears up for Massive Lag BaOmer Concert
Chicago’s Jewish community is gearing up for its annual Lag B’Omer festival, a cornerstone event since 1978, featuring rides, inflatable attractions, a large adventure zone, a food court, and carnival booths. The highlight will be a live performance by Benny Friedman with band led by Gershon Freishtat.
Chabad Leads £12 Million Rescue of London Jewish School
Just moments before a 35-year cornerstone of Jewish education in London was about to shut its doors, Chabad stepped in together with leading donors and community leaders in an extraordinary effort that helped secure £12 million, saving the future of thousands of Jewish children for years to come.
Details Released for This Year’s Crown Heights Parade
As excitement builds across Crown Heights for the annual Lag BaOmer parade, details have been released of the route and schedule, with thousands of children from all schools set to take part in the march through Crown Heights, concluding with a grand rally on Rutland Road.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Nashim
Join at 3:30 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Nashim will feature Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, following his weekly shiur Panorama of Halacha.
Britain’s Young Shluchim Unite at Nottingham Shabbaton
Young Shluchim from remote communities across England gathered for the first of MyShliach’s International Regional Kinusim this year, hosted by Rabbi Mendy and Mrs. Brocha Lent of Chabad of Nottingham.
74th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib
13 Iyar is the yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib. Read about his life, and the steps the Rebbe took to conceal his passing from Rebbetzin Chana and to memorialize his brother.
New Pen, Card, Poster Bring the 12 Pesukim to Life
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 12 Pesukim, Tzivos Hashem has released a new set of materials designed to help children and adults connect to the 12 Pesukim in a more personal, practical, and memorable way.
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When Fake News About the Rebbe Maharash Sparked a Public Rebuttal
2 Iyar marks 192 years from the birth of the Rebbe Maharash. From the Margins of Chabad History relates an episode of fake news from the contemporary maskilic press that gives us a glimpse of the respect in which he was held, details about his travels, and the loyalty of his devoted chasidim.
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The Day I Chose Shabbos and Kosher Over My Baseball Career
When a devastating wrist injury forced him off the field, Reuben Bezaquen was facing struggle with keeping Shabbos and kosher. What felt like a punishment, he now sees as guidance towards a decision he didn't yet have the strength to make.
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Moshiach for Gentiles?
Bris Postponed for Yellow Baby?
Ask the Rov: When is the bris delayed because the baby is yellow? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Asking a Small Child to Turn On the Lights?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including wiping the becher before use, asking a small child to turn on the lights, leaving a dryer running when Shabbos starts, and the bracha for an ice cream sandwich.
When to Count Sefirah When Davening Maariv Early?
Will There Be Mountains When Moshiach Comes?
Bris in the Morning or with a Crowd?
Ask the Rov: What time of day should a bris be held? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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Father and Son, Very Much the Same
9 Iyar marks the yahrtzeit of Reb Nissan Nemanov and his son Reb Moshe Nemanov. Much has been written about Reb Nissan Nemanov, his legendary sense of kabolas ol, and his influence on generations of talmidim. Far less is known about Reb Moshe Nemanov, who shied away from the public eye and abhorred any form of attention or recognition.
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Inside the Rebbe’s Library: Working Line by Line with the Rebbe
Rabbi Berel Levine, director of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library at 770 and author of countless works in halacha and history, opens up about a life spent working directly under the Rebbe, with over 700 written answers he received from the Rebbe directing his every step.
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Preschool Directors to Explore the Relationships That Shape Chinuch
Young Shluchos Enjoy Two-Day Chidon Retreat
