Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
War Day 304: IDF Prepares for Attack, Multiple Terrorists Eliminated
War Summary, Day 304: Russia asks Iran to show restraint, IDF concludes the death of Bilha Yinon, many terrorists eliminated in Gaza, Sinwar is Hamas’s new political leader, escalation in the north, 19 civilians, 6 soldiers injured, shooting attack thwarted, and several PA terrorists eliminated in operations.
Sitting on a Tree Swing on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tree swing on Shabbos, birkas haTorah when waking up during the night, and what day to keep Shabbos on the American Samoa islands.
Women Unite in the Study of Practical Halacha
Live at 8:30: Project Chana Power Hour brings in top of the line teachers to pack one solid hour with halachic content from the three special mitzvos of the woman.
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Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Holtzman, Rabbi at SUNY Downstate Medical Center & Lubavitch of East Flatbush, on masechta Zevachim.
The Lesson I Learned on My Visit to Cuba
As we mark the Nine Days, we feel deprived at not being able to eat meat. But a Jewish man in Cuba hadn’t tasted a piece of meat in over eight years because of his kashrus standards. That taught me a lesson for life.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
Miami Educational Center Goes Into Contract for $15 Million Property
Lubavitch Educational Center of Miami, the largest Jewish school in the US outside the tri-state area, is bursting at the seams. The newest expansion is a $15 million property attached to Girls Campus Chaya Mushka including four buildings.
Is “I’ll Pay You Tomorrow” Crossing the Line?
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of delaying payment for employees. Listen here.
Meeting Held to Protest Proposed Two-Way Bike Lanes on Kingston
Two meetings were recently held with the Brooklyn CB 09 Transportation Committee to discuss issues with the proposed set of two-way bike lanes and the plan to remove over fifty parking spots in Crown Heights.
New Course Empowers Shluchim to Organize Their Shlichus
The New Shliach Desk at Merkos 302 has unveiled a revamped and enhanced Excel course for shluchim, to meet the evolving needs of Chabad operations, by long-time Excel teacher Yakir Havin.
Hours Before Historic Mission, Teens Affix Mezuzos on Airforce Base
CTeen’s Mission to Israel arrived at a pivotal time to affix mezuzahs at the Ramon Airbase, bringing Torah’s protection just hours before the bold military operation against the Houthis in Yemen.
War Day 304: Rebbe Video on National Television, Israelis Carry on Calmly
War Summary, Day 304: UN investigation finds that 9 UNRWA employees took part in the October 7th massacre, Israelis are largely carrying on as usual in the meantime, and U.S. is giving strong support to Israel.
You Can Make a Real Difference in Crown Heights
The Brooklyn Community Board District 9 is accepting applications to become a “Resident Member” on any of its Committees. By joining, you will be able to vote on crucial matters affecting our community.
Group Photo: Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp
Boys at Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp posed for a group photo. Over 220 boys are attending Kiddie Camp throughout the summer.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast of Rabbi Mendel Greisman, shliach to Northwest Arkansas, on masechta Bechoros.
The Rebbe’s Calm Amidst Threats of War
In 1990, Eretz Yisroel was gripped with deep fear as Saddam Hussein of Iraq launched a Scud missile attack. Amidst the crisis, the Rebbe’s voice comforted and encouraged the Jewish nation, assuring them of a miraculous outcome.
770 Yeshiva Hanhala Ask: Please Help Our Colleague
The hanhala of 770 Yeshiva issued a letter to Chabad chassidim around the globe, urging them to daven for Mendel Bluming, son of 770 Mashgiach Rabbi Gedaliah Bluming, and to donate to the campaign for his medical expenses.
In Its 50th Year, the Daily Siyum Is Streaming Strong
Prior to Rosh Chodesh Av 5735 (1975) the Rebbe spoke about holding a siyum every day of the 9 Days. Taking the Rebbe’s call to heart, the indefatigable Rabbi JJ Hecht began arranging that a daily siyum should be broadcast on-air.
Daily Siyum to be Held in 770 for the Nine Days
A siyum will be taking place in 770 every day over the coming two weeks to fulfill the Rebbe’s directive to hold siyumim during the Nine Days and continue until 15 Av. The first siyum will be held Tuesday night.
Vaad Hatmimim Sums Up Six Weeks of Hiskashrus
After concluding a successful year, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolami sums up the six weeks leading up to Gimmel Tammuz, during which thousands of bochurim in Yeshivos around the world joined special programs strengthening their Hiskashrus.
Group Photo: Yeshivas Kayitz Yerushalayim in Cozumel, Mexico
For the second summer, Yeshivas Kayitz Yerushalayim spent the summer in Cozumel, Mexico, where 40 bochurim and 8 staff members spent 36 days learning in a relaxing setting.
When the Rebbe Mocked the Olympic Games
As the world hypes over the Olympics sports in Paris, France, it’s interesting to bring what the Rebbe said about the games, their idolatrous roots, and their irrelevance.