War Summary, Day 296: Netanyahu toughens stance in negotiations, Telegraph makes horrific claim but IDF denies it, IDF calls for evacuation in Al-Bureij and parts of Nuseirat for the first time, Netanyahu and Gallant received the go-ahead to decide on retaliation against Hezbollah, Beirut flights canceled, and Erdogan threatens to invade Israel.
Delegation of Hostage Families Sent to D.C. Visit Crown Heights
The delegation of Hostages and family members that joined Bibi Netanyahu at Congress this week, made a meaningful stop on their trip and visited 770, davened at the Ohel, and got a tour of the Rebbe’s room and library.
How Do We Deal with the Situation Today?
From the Anash.org Inbox: In recent months, there has been a move to introduce various religious items and prayer in public schools. Should Jews be getting involved? This question was the subject of a debate between the Rebbe and R’ Moshe Feinstein 60 years ago.
Morning After Israeli PM Took the Podium, Shliach Blessed Congress
The morning after PM Bibi Netanyahu delivered his monumental address at the US Congress, Binghamton shliach Rabbi Levi Slonim opened the congressional sessions with a blessing from the Torah and quotes from the Rebbe.
Humorous Memes Are Sefer Hamitzvos Reimagined
Turn Sefer Hamitzvos into the highlight of your day! Miri Majeski has been creating amusing and easy-to-understand Sefer Hamitzvos memes that will guarantee that you won’t forget to learn it daily.
Hero Shares Drama and Tragedy at Bethesda Chabad
Over one hundred gathered at Chabad of Bethesda to hear Menachem Kalmenson, winner of the Israel Prize, recount how he and his brother Elchanan HYD, each a father of five, rushed from the safety of their homes in Otniel to the jaws of death in Kibbutz Be’eri.
Knesset Speaker Learns the Rebbe’s Path to Peace
Rabbi Gershom Ohana, a Chabad activist in the IDF, and his son R’ Uriya Ohana, visited Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana at the Knesset, where they laid tefillin and gifted him the new book on the Rebbe’s path to peace and security in Eretz Yisroel.
490 Summer Talmidim Learning at Yeshivas Kayitz Gan Menachem
490 talmidim attending Oholei Torah’s Yeshivas Kayitz Gan Menachem throughout the summer, which includes daily learning with rebbis until 1:30 followed by fun activities, posed for a group photo.
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.
War Day 295: Rocket Kills 12 Children, Israel to Retaliate
ZAKA volunteers work to gather the bodies and remnants of the victims in Majdal Shams, and protect the dignity of the dead.
War Summary, Day 294 & 295: Hezbollah fired extremely heavily on Israel’s far north today with the most devastating hit resulting in the death of 12 children, Israel calculating its response to Hezbollah, whether it’s time to start all-out war, and despite the U.S. and Israel’s outspoken optimism that a deal to release the hostages is coming close, Palestinian sources say that Hamas plans to reject it.
The Chossid Who Was Nicknamed ‘The Cold Firebrand’
Amongst the intellectual giants of Chabad, R. Chaim Ber Vilensky stands out as an independent thinker and a silent leader. Though he rarely shared his thoughts and feelings, his inner world was very much alive, leading Chassidim to nickname him “The Cold Firebrand.”
Nine Months Later, Father Returns to the Ohel with Rescued Daughter
Nine months after Yaakov Argamani davened at the Rebbe’s Ohel for the safe return of his daughter, Noa, he returned with her together to thank Hashem for the incredible miracle of her release and to daven for the remaining hostages.
Wedding: Wolff – Lubin
The wedding of Berke Wolff of Kherson, Ukraine, and Rivka Lubin of Parsippany, New Jersey, took place at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey.
They ‘Got Us’ When We Were Tormented
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Chassidim have always had those who “pursued” us, mocking us for our ways. But “bein hametzarim,” when Yidden in Russia were engulfed in aguish and the Chassidim stood out with pure and relentless mesiras nefesh, that’s when “all our pursuers” began to grasp and understand our ways.
Day Camps Join Together for 24 Hours of Jewish Pride
From across the tri-state area, six Gan Israel day camps joined the CKids Gan Israel overnight camp in the Poconos, for the inaugural CKids CGI Overnight Experience instilling Jewish Pride and Joy in the over three hundred participants.
Crown Heights Residents Enjoy Cool Water in Summer Heat
Crown Heights residents, young and old, can now enjoy cool water in the summer heat, at an ice-cold water fountain in front of 692 Montgomery St. (between Kingston and Albany), care of R’ Mendel Goldstein.
Count Your Mitzvos Like Money
When the Bergstein family entered yechidus, the Rebbe asked young Chaim Moshe how many strings he had in his tzitzis. When the boy didn’t know, the Rebbe taught him a lifelong lesson from money.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on Guilt
This week’s selection of letters includes a letter on how it is in our hands to turn over the consequences of the cause of the Three Weeks, and five letters on the topic of guilt and brooding over past failings.
War Day 293: Drive-By Shooting, Hackers Dox Israeli Olympians
A failed Hamas rocket, launched from the designated humanitarian zone, hit an UNRWA school in Khan Younis, killing two civilians.
War Summary, Day 292 & 293: Two IDF soldiers were wounded—one moderately, and one lightly—in a drive-by shooting attack near the PA controlled village of Nabi Ilyas, an online group of hackers published photos with personal information of athletes in Israel’s Olympic delegation including personal ID, social media, passwords, family members, and photos of the athletes serving in the IDF, and hostage deal getting serious.
Efraim Gordon’s Murderer Found Guilty in Baltimore Shooting
The murderer of Efraim Gordon, who was attacked in a shooting in Baltimore, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury.
The Rebbe Would Always Look For an Opportunity to Reciprocate
Tasked with translating letters written to the Rebbe in Spanish and Portuguese, Rabbi Moshe Herson did it faithfully shortly before Pesach. But the Rebbe looked for an opportunity to reciprocate and invited him to join the Rebbe for biur chometz.
Picture of the Day
As per the Rebbe’s directive to increase in Ahavas Yisrael during these days of the Three Weeks, Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui hung a large banner with the words “Ahavas Yisrael” from his porch in Nachlas Har Chabad to inspire baseless love and hasten the coming of Moshiach.