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.”
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.
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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
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.
Vigorous Efforts Halt Excavation of Ancient Jewish Cemetery
The old cemetery in Kaliningrad, once Konigsburg, was used from 1705 to 1875 and holds many great gedolim. When authorities began to excavate the site against an earlier agreement, shluchim quickly stepped in and managed to halt it.
Enhance Your Shabbos with Deeper Halachic Knowledge
Keeping Shabbos is its own reward, bringing blessings to us and our families. Keeping Shabbos properly requires solid knowledge of Hilchos Shabbos, an area in halacha with so many intricate details.
Crown Heights Icon ‘Charlie Buttons’ Celebrates 80th Birthday
Tzaddik Halevi Nesofer, aka ‘Charlie Buttons,’ celebrated his 80th birthday with a farbrengen in 770. Friends gifted him a framed photo of himself receiving a dollar from the Rebbe.
At PM Congress Address, Alaska Senators Briefed on the Rebbe’s Path to Peace
At the recent address of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to US Congress, Alaska senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Makowski were presented with the new book “Make Peace” by Alaska head shliach Rabbi Yosef Greenberg.
Day Eight: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
When the Rebbe issued this request, he said it can be fulfilled for eight days… What was the request, and why is today day number eight?
Season Two of ‘Classic Take’ Podcast Launched for 3 Weeks
Hundreds of listeners worldwide have been exploring the fundamentals of Moshiach with the ‘Classic Take’ podcast, hosted by Rabbi Sholom Zirkind. Filled with intriguing questions and a wide range of topics, season 2 launched as we focus on Moshiach study during The Three Weeks.
‘Tzivos Hashem Day’ Introduced in Day Camps Around The World
Topsy Turvy Day, Pajama Day, Eretz Yisroel Day, and now Tzivos Hashem Day! Chabad day camps across America are now teaching campers all about The Rebbe’s revolutionary vision of seeing children as special forces in the army of Hashem.
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.
Netanyahu Tells Congress ‘It’s a Jewish Land’ to Loud Applause
In his 4th speech to the American Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu proudly affirmed the Jewish right to the land, earning resounding applause. Yet, he forgot to mention our main claim as emphasized by the Rebbe.
My Weekly Shlichus, A Tribute To My Chavrusa
Mayer Silber shares a touching tribute to his JNet Chavrusah David Aiken, who recently passed. Their connection, formed through deep discussions and shared laughter, shows the transformative power of Chavrusah learning.
Soldiers Recover Five Hostage Bodies in Gaza, Say Kaddish
In a military operation, IDF soldiers recovered the bodies of five kedoshim from Khan Younis in Gaza. A poignant clip shows the brigade reciting mishnayos and kaddish over their bodies, with all soldiers joining to answer amen.
Lmaan Achai Starts the Summer with a Bang
The excitement started with a bang at Camp L’man Achai as staff and campers arrived on site from over 20 States and five countries and connected at lively davening, bentching, learning, fun activities, and trips.
Rabbi Gershon Nof, 85, AH
Rabbi Gershon Nof, a resident of Boro Park and patriarch of a large Lubavitch family, passed away on Tuesday, 17 Tammuz.