Harav Moshe Wolfson, rov of the Emunas Yisroel community of Boro Park, who had a strong connection to the Rebbe and Chassidus Chabad, and participated at the yearly Yud Tes Kislev fabrengen, passed away on Motzei Shabbos, 17 Sivan.
Have You Ever Been to Boro Park?
Just 5 miles from Crown Heights, Boro Park boasts 25 thousand frum families, making it one of the largest Frum communities outside Eretz Yisroel. While the vast majority are what you would call “Poilishe,” it contains an influential Lubavitch shul, which is embarking on a campaign of expansion and growth.
Boys Complete Entire Seder Mishnayos In Their Own Time
Seventh-grade boys from three different Crown Heights chadorim celebrated the completion of the entire Seder Noshim which they learned after school hours with a dedicated magid shiur.
They Learned 18 Hours a Day and Played Chess as a Break
A talmid of Reb Nechemia of Dubrovna and an incredible gaon, Reb Yosef Tumarkin related how they would learn 18 hours a day, and between sugyos of gemara they played some chess, so they wouldn’t confuse the two sugyos.
GPS Won’t Tell You Where to Go
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Google and Waze are up to date with road construction, closures and traffic, but they’ll always be limited by finite intelligence. They can get us where we want to go, but they can’t possibly know if it’s good for us to be there.
Our Communities
Machovaya 22: Chassidim Farbreng Where the Frierdiker Rebbe Was Arrested
97 years after the Frierdiker Rebbe was arrested on 15 Sivan in his home at Machovaya 22 in Leningrad (today Petersburg), chassidim gathered in that same home for a farbrengen of chizuk and geulah.
War Day 257: Israel Braces for Possible Power Outages, Elderly Man Attacked and Killed
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Fifty Seven: Two fallen soldiers in Gaza, Israel braces for possible extended power outages in war with Hezbollah, spat continues between Netanyahu and Biden administration over withheld ammunition shipments, and an elderly Israeli man was killed by Palestinian thieves.
Rebbe Responsa Launches ‘Behind the Letter’
In addition to the regular collection of letters, on the topic of dealing with mockery and ridicule, Rebbe Responsa has launched a new segment called “Behind the Letter,” including anecdotes, historical background, and interesting tidbits on one of the letters.
Lousiana Is First State to Mandate ’10 Commandments’ In Classrooms
This week, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill requiring every public school classroom to display the “Ten Commandments.” Louisiana is the first state to pass such a law but similar bills have been proposed in Utah, Oklahoma, Texas and other states.
New Shluchim for Chabad on Campus in Milwaukee
Rabbi Lev and Talia Voskoboynik, have been appointed by Rabbi Yisroel Shmotkin, head shliach of Wisconsin, to serve the Jewish college students of Milwaukee.
What the Rebbe Told a Disheartened Bochur
When a bochur returned from Merkos Shlichus disheartened having reached relatively few people, he shared his disillusionment with the Rebbe, who responded with three points.
Excitement Mounts for Florida Pre-Gimmel Tammuz Event
Excitement is growing for the largest Gimmel Tammuz event in the United States welcoming shliach Rabbi Moshe New from Montreal and singing sensation Motti Steinmetz from Eretz Yisroel.
Teen Unity Shines Amid Challenges at Punta del Este Shabbaton
Jewish Teens gathered from across South America for the first-ever CTeen South America Regional Shabbaton. The weekend focused on building connections, discussing important topics such as marrying Jewish and Eretz Yisroel. They even enjoyed a surprise visit by the Mayor.
The Little Rabbi, A Giant of a Tzaddik
For over 20 years, R’ Sholi Katz of Forshey had the privilege to host the late chossid Reb Zalman Yudkin during his visits to Monsey. In this tribute, he shares some of the fascinating interactions he heard and witnessed of this special Lubavitcher chossid.
Moscow Boys Follow Frierdiker Rebbe’s Exile in Kostroma
This past weekend, talmidim of Cheder Menachem of Moscow embarked on a special journey to Kostroma, Russia, where they toured the balcony where the Frierdiker Rebbe received the news of his final liberation on Yud-Beis Tammuz, 97 years ago.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Nashim
Live on Friday at 12:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Nashim will feature Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch in memory of his father, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky AH.
“Who Told You To Come?”
It was Tammuz of 5710 when young Yosef Abrahams was becoming Bar Mitvzah and was advised to knock on the Rebbe’s door for a bracha. The Rebbe wanted to know who advised him but then proceeded to put on his hat and start yechidus.
Family-Focused Gimmel Tammuz Program Welcomes All
MyShliach’s hachana program designed specifically for children has opened its doors to all. Daily audio hiskashrus stories can be accessed on Spotify and a PDF booklet is available to download.
Chabad Early Childhood Responds with Unity Initiative
Chabad Early Childhood of the Shluchim Office has launched powerful initiatives to support Shluchim in response to the situation in Eretz Yisroel and announces a new program.
Hands-On Craft Videos Inspire Creativity Among Girls
A new video series called “For Kids by Kids” allowed girls to showcase their creativity with Jewish crafts, including a clay candle holder, a Shabbos candle decoupage, and a Shabbos candle silhouette painting.
Registration Now Open for Eightieth Yom Hilulah
Thousands are expected in Kazakhstan for 80th Chof Av commemoration. Hospitality will be available from Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning. Full details inside.
Resources to Help Communities Prepare for Gimmul Tammuz
Or V’chom has compiled a site of resources to help you prepare for Gimmul Tammuz including lists of available speakers for Anash communities and Chabad houses, flyer templates, video presentations, and ready-to-go programs.
War Day 256: US Withholds Necessary Arms, Stabbing Thwarted
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Fifty Six: While the US initially denied that it was holding back weapons, there was an exchange of threats, and indications that Netanyahu’s claims are accurate, the IDF soldiers thwarted an attempted stabbing attack near the Migdal Oz intersection, the terrorist was neutralized, and soldiers are finding tunnel shafts in almost every home in Rafah.
Spectacular Production About the Courageous Women of Chevron
Girls at LGHS in Chicago produced a spectacular production, “Our City, Our Land,” with the incredible story of Sarah Nachshon and a courageous group of women who demonstrated Mesiras Nefesh to reclaim the holy city of Chevron.
The End of NY State Regents Tests?
After 146 years of continuously running, the system of NYS high school regents tests may be discontinued on account of fair chances and equal opportunity for students.