Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Do you ever get the feeling that you’d like to send a missile and end the war in Eretz Yisroel? One of the messages of the bow and arrow on Lag B’Omer is that the closer we pull the bowstring towards ourselves, the farther away the arrow will reach.
It Smelled Like Moshiach In His Home
A leading talmid of the Baal Shem Tov and Mezritcher Maggid, Reb Mendel Horodoker was the Alter Rebbe‘s Rebbe until he moved to Eretz Yisroel. Yet, he could not tell inside his house if Moshiach had arrived.
Hundreds of Beautiful Lag Baomer Snapshots Released
Over recent months, the JEM team has been hard at work bringing never-before-seen Lag Baomer snapshots online including over 300 pictures from recently discovered collections of the parades of 5720, 5736, 5744, and 5747.
Street Closings Information for the Sunday Parade
Here is a list of streets and map of Crown Heights during the Lag Ba’Omer parade and fair over Motzaei Shabbos and Sunday.
Our Communities
8 Parades to Feature Ois B’Sefer Torah Booths
This year, eight local parades, Crown Heights, Lakewood, Queens, Boro Park, Sheepshead Bay, Flatbush, Marine Park, and Rego Park will have Ois B’Sefer Torah booths, reaching Yidden from all backgrounds.
‘Chevras Tehilim’ for Boys Launched in Crown Heights
A new “Chevras Tehilim” in Crown Heights brings together boys aged 9-13 to melodiously recite together the Yom Hashabbos on Shabbos afternoon, followed by an engaging story and a delightful snack.
Ohel Bus Will Make Extra Trips on Lag Baomer
The Daily Ohel Bus will have expanded hours and added trips to the Rebbe’s Ohel for Lag Baomer. When Eastern Parkway is closed, buses will leave from Eastern Parkway between Albany and Troy.
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
There are the visible moments of a typical Hatzalah call. The volunteer heroes drop everything and run to answer the call, bringing help and literal life with them. But there’s much more to this scene than what meets the eye.
Swift Shiur Will Help You Learn the Daily Amud
A new daily swift shiur series by Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz will assist you in joining the growing Amud Yomi learning program which has just begun Mesechta Megilah.
‘Obviously You Should Choose the Chassidshe Kindergarten’
Unsure whether to send their daughter to a professionally-run frum preschool or a disorganized chassidishe kindergarten, a parent wrote to the Rebbe. The Rebbe’s response didn’t leave any room for doubt.
War Day 230: Attacks from Iraq, Israel Has ‘Planned Surprises’
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty: Negotiations may reopen, Beit Hanoun commander eliminated, a large expansion in Rafah operation, Netanyahu says that Israel has planned surprises up ahead, attacks from Iraq, and the operation in Jenin was completed.
Boro Park Planning Bigger Than Ever Lag Ba’omer Parade
This Sunday, Boro Park will celebrate their annual Lag Ba’omer parade at a larger location than ever, featuring singer Shmueli Ungar and the Yiddish Nachas Choir, and a sensational Yiddish play. The event will be streamed live on Anash.org.
Drexel Shluchim Don’t Blink at Demands to Terminate Them
As Pro-Palestinian student groups demand that the school shut down Chabad on campus, shluchim Rabbi Chaim and Moussia Goldstein remain unfazed and continue to spread light.
Students Win the Biggest Prize for Gemara Learning
Students who successfully participated in Igud Hamelamdim’s Mivtza Torah were well rewarded for their efforts. But the biggest prize of all was their ability to learn Gemara on their own.
Lemaan Yilmedu Women’s Division Celebrates Its First Siyum
On Sunday, the women of Seder Nashim gathered to celebrate a siyum, marking the conclusion of an incredible inaugural year at the Lemaan Yilemdu women’s program.
Elevating the Celebration with a Mitzvah Experience
Bar and Bas Mitzvah boys and girls worldwide are using their special milestone to inspire others by launching Mitzvah Campaigns in honor of their special day.
Kids Relive the Rebbe’s Lag B’omer Parades
A Kids Kahoot game and audio recording by A Chassidisher Derher helps children relive Lag B’omer Parades with the Rebbe.
Anash of Coral Springs Mark Pesach Sheini with Farbrengen
Anash and Mekuravim, young and old, gathered at Chabad of Coral Springs for a Pesach Sheini farbrengen led by local teacher Rabbi Lev Cotlar.
Despite Disturbance, Beautiful Shiur Daled Photo Taken
Despite interference by a heckler who tried to block Oholei Torah shiur daled’s group photo, the yearly photo was taken successfully thanks to the photographer’s skill. Download a high-quality photo here.
Matza and Inspiration at Pesach Sheini Farbrengen in 770
A large crowd of Anash and bochurim gathered for a farbrengen in 770 in honor of Pesach Sheini with Australian shliach Rabbi Yossi Engel and former high-profile Knesset Member Rabbi Eliezer Mizrachi.
Ancient Rambam Menorah Discovered in 2,000-Year-Old Village
During an arrest operation in the Kasbah, an ancient village dating back 2,000 years, soldiers discovered an engraving of a diagonal menorah as drawn by the Rambam and promoted by the Rebbe.
After 15-Year Hold, Section-8 Vouchers Taking New Applicants
For the first time in fifteen years, the New York City Housing Authority will be accepting new applicants for Section 8 vouchers paying towards the rent in any house or condominium in NYC.
The Last Cup of Wine
Lost and tired, young Sholom Raichik laid down outside the Rebbe’s room and missed kos shel bracha. Woken up after it was over, the Rebbe opened the door of his room and poured the boy a small l’chaim.