Live at 4:30 PM: The annual Lag Ba’omer Parade in Boro Park will feature singer Shmueli Ungar and the Yiddish Nachas Choir, and a sensational Yiddish play.
Eretz Yisroel Front and Center at the Parade
First report: With the war in Eretz Yisroel, it was only natural that it would be a focus of many floats and processions at the Sunday Lag Baomer Parade in Crown Heights.
Ecstatic Joy at Me’aras Hamachpela Bonfire
Hundreds joined together with lively dancing in the simcha of Rashbi at the central bonfire outside the Me’aras Hamachpela in Chevron, the city of the Avos.
The Rebbe’s Surprise Announcement at the End of a Parade
Recently discovered video shows a unique Lag Baomer moment when at the parade’s conclusion as the Rebbe prepared to return to his room, he suddenly proclaimed “לשנה הבאה בירושלים!”
Live: Lag Baomer Parade at 770
Watch live at 10:30 am: Thousands will gather on Eastern Parkway for the Sunday Lag Baomer Parade, with music, meaningful floats, and schools marching before the Rebbe.
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War Day 232: Many Homes Hit in North, 3 Bodies Returned
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Two: On Friday the IDF announced that they had rescued the bodies of three hostages: Orión Hernández-Radoux, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, there are unconfirmed reports of mass surrenders of Hamas terrorists in Jabaliya, and Hezbollah continues to fire heavily on Israel’s far north, and over the last day, made direct hits on homes in Manara, Dovev, Metula, and Shtula.
The Organization The Rebbe Made an Appeal For
In a sichah, after expressing the hope that the coming of Moshiach would render Hatzalah’s services unnecessary, the Rebbe famously implored the public to generously donate to the noble cause of Hatzalah.
Released Time Volunteers Prepare to Welcome Hundreds
Excitement is in the air as Released Time gears up for more than 500 children and family members from 75 public schools across New York who are expected to participate and celebrate at the Sunday Parade.
Wouldn’t You Prefer to Shoot a Missile?
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.
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.