This 12 Iyar is the twentieth yahrtzeit of the legendary shliach to Casablanca, Morocco, Rabbi Leibel Raskin AH. Rabbi Raskin shared memories of guidance and direction from the Rebbe.
War Day 226: Arabs Set Fire to Jewish Farms, Stab Police with Screwdriver
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Six: Palestinians set at least three fires on Jewish farms in Judea and Samaria today in the area of Chevat Rimonim, a Palestinian attempted to stab Border Police officers with a sharp screw driver but was eliminated by quick-thinking officers before he could do any harm, and family of former hostages Ela and Dafna Elyakim asked IDF to release footage of them found in Gaza from before their release to show how evil Hamas is.
Monday: Meet the Candidates Event
At a meeting of the Netzigim of Crown Heights held Wednesday night, representatives of Crown Heights Shuls planned the “Meet the Candidates” forum that will take place Monday night.
Mrs. Rochel Lipskar, 102, AH
Mrs. Rochel Baila Lipskar, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family and longtime nurse at Camp Gan Yisroel NY, passed away on Sunday, 11 Iyar 5784.
Our Communities
Crown Heights Community to Hold Unity Bonfire
A grand unity bonfire for the entire Crown Heights community will be held on Motzei Shabbos, Lag B’Omer, at George Wingate High School on Kingston Avenue.
Picture of the Day
A group of over 20 shluchim from Cholon, Eretz Yisroel, who came as a group to the Rebbe, enjoy an in-depth halacha shiur from the Rebbe’s librarian, noted talmid chacham and author of many seforim, Rabbi Berl Levine.
New Mikvah Poured for New Haven Community
For the first time in decades, construction has begun on a new men’s mikvah in New Haven, Connecticut, in memory of the bochur Raphael Zohar HY”D.
Are Chili Lime Chips Really Worth the Drive?
You may have noticed flyers around town raising questions about Trader Joe’s. They said things like, “Is the long drive really necessary?” and “are chili lime chips really worth the drive?”
Iranian Jew’s Execution Delayed For A Month, Further Details Revealed
Iranian Jew Arvin Netanel Ghahremani, 20, was slated to be executed by the Islamic Republic on Monday but Baruch Hashem, his execution has been delayed for a month. Please continue to daven for Arvin Netanel ben Sonia Tziyona.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Building Makes Huge Leap Forward
Exciting developments are underway at the Hatzalah HQ in Crown Heights with the release of a new rendering for a state-of-art Hatzala building on Albany Avenue.
Smoking in a Public Area
Ask the Rov: Is there a halachic prohibition to smoke in a public area? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
11 Iyar: 2nd Yartzeit of R’ Shloime Drimmer
This Sunday – 11 Iyar – marks the second Yartzheit of R’ Shloime Drimmer, a revered figure in Crown Heights known for his generosity and community activism.
War Day 215: 50 Tunnels Found Leading to Egypt, Gantz Gives Ultimatum
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Five: Troops have so far found 50 tunnels that cross into Egypt, and nearly 700 tunnel shafts that were used to smuggle weapons and terrorists, Gantz, has given Prime Minister Netanyahu an ultimatum- he threatened to leave the coalition and war cabinet by June 8th if Netanyahu doesn’t develop a strategy to achieve six specific goals, and the U.S. built floating pier connected to an IDF built port in Gaza has begun operations.
What Will You Do for Our Community?
In a special report, Anash.org brings you the full responses by candidates for the upcoming Vaad Hakohol election, in which they elaborate on their credentials, the issues they hope to address, and their plans for addressing them.
Watch: The Life and Teachings of Reb Volf Greenglass
Following the release of the book ‘The Mashpia’ on the life and teachings of the legendary mashpia Reb Volf Greenglass, his son-in-law Rabbi Dovid Cohen sat down with Rabbi Shais Taub for an extensive review.
They Carried Him Outside While He Was Davening
The son of Rebbetzin Fraida, the Alter Rebbe‘s daughter, Reb Ahron of Krementchug married Rebbetzin Rivkah‘s mother after her first husband passed away. Once, a fire broke out while he davened, and they carried him outside completely oblivious to what had happened.
JNY Toronto Shabbaton Brings Large Group to the Rebbe
The Jewish North York (JNY) community from Toronto, led by Rabbi Yisroel and Henya Karpilovsky, organized a memorable Shabbaton at 770, bringing together 123 men, women, and children to the Rebbe.
Do a Mitzvah for Young Man Facing Execution in Iran
A 20-year-old Jewish man is slated for execution on Shabbos, according to Iranian media reports, sparking urgent appeals for Tehillim and mitzvos from the Jewish community worldwide.
Focus on the Learning
When young Gershon Shusterman began to snap pictures of the Rebbe at a chuppa, the Rebbe asked his principal, Rabbi Mendel Tenenbaum, to take it from him to return it after he is tested on some learning.
A Journey Through the Rebbe’s Pirkei Avos
During these weeks when we learn Pirkei Avos weekly, we bring you a fascinating overview of the Rebbe’s analysis of these perokim: the questions, the names, and the lessons for life.
Picture of the Day
Brothers Rabbi Kuti Feldman, mashpia in 770, and his brother, Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Feldman, Rosh Yeshiva in Chulon and Kiryat Ata, seen in animated discussion in 770.
Armed Attacker Killed After Arson at Chabad Shul in France
An armed assailant of Algerian origin was shot dead by police when he pulled a knife while setting fire to a shul in the northern French city of Rouen, under the auspices of shliach Rabbi Shmuel Lubecki.
Rebbe Responsa Celebrates Anniversary of Weekly Release
Rebbe Resonsa, the disseminator of the Rebbe’s English letters, has published a special Anniversary Edition with letters on Sefiras HaOmer and several letters released for the very first time.
War Day 223: Stabbing in Old City, 5 Soldiers Killed by Friendly Fire
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Three: In the Old City of Jerusalem a man tried to stab a Border Police officer but was eliminated before he could do any harm, five IDF soldiers were inside a building when a tank unit saw their guns through the window, misidentified it as a terrorist base, and fired two shells at them, and last night a Hezbollah attack drone hit a sensitive military facility in the Tiberias region, in the Lower Galilee.