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The Job Everyone Thinks They Know How to Do
“My friend who is a plumber doesn’t have others telling him how to his job. Even my friends who are Chabad House Rabbis will not allow their congregants to dictate how they run their Chabad House. But the good Mechanech will need to take abuse and face derision for doing what they are most qualified to do.”
Rabbonim Tour Chevron Cemetery Amid Construction Dispute
In an effort to resolve the dispute over construction work in the historic Chabad section of the ancient cemetery in Chevron, a delegation of members of the Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad of Eretz Yisroel conducted an extensive tour of the cemetery together with rabbonim and officials involved in the matter.
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Exciting New Beginning for Oholei Torah Preschool and Pre1A
When the Rebbe Wouldn’t Accept Two Medical Opinions
The Papers Were Signed for Cremation, Then the Shliach Arrived
After 15 years in an assisted living facility in New Hampshire, an elderly Jew who was set to be cremated will instead receive a full Kevuras Yisroel beside his parents and brother on Long Island.
770 Installs New AC Units Ahead of Tishrei
A large crane towered over 770 early Wednesday morning as new rooftop air-conditioning equipment was installed in the main shul, completing a significant upgrade ahead of Tishrei.
Mir Rosh Yeshiva’s Shiur Found in Swiss Genizah Published in Moscow
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Checking This Elul? Full List of Crown Heights Sofrim and Prices
A newly compiled Elul 5786 list brings together Crown Heights stores and private sofrim who check mezuzos and tefillin, with phone numbers, prices and additional services.
Back to Cheder: 1,100 Talmidim Start New Year at Oholei Torah
The halls of Oholei Torah came alive as over 1,100 talmidim began a new Shnas Halimudim across the Cheder and Mechina divisions of Oholei Torah, filling the classrooms with the vibrant sounds of Torah and tefillah.
In Their Darkest Hour, Show the Markels They’re Not Alone
Mrs. Henna Markel A”H, a young mother of 45, has been taken from her precious children and her dear husband. A campaign has been launched to support the Markels through this unthinkable pain.
Scammer Posing as Chabad Fundraiser Targets Lubavitchers
A scammer posing as a fundraiser for well-known Chabad mosdos has been targeting shluchim, using familiar Lubavitch terminology and a convincing manner of speech to gain their trust before obtaining credit card information and attempting to trick them into sending him money.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Henna Markel
Hundreds gathered outside 770 on Wednesday for the levaya of Mrs. Henna Markel, a Crown Heights mother, before the levaya continued to kevura near the Ohel.
The Story Reb Itche Never Told the Frierdiker Rebbe
13 Elul marks the yahrtzeit of Reb Yakov Yisroel Twersky of Cherkas, son-in-law of the Mitteler Rebbe and a descendant of Reb Nochum Chernobler. A remarkable story told by Reb Itche Der Masmid reveals the shidduch that connected the Chernobler and Lubavitcher dynasties, and its connection to Moshiach.
But How Can I Listen to Them?
“There are so many incredible podcasts and interviews being produced today by some of the best people around the world. But I keep coming back to one simple question: How can I listen to them?”
Unmarried Man as a Teacher?
Ask the Rov: How may an unmarried man serve as a teacher or tutor? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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A Holy Jew Lived in Shanghai: The Remarkable Life of Harav Meir Ashkenazi – II
Part two of the series about the fascinating and colorful story of Harav Meir Ashkenazi of Shanghai traces his response to the Holocaust, post-war communal activism, visit to Eretz Yisrael and America, and his final years in New York as the rov and father figure of the international Shanghai diaspora.
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New Shluchim to West Philadelphia
Rabbi Mendel and Mushka Dubrowski and their two children are setting out on shlichus to establish a new Chabad center in West Philadelphia, serving the area’s growing Jewish population.
Torah
Tickling Someone in the Ear with Tzitzis?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including bringing tefillin into the mikvah, missed kapitlach before Boruch She'omar on Shabbos, and tickling someone in the ear with tzitzis.
How Do I Toivel a Keurig?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Rice: Three Brachos or One?
Ask the Rov: Which bracha do we make on rice? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Splitting Davening Between Two Chazzonim?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including saying “Elokim Acheirim,” missed parsha when traveling to Eretz Yisroel, and splitting shachris between two chazzonim.
Late to Minyan: Daven or Wait?
Ask the Rov: I walked into Mincha, and they’re in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei. Should I daven or wait? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Making a Phone Call Before Davening?
In this week’s episode of Lemaan Yishmeu, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses intriguing halachic questions on a wide range of practical topics — real questions that have come to his desk, along with his clear and insightful responses.
Inspiration
He Saw What the Tzemach Tzedek Did Behind Closed Doors
Called into the Tzemach Tzedek’s room to copy a maamar, R. Shmuel der Shreiber was left spellbound by what he witnessed, spending all night watching the Rebbe learn until he was ultimately sent on his way.
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Kasriel Nachman Keinan, 24, AH
After more than a week of intensive searches, the body of missing Lubavitcher bochur Kasriel Nachman Keinan was found Thursday afternoon in difficult terrain near the Swiss Forest outside Tiveria.
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Heritage Quest Ends, But Teens’ Global Impact Has Just Begun
Campus Shluchos Gather in DC for First-Ever JewishU Growth Summit
