Tomchei Tmimim Doesn’t Need to Be Reinvented
“We all recognize the amazing contribution of Tomchei Temimim to our own lives and to world Jewry. But sometimes we still think that there are those who have a thing or two to teach the Yeshiva as well. After all, the Yeshiva is, in many ways, old-fashioned and outdated.”
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.”
Not Everywhere is Kfar Chabad on Simchas Torah
U.S. Senator Visits Thriving Dnipro Jewish Community
Help Build the First Mikvah in Zhejiang, China
Mrs. Chasya Mordokh, 89, AH
Tes Vov Elul: Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva Was Founded
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Veteran Editor Inspires American Chassidus Chabura
Veteran Lubavitch English editor, R’ Uri Kaploun of Yerushalayim, led an Elul farbrengen for members of the Mayan Menachem chabura for American chassidishe bochurim learning in Eretz Yisroel.
Tzeirei Hatemimim Concluded Uplifting Summer on a High Note
After a month of being immersed in learning while enjoying activities in a chassidishe atmosphere, talmidim of Camp Tzeirei Hatmimim in Allentown, PA, returned home inspired for another year.
Exciting New Beginning for Oholei Torah Preschool and Pre1A
Oholei Torah Preschool and Pre1A opened its doors this week with an atmosphere of joy and excitement as talmidim began a new year filled with discovery, growth, and Chassidishe chinuch.
When the Rebbe Wouldn’t Accept Two Medical Opinions
When two doctors recommended removing his lung for cancer, the Rebbe insisted on yet a third opinion. That advice saved his lung, and saved his life years later.
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.
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.
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
Marking 20 years since its founding, the Moscow yeshiva has published a sefer of chiddushim, including four rare maanos from the Rebbe, an unpublished shiur from Mir Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Nochum Partzovitz, and historic halachic responsa from rabbonim of the Soviet Union.
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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.
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.
Unmarried Man as a Teacher?
Ask the Rov: How may an unmarried man serve as a teacher or tutor? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
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.
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.
Mrs. Henna Markel, 45, AH
Mrs. Henna Markel (nee Margolis), a Crown Heights resident and mother of three, passed away on Tuesday, 12 Elul, following a lengthy illness.