Ahead of Purim, Shomrim of Crown Heights issued a list of safety tips for Purim to protect children and adults on this day of merrymaking and jubilation.
Why Are You Sending Her There?
A close associate of Chabad of California, Marvin Goldsmith‘s law career was guided by the Rebbe. When he decided to send his daughter to a school in the Holy Land, the Rebbe questioned whether it was indeed the best thing for her.
One Page, Endless ‘Purim with the Rebbe’ Moments
Take a deep-dive into Purim with the Rebbe, with content across JEM’s platforms accessible on a new Purim Events Page.
CHK Begins New ‘770 Glatt Kosher’ Line Under Solomon’s Meats
The CHK hechsher has now certified a new line of meats called ‘770 Glatt Kosher’ under Solomon’s Meats, known for premium quality and high Kashrus standards.
War Day 166: IDF kill 3 in Drone Strike, Shifa Raid Heavily Underway
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Sixty Six: The IDF and Shin Bet targeted a vehicle in Jenin with a drone strike eliminating three terrorists, the raid at Shifa Hospital is ongoing with 90 terrorists already eliminated in fierce battle and over 600 suspects arrested, and Mahmoud Qawasmeh who was involved in the 2014 kidnapping and murder of three Israeli boys was arrested.
Our Communities
A Golden Reunion: Oholei Torah Alumni Mark 50th Birthdays Together
This past weekend witnessed a remarkable gathering as 60 alumni of the Oholei Torah class came together to celebrate their 50th birthdays. Hosted at the beautiful Chabad Pocono Retreat Center in Clarks Summit, PA, the event was more than a reunion; it was a heartfelt celebration of lifelong friendships and shared experiences.
Ahead of Grand Siyum, Organizers Launch Website to Support Local Siyumim
As excitement mounts for the monumental Siyum HaRambam, set to take place just before Yud Alef Nissan on Eastern Parkway, organizers have introduced an innovative website to support smaller, community-based Siyumim.
60 Anash Test Successfully in Daily Gemara Program
Nearly 60 Anash from around the United States took the first test of Taanis, a part of the daily Gemara study program which began a new Masechta last month.
You Remember David, Don’t You?
A new issue of N’shei Chabad Newsletter profiles Mrs. Hensha Gansbourg, NCN’s first graphic artist in the 1980s, David Nesenoff and his new book, “I Never Met the Rebbe Many Times,” and Rabbi Mottel Friedman’s work.
Ukraine’s Jewish Soldiers to Receive Mishloach Manos
In an unprecedented move, over 1,000 Purim gift packages are set to be delivered to Jewish soldiers stationed on the front lines in Ukraine.
South Florida Rejoices with New Torah for Ainsworth Couple
Gallery 2: The South Florida community gathered in Hallandale Beach, Florida, to welcome a new Torah in memory of Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth AH, who perished in the Surfside Champlain Towers two and a half years ago.
Hourly Megilla Readings for Women at 770
For the first time, the 770 shul will be hosting hourly Megilla readings for women. The readings will take place in the coffee room of the Eastern Parkway women’s section.
770 Bochurim Launch Campaign for Pesach Expenses
On Monday night, bochurim leaning in the yeshiva at 770 launched a campaign to fundraise for Kupas Bochurim, a fund that supports bochurim with their year-round and Pesach needs.
War Day 165: Two Shin Bet Officers Injured, Houthi Missile Hits Israel
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Sixty Five: A terrorist opened fire near the Gush junction and injured two Shin Bet officers, the IDF cleared that the “suspicious aerial target” which struck an area north of Eilat on Monday was a Houthi missile, and a new brigade which will operate on Israel’s borders with Syria and Lebanon called the Mountains Brigade was launched.
Shabbos Avos U’Banim at Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto
Dozens of fathers traveled from far and near to spend Shabbos in Toronto’s Yeshiva Gedola Zal where they felt nostalgia and gratitude to unite with their sons in a yeshiva experience.
Pulling Out Teeth for Cosmetic Looks?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including brocho after harmful foods, dental implant from a cadaver, pulling out teeth for cosmetic reasons, and rolling one’s beard on Shabbos.
Chabad on Campus Students Complete Trip to Poland
This past week, 60 students from 35 campuses partook in the Chabad on Campus International LivingLinks trip to Poland, where they gained a new sense of responsibility and commitment to Yiddishkeit.
Outrage in Boro Park Over Shul’s Unauthorized Destruction
After new shul members sold the historic Anshei Lubawitz shul building to a developer, they allowed them to bulldoze right through it before beis din and civil courts gave their verdicts. Now, everything is in jeopardy.
Shechuna App, Anash.org Unite for Crown Heights Megillah Readings
Shechuna App, a newly-launched digital guide to Crown Heights, and community website Anash.org have joined forces to ensure that every resident has easy access and knowledge of Megillah readings throughout the neighborhood.
Shul Representatives Decide on Elections Date Before Shavuos
Preparations continue to advance toward the first election for directors of the Vaad Hakahal and Jewish Community Council in 14 years. Shul representatives have decided that the elections will be held on Sunday, June 2nd – 25 Iyar, 5784.
New Shluchim to Summit, New Jersey
Rabbi Mendy and Chana Marasow have been appointed by Rabbi Moshe Herson as the first shluchim to Summit, New Jersey, bringing the total of New Jersey Chabad Houses to 70.
Levaya Held for R’ Reuven Woonteiler
The levaya for R’ Reuven Woonteiler AH, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed by 770 on Tuesday afternoon on the way to the cemetery.
Project Gaaguim Produces Heartfelt Tune of Yearning
‘Project Gaaguim’ by Rabbi Menachem Amar released a new track in his collection of original and authentic niggunim. Known by some as “Shin Alef,” it is a heartfelt tune of yearning.