Levaya For Young Tomim Passes 770
The Levaya of Hatomim Motti Katz OBM, a young bochur from Miami, FL, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway Friday. He passed away Thursday after battling an illness.
Three Group Photos. Two Locations. One Mission.
This week, three powerful group photos were taken, capturing a defining moment of the summer, each division standing proudly as part of something greater.
Vaad Hakohol: Heavy Rain Causes Road Warping on Kingston Ave — Crews Respond Swiftly
Yesterday’s heavy rains in New York City caused unexpected setbacks along the ongoing Kingston Avenue construction corridor. The packed dirt beneath the temporary asphalt installations became saturated and settled unevenly underground, leading to noticeable warping and instability in the road surface.
Weekly Story: You Are Doing Them A Favor
Being that this week’s haftara ends with the words Tzion b’mishput tipudeh v’shuveiuh b’tzedoka – and it’s prisoners will be redeemed with tzedoka, I thought it is appropriate to relate the following reply that the Rebbe gave to the mashpia Reb Nissan Nemenov about asking for tzedoka.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Utah mobilized their community to raise $24,000, allowing over a dozen Jewish children to have their first Jewish camp experience.
Jewish Kids in Utah Attend Summer Camp as Tribute to Bibas Brothers
Led by Rabbi Avremi Zippel, Chabad-Lubavitch of Utah mobilized their community to raise funds for summer-camp scholarships, ensuring that financial barriers wouldn’t prevent Jewish children from experiencing growth and connection to their Judaism at Camp Gan Israel.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Power of Mourning, A People That Refuses to Forget
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman discussed the day of Tisha B’Av, its sadness and mourning, and the perplexing story of joyousness and meaning surrounding it.
Bais Habechira Video With Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger – Day #18
In today’s class we continue to look into the structure, functions, and history of the Bais Hamikdash.
Dozens of Rabbis Convene for Professional Forum Organized by the Rabbinical Centre of Europe
Community rabbis benefited from rich and professional content that provided them with practical tools to continue their sacred mission. The rabbis praised the RCE for its year-round dedication to the needs of Jewish communities across Europe.
New Engagement!
Yaakov Levy (Crown Heights) to Mimi Stern (Houston, TX)
Nine Stories In Nine Days: The Golden Dream
Master storyteller Rabbi Sholem Perl has released, as part of his Timeless Treasures Series, a series of nine stories for the nine days. Here is today’s story.
New Chabad Center to Collingwood in Ontario, Canada
Rabbi Berel and Sara Shur have been traveling to Collingwood over the past several months, hosting holiday events, and setting up what will soon be a permanent Chabad presence.
BDE: Hatomim Motti Katz, 18, OBM
With deep pain and heartbreak, we report the passing of Hatomim Motti Katz OBM, the beloved son of Rabbi Zev and Chany Katz. He passed away on Thursday night, the 7th of Av, 5785, after a prolonged illness.
Laws and Customs: Tishah B’Av
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Tishah B’Av for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Jewish Summer Fellowship in Catskill Mountains
A dozen Jewish students from across the U.S. and the U.K. are experiencing a six-week fellowship of Jewish education in New York’s Catskill Mountains. The fellowship attracts students from across the country and beyond — many of whom had little prior opportunity for formal Jewish education.
Weekly Letter: Observing the Mourning of The Beis Hamikdosh in the Proper Manner
During the days preceding Tisha B’Av we share an interesting message from the Rebbe. A message of hope and good tidings during the sad period of the “Nine Days.” In preparation for that happy time (when the Righteous Redeemer will come) – we need to observe the mourning of our lost Beis Hamikdosh in the proper manner.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Friday For Weather Operations
The Adams administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended tomorrow, Friday, August 1, 2025, to facilitate weather operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
Here’s My Story: The Rebbe’s Tefillin
Before retiring, Mr. Shelly Baer owned and operated the Golden Hands Construction company in North Hollywood, California. He was interviewed in January 2019.
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