Av 30, 5777, 8/22/2017
 Teens and mentors from Bangkok to Brazil at Poconos RetreatA CTeen summer weekend retreat for leadership training united teens and Chabad emissaries from all over the world. Chabad to host thousands of eclipse-chasers across AmericaThe August 21 solar eclipse has Chabad ready to host thousands of guests. Photos of Jewish woman comforting autistic boy on plane go viral8-year-old autistic boy screaming on flight from Belgium to US causes tension; Rebbetzin Rachel Groner stays beside him for two hours. Not all Jews are Einsteins…or the RebbeThese days especially for every rabbinic or start-up genius we produce, we seem to produce an equal number of idiots – pertaining here to politics. Jewish Moscow presents 'tefillin bank'After 'mezuzah bank' succeeds, Moscow's Chabad presents 'tefillin banks.' WATCH: Russia's chief rabbi plays the drumsRussia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar's son weds Berlin Chabad emissary's daughter - and Rabbi Lazar hops on stage, surprising the young couple. 200 pairs of new tefillin in honor of the Kotel liberatorsThe three paratroopers in the iconic Kotel picture were the impetus for a Chabad campaign funding 200 pairs of tefillin for IDF soldiers. Weekly Tanya lecture: Chap. 35, class 2Studying Tanya is the road to a healthy spiritual life. 'Nuke Israel' message stuck to door of Colorado Chabad centerMessage calling to 'fight terror' by destroying Israel left on door of Colorado synagogue. Chabad's isolated emissariesChabad emissaries from countries with tiny Jewish communities meet in Girona, Spain, to discuss common challenges. U. of Maryland accepts request of Shabbat-observant studentsReligious Jewish students at University of Maryland treated to 'shomer Shabbat' alternative graduation ceremony. Chabad synagogue vandalized - in Meah ShearimSexton finds synagogue trashed, books stolen on Friday night. Russian court deports Chabad rabbiRussian court orders second Chabad rabbi deported with a year, claims rabbi is working for a 'for-profit foreign entity' without permission. Watch: Chabad offers Tefillin to marchers in AuschwitzCTeen, Chabad's branch for the youth, offers members of March of the Living the opportunity to wear Tefillin in Auschwitz. New Hebrew-German prayer book in memory of Holocaust victimsBerlin rabbi publishes Hebrew-German prayer book in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Chabad rabbi beaten in vicious attack laid to restChabbad emissary whp died six months after being brutally attacked in Ukraine buried on Mt. of Olives. Six months after being beaten, Chabad emissary dies of injuriesChabad rabbi beaten in anti-Semitic attack in Ukraine succumbs to injuries. 'Haaretz' strikes againLeft-wing paper smears late Lubavitcher Rebbe as 'insane' just days after article published comparing Religious Zionists to terrorists. Politico article on Chabad-Trump connection misleads readersPolitico says Chabad is Trump’s partner in - something. Not so fast. Preparing for the 'highest seder in the world'Chabad emissaries in Kathmandu will host 1,500 Jews for the seder, while 200 backpackers will attend a seder in the middle of the Himalayas. 'It's a great honor to help Chabad'MK Smotrich tours Chabad institutions in Beitar Illit, Kfar Chabad. 'I'll do whatever I can to help.' US Chabad rabbi loses appeal against deportation from RussiaChabad movement calls approval of rabbi's deportation a "dark day for Jews." Atlantic City Shabbat 'a lighthouse of Judaism'Arutz Sheva holds joint Shabbat with Chabad of Atlantic City's Stockton University. Conflict arises between Frankfurt rabbis and ChabadFrankfurt Jewish group severs ties with German city’s Chabad over ‘disrespect’ and ‘insults.' The 'tent' connecting world JewryPeople visit the Ohel every hour of every day, hassid says the Rebbe 'belongs to everyone.'A mother's nachesThe story told by the Lubavitcher Rabbe's mother N"E. Halacha Headlines Radio ShowJoin a special radio broadcast after the Shabbat - debating issues of Hassidut, Chabbad, secular studies and more. Russia: American Chabad rabbi a security risk, must leaveAn American rabbi who has worked for the Chabad movement in Russia since 2002 says he and his family are facing deportation. Samaria yeshiva gets new Torah scrollRussian Jews donate new Torah scroll to Chabad yeshiva in Samaria. New Book Reveals Hundreds of Documents About Rebbe’s Early Life‘Early Years’ comprises 550 pages of insight-producing documents and photographs. Report: Trump, Kushner foundations donated thousands to ChabadPresident-elect's foundation has donated thousands of dollars to Chabad institutions. Hanukkah retreat offers escape for bereaved familiesColel Chabad organizes Hanukkah retreat for bereaved families. Chabad rabbi and family move to South DakotaA rabbi and his family have moved to South Dakota, giving the state its only full-time rabbi. Southern California Chabad center vandalizedChabad center in the Southern California city of Santa Monica vandalized on first day of Hanukkah. Watch: Chabad Hanukkah candle lighting at NBA gameChabad's 'Cteen' lights Hanukkah candles before 20,000 spectators at an NBA game in Brooklyn. 'Publicizing the miracle' - big time. Netanyahu: They have a love of Israel and a love of fellow menIsraeli PM meets with Jewish community in Azerbaijan, speaks of better relations between the two countries. Chabad on Campus raises money to help fire victimsChabad on Campus has launched an initiative to raise money to support areas damaged in the fires which raged across Israel last week. Watch: 5,600 dance at annual Chabad banquetThis year's annual international Chabad banquet was filled with reflection, inspirational speeches and, of course - dancing. For the first time ever: Chabad now active in all 50 statesWith opening of center in South Dakota, Chabad-Lubavitch outreach now covers all 50 states. Watch: The annual group photo of Chabad emissaries4,000 Chabad emissaries, whose mission is strengthening Jewish identity, gathered in New York for their yearly conference. Chabad in Berlin receives $2 million in federal fundingJewish Museum and Chabad-Lubavitch in Berlin have received major funding from the federal government. Watch: The connection between Chabad and a Prisoner of ZionRabbi Yosef Mendelevich tells the moving story of a Prisoner of Zion in a Soviet prison and his meeting with Chabad. When Supreme Court judge visited the Rebbe of ChabadVice President of the Supreme Court speaks of his mission to Chabad Rebbe on behalf of Prime Minister Shamir. Four arrested in beating of Ukraine rabbiPolice in Ukraine arrest four suspects in the beating of a rabbi in the western city of Zhitomir. Judge issues restraining order on kapparot ritual in Irvine, CAPre-Yom Kippur ritual temporarily banned by federal judge in southern California city. Were rabbi's assailants anti-Semites - or thieves?Chief Rabbi of Ukraine tells Arutz Sheva that motive for brutal attack might not be anti-Semitism. Synagogue in Zhitomir, Ukraine, reopens for the holidaysThe building is the only remaining synagogue of the 54 that were there before the holocaust.Chabad rabbi beaten in UkraineChabad emissary Rabbi Mendel Deitsch was brutally attacked at Zhitomir's central station. Public is asked to pray for his recovery. South Florida synagogue vandalized before Rosh HashanahSouth Florida synagogue was vandalized ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.Weekly Tanya lecture: Chapter 29, Class # 4Tanya is a recipe for a healthy spiritual life.Weekly Tanya lecture: Chap. 29 class 3Tanya study is the way to achieve a healthy spiritual life. Extremist protests against Rabbi Havlin gaining momentumMembers of the Eda Haredit intend to renew demonstrations against Kiryat Gat chief rabbi Moshe Havlin whom they term 'traitor and informer'. Montreal Chabad center investigated in money-laundering scamQuebec officials investigating possible connections between a Montreal Chabad group and an alleged money-laundering scam.17 arrests made during Kiryat Gat protest17 arrests and 3 indictments have been made, after hareidi radicals attacked Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi.Havlin: Intruders threatened to kill me, cursed the RebbeRabbi Moshe Havlin discusses last week's unprecedented attack by anti-Zionist haredi radicals. Chabad rabbis encounter crime and spirituality in AfricaRabbi Shmuel Notik had an eye opening experience when he was intercepted by six men armed with knives in Nairobi. The 'holy city' of Tel Aviv dons tefillin, may break recordsRabbi Eli Naiditch, Chabad representative in Tel Aviv, was upset that polls said it was 'not a holy city'. He decided to prove it was. |
