Teen Struck by Car While Crossing Brooklyn Ave.
A teenager suffered injuries after he was struck by a car as he attempted to cross Brooklyn Avenue.
February 2018 news archive
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The Rambam writes that “one should increase in giving Matanos L’evyonim, rather than spending on Seudas Purim and Mishloach Manos”. This Halacha isn’t always followed due to it’s challenging and complex nature: finding an appropriate recipient and helping them in a dignified…
R’ Mark Jaffe, 64, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Avraham Moshe (Mark) Jaffe, OB”M, a member and supporter of the Lubavitch Community of S. Paul, Minnesota. He passed away on Shabbos, 9 Adar. He was 64-years-old.
Ahavas Chesed: Let’s Heal Together
Each year, Ahavas Chesed receives Thousands of calls from individuals impacted by medical crisis. www.charidy.com/ahavaschesed Established by Rabbi Avrohom Lider in 1987, Ahavas Chesed has created a community of some of the best doctors, medical professionals, chaplains and…
The Rebbe’s Matanos L’Evyonim
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1,000 Remember Rabbi Gordon
1,000 people in California – and many around the world – celebrated the legacy of the legendary Shliach and teacher Rabbi Josh Gordon OBM. Full Story, Photos
10,000 Put ‘Tefillin For Yitzi’
A local initiative grew into a global phenomenon as 10,000 Jews joined the #TefillinForYitzi in merit of a rabbi battling ALS. Full Story, Photos, Video
2,000 Attend Chabad Gala in Paris
A new French translation of the Chumash was presented to the 2,000 participants of the annual gala of Beth Lubavitch in Paris, France. Photos
17 Killed in Florida School Shooting
A shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, on Wednesday left at 17 people dead, CNN reports. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Nikolaus Cruz, a former student at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He was taken into custody off campus.
17 Were Killed in School Shooting
17 students and adults were killed when a former student opened fire in a high school in Florida; Jewish victim identified. Full Story, Video
2 Soldiers Killed in Accident
Arutz Sheva Two IDF soldiers were killed and ten others were injured in a traffic accident on Highway 6 east of Netanya Tuesday evening. The accident occurred on the Nizanei Oz Interchange on Highway 6, east of Netanya and just west of the Palestinian Authority-controlled city…
18 Years Later, But Not Late
Florida Shliach Avrohom Brashevitzky explains why he is grateful that a Torah wasn’t written earlier for his brother Sholom OBM. Full Story
11 Months: Menachem Mendel Gitler, OB'M
With great sadness, deep pain and shock we inform you of the sudden, untimely passing of Menachem Mendel Gitler, OB”M, 11-month-old baby, the son of Rabbi Yoel and Sima Gitler of Milan, Italy. He is survived by his parents Rabbi Yoel and Sima Gitler, and his siblings.
Chicago’s School Needs Your Help
Since 2002, Tzemach Tzedek is a school with one vision in mind – the vision of Geula, celebrating the diversity of each child’s unique contribution to our school and world.
10,000 Students are Learning This
A new groundbreaking curriculum for Chof Beis Shvat is now available for parents, geared towards a “Family Farbrengen” around the supper table. Full Story
22 Shvat: Happenings, Downloads
COLlive resource: Farbrengen at the Ohel, davening at the Rebbe’s house and downloads in honor of Chof Beis Shvat. Full Story, Video
Jew Murdered in Stabbing Attack
An Arab terrorist stabbed an Israeli man to death in the city of Ariel in Samaria, Monday afternoon. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Itamar Ben-Gal, a resident of the community of Har Bracha in Samaria.
120 Chapters for 120 Years
Oholei Torah Mesivta held a Siyum ceremony to honor the bochurim who completed 120 chapters of Tanya and Maamorim. Full Story
Mr. Norbert Nemon, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Norbert Nemon, OB”M, of Walnut Creek, CA. He passed away on Sunday, 19 Shevat. He was 91-years-old. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Nemon; son, Dr. Binyomin Nemon of Crown Heights; daughter, Mrs.
Mrs. Masudah Nemni, 60, OB'M
With great pain and sadness, we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Masudah (Annie) Nemni, OB”M, of London, England. She passed away Friday night, 18 Shevat. She was 60-years-old. Two years ago, Mrs.
Chaya Sara Bard-Wigdor, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Chaya Sara (Clara) Bard-Wigdor, OB”M, of Argentina. She is the mother of Yosef Bard-Wigdor. She was 88-years-old.
R’ Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun, OB”M, of the Lubavitch community of London, England. R’ Elazar Kalman passed away on Wednesday, Chamisha Asar B’Shvat. He was 88-years-old.