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July 2020 news archive
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Many Bid Farewell to Beloved Shliach
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Mrs. Hudi Bernstein, 46, OB'M
With great sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Hudi Bernstein, OB”M, a member of the Lubavitch community of Toronto, Canada. She passed away on Friday, the third of Av. she was 46-years-old. Mrs.
2 Unvaccinated Babies Contract Meningitis
Two babies in Israel contracted a rare strain of bacterial meningitis in the past two weeks after the parents neglected to have them vaccinated. Full Story
770 Yeshiva Announces Winner of $30,000 Prize
The winner of the 770 Yeshiva Campaign’s grand prize of $30,000 has been drawn, and Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi has a message for all those who participated.
3,200 Miles for a Kaddish and A Car-Top Bar Mitzvah
Houston Shliach Rabbi Yossi Zaklikofsky took a nine-day, 3,200-mile road trip to bring his son to camp, and honor his father’s memory.
2 Exciting Weeks at Camp MTC in Georgia
The first two weeks at Camp Machaneh Tzeirei Chassidim in Clayton, Georgia, flew by with activities like sports leagues, Laser Tag, Mivtza Day and more excitement. Full Story, Photos, Video
46 Plasma Heroes Needed
Ahavas Chesed and Covid Plasma Initiative are partnering with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) and they need your help now. Join in this mitzvah and save up to 3 lives!
2 Stories About Learning Daily Rambam
Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman: How can Hashem allow the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, and two stories about the Rambam in honor of the annual Siyum Harambam. Video
14-Year-Old Creates Parsha Series
Watch: “Jew Inspire,” a series of slick, eye-catching videos on the Parsha based on the Rebbe’s Sichos, is created by 14-year-old Mendel Cyrulnik, from Melbourne, Australia. Full Story, Video
2,000 Book Library is Oholei Torah’s Newest Addition
Thousands of books of chassidishe stories and Chabad history now grace the shelves of the all-new Oholei Torah Tzivos Hashem library, and children can be found borrowing books or reading them in the library during every break.
Rabbi Yona Ben Shushan, OB'M
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A Day in the Life of a ‘770 Bochur’
Watch: Every day in the life of a ‘770 bochur’ is crucial for providing him with a solid foundation for the rest of his life. Help give this experience to every bochur.
A Kosher Cheeseburger?
Fascinating developments in technology are upending the food industry and stand to radically transform our eating habits. Biochemistry is now able to create artificial meat in a lab, grown from the stem cells of an animal. But is it kosher?
15,000 Unite for Kids Global Siyum HaRambam
Over 15,000 people around the world united for an unprecedented global Siyum Harambam for kids, hosted by singer Benny Friedman and Rabbi Mendel Teldon and featuring Mitzvah Blvd. Full Story, Photos, Video
770 Breaks Fast Corona-Style
Individually wrapped food items were on the menu tonight in 770, as bochurim gathered to break their fast.
19 Chabad Mechanchos Received Training on Connecting With Students
A Menachem Education Foundation training program by Mrs. Dena Gorkin, Dr. Rona Novick and Mrs. Zahava Farbman LCSW helped 19 Chabad Mechanchos of grade 6-12 gain skills on connecting with students; registration is now open for the next program due to popular demand. Full Story
350 Bochurim Head to the Hills for Yeshiva
The Yeshiva in Brunoy, France rented a hotel for their annual three week summer program, and welcomed back 350 bochurim who were home during the past few months in compliance with COVID regulations.
770, Rambam’s Kever, Morocco or Chevron: Choose A Siyum
Want to join a siyum with a live video from the Rambam’s kever? Maybe one with live feed from his house in Morocco? Perhaps a siyum from the Kossel or Me’aras Hamachpela? Choose a siyum to join from Anash.org’s extensive list.
The Drachman Family Needs You
This week began with the tragic, unforeseen passing of Rabbi Dov Drachman, OB”M, at the age of 63 from cardio-respiratory arrest. As if he was able to see it coming, he spent his last week talking to family and friends, highlighting the good in each of them and bidding farewell…
Mrs. Channie Rotenburg, 65, OB'M
With great sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Channie Rotenburg, OB”M, a longtime educator in Los Angeles and more recently a member of the Crown Heights community. She passed away on Monday, Yud Daled Tammuz, at the age of 65 years old.
A 12 Tammuz Farbrengen with Rabbi Mottel Gurary
Watch: A Yud Beis Tammuz Farbrengen led by Rabbi Mottel Gurary in 5777 for the Beis Eliezer Yitzchak Shul in Crown Heights.
460 Volumes of the Rebbe’s Torah Already Taken
In connection with Gimmel Tammuz, a collective study of the Rebbe’s Torah has been undertaken, and to date, 460 volumes have already been taken.