November 2020 news archive

$10,000 for the Rebbe’s Wedding Invitation

An original invitation to the wedding of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, signed and addressed by the Frierdiker Rebbe, is being auctioned off on Monday, the 92nd anniversary of the wedding.

How to Make Online Learning Work, Safely and With Inspiration

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING! Online chinuch can provide unique stability and even comes with advantages, such as the increased focus of teachers on each individual student, yet it can also have tremendous pitfalls.

Mrs. Estelle Chazan, 86, OB'M

With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Estelle Chazan, of New Jersey. She passed away on Friday, Yud Alef Kislev. She was 86-years-old.

2 Special Guests at the Rebbe’s Wedding

Shabbos Night Live with Rabbi Shmuel Butman: The geonim Reb Meir Schapiro and Reb Menachem Zembo at the wedding of the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin, and the spacial connection of Parshas Vayeitzei, Vayishlach and Vayeishev. Video

A Coin to Express the Connection!

New to the Million Lights Campaign is the additional raffle for 3 coins given by the Rebbe! There will be three lucky winners, try your luck today!

1,500 Young Shluchim Join Global Rally

Over 1,500 Young Shluchim joined a global Connection Point rally as part of the amazing program on the Friday of the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim.

Bring Rabbi Rogalsky Home

CLICK HERE TO DONATE It could have been any of us, but Hashem chose my husband, Chaim Yaakov, a humble man, a dedicated Rebbe and Special Ed therapist. He authored two seforim that overflow with his love of Hashem and Torah.

Drag Racing Pair Causes Two Car Crash in Crown Heights

A two car crash in Crown Heights Tuesday morning caused by a drag racing duo snarled traffic, but thankfully did not cause serious injuries.

R’ Yona Gorin’s Levaya Passes by 770

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R’ Yona Gorin, 81, OB'M

With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Yona Gorin, OB”M, a member of FREE in Brighton Beach. He passed away on Sunday, Vov Kislev. He was 81-years-old. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Photos: Rabbi Sanowicz’s Levaya Passes by 770

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40 Years of Tzivos Hashem to be Marked with 40 Shiurim

Join Sunday at 8:30 pm: In honor of 40 years of Tzivos Hashem, join a Shiur with Rabbi Shais Taub on how to train soldiers in Hashem’s army to carry out their unique mission.

Older Couple from the Community Needs Urgent Financial Help

CLICK HERE TO DONATE An older couple of the community who used to open their home and wallets to people before the virus hit are now hit themselves with tremendous financial strain as their businesses have suffered losses and remain in limbo as the pandemic draws out.

Photos: Rabbi Teitelbaum’s Levaya Passes by 770

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180,000 Masks Given in Crown Heights

Community activist Rabbi Lazer Avtzon distributed 180,000 masks to all schools in Crown Heights today in honor of his birthday. Full Story

2 Couples Are Behind New Kosher Eateries in New Haven

Something delicious is coming to New Haven: Choni and Esther Grunblatt are opening Fin and Scale, a kosher sushi restaurant, while Benny and Ephrat Lieblich are behind Ladle and Loaf, serving Middle Eastern-style kosher meat dishes. Full Story

770 Celebrates Rosh Chodesh Kislev with Joyous Farbrengen

Hundreds of Anash and Bochurim gathered Monday night for a farbrengen and seudas hoda’a celebrating the anniversary of Rosh Chodesh Kislev.

Mrs. Leah Yehudis Scheiner, 78, OB'M

With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Leah Yehudis Scheiner, OB”M, a Shlucha in Boston, MA for over 40 years. She passed away on Monday, Chof Tes Cheshvan. She was 78-years-old.

Mrs. Rochel Sirota, 92, OB'M

With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Sirota, a longtime member of the Crown Heights community. She passed away on Sunday, Chof Ches Cheshvan. She was 92-years-old.

Mrs. Chana Etka Feldman, OB'M

With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chana Etka Feldman, OB”M, from Crown Heights who served as the principal of Bais Rivkah elementary for over 40 years. Mrs.

Monsey Fathers and Sons Join for Chof Cheshvan

Cheder Chabad children from the greater Rockland area and beyond, joined for the first Avos U’Bonim learning program this year, at the Tzemach Tzedek Shul.

30 Year Flashback: Moments of the Kinus Hashluchim

550 Bochurim Pass First Halikut Test

An overwhelming 550 bochurim from across 20 American Yeshivas passed the first test given by the Halikut program, n which bochurim learn and memorize a full volume of Likkutei Sichos.

25 Cheshvan: Appeals Court Upholds Seforim Ruling

On 25 Cheshvan 5748, the US Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Agudas Chasidei Chabad as the sole owner of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s library.