1,000 Mesivta Bochurim Take First Moshiach Chidon Test
This week, more than 1,000 bochurim in Chabad Mesivtas worldwide received the first test on a fascinating Moshiach curriculum; winners were chosen for raffles for participants. Full Story
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2 Fun Do-It-Yourself Shavuos Crafts
In honor of Shavuos, ‘the Duct Tape Lady’ Mushky Yiftach demonstrates two beautiful do-it-yourself crafts: Making sponge cake out of sponges and making a 3D flower canvas. Video
100 Educators Complete Transformative “Making Menschen” Course
Over 100 mechanchim and mechanchos logged in online for Igud Hamelamdim’s three-week series on middos and interpersonal skills. The course provided foundational attitudes to teaching middos and mentschlikeit in a real and effective way.
One Person Injured In Early Morning Crash in Crown Heights
One person was transported to the Hospital Sunday morning after a collision on Kingston Ave sent both vehicles careening.
“The Daily Commitment Saved Our Lives!”
Watch: Shluchim Rabbi Mendy Cohen, Rabbi Eli Silberstein, and Rabbi Chay Amar shared how their commitment to the daily Rambam study brought them open miracles in health and financial stability.
A Bonfire, Upshernish and Tanya Printing All At One Event
The yearly Lag B’omer celebration at Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim of Napierville was an extra-special one this year, with an upshernish and Tanya printing joining the regular carnival and bonfire.
20 Years of the ‘Shul For the Kids, By the Kids’
Watch: The founders and participants of Kol Yakov Yehuda in Los Angeles reflect on the 20th anniversary of “The Shul for the Kids, by the Kids.” A letter from the Rebbe to a Rov in Chicago supported the idea. Video
2,000 People Attend Siyum Harambam in Paris
A guest from Ukraine addressed the grand Siyum Harambam organized by Beth Lubavitch in Paris, France, led by Shliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov. Full Story, Photos, Video
1,800 Children Join Montreal Parade and Carnival
Over 1,800 kids showed up from 18 Jewish schools of Montréal for a grand Lag B’omer parade and carnival celebrating the hilula of Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Levaya of Mrs. Sima Karp Passes 770
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R’ Leibel Blesofsky, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Leibel Blesofsky, OB”M, a longtime Crown Heights resident, known for his Chazonus. He passed away on Monday, the 22nd of Iyar, 5782.
Mrs. Sima Karp, 56, OB'M
With great sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Sima Karp, OB”M, a longtime Crown Heights resident, well known in the community, especially for her open home to many guests. She passed away on Sunday, the 21st of Iyar, after battling an extended illness.
BD'H: Jew Thrown From 17th Floor
The Yeshiva World A 90-year-old Jewish man was pushed to his death last week by his neighbor, French police reported. The police arrested a 51-year-old man for throwing René Hadjaj, 90, OB”M, out the window of his apartment on the 17th floor of a building in Lyon, France.
A Creativity Contest That Gets Kids Excited About Moshiach
The second annual Moshiach Contest by Tut Altz invites children to learn concepts based on a fundamental maamer and showcase their talents in presenting it.
1,000 Join Lag BaOmer Event in Melbourne, Australia
The Chabad Youth and Yeshivah Shule community in Melbourne, Australia was treated to a one-of-a-kind community event that began Lag B’Omer on a high. Full Story
770 Rejoices With Meron Niggunim
Anash, bochurim and children gathered in 770 on Thursday night, Lag B’omer, marking the hilula of Rashbi with joyous dancing to the lively tunes traditionally played in Meron, alongside spirited Chabad niggunim.
41st Cycle of Rambam Concluded in 770
In keeping with the Rebbe’s request that a Siyum HaRambam is held in 770, hundreds of Anash and Bochurim gathered in the main Shul of 770 to celebrate the completion of another cycle of Rambam study.
100s Visit Tefillin Booth At Israel Festival in Los Angeles
Over 100 men put on Tefillin at the Celebrate Israel Festival in Woodland Hills, LA, where Rabbi Hershy Spritzer of Chabad on Tampa in Reseda, CA and Rabbi Abba Raichik of Chabad of Brookside manned a mivtzoyim booth.
R’ Yehuda Rothenberg, OB'M
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Yehuda Rothenberg, OB”M, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Yehuda was a regular at the Chabad House of Southern Ohio, directed by Rabbi Kalmenson and at Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, directed by Rabbi Avtzon.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By A Car on Eastern Parkway Monday Night
A man was struck and killed in Crown Heights Monday night while crossing the busy lanes of Eastern Parkway.
Does Your Son Get Bullied?
Imagine going to school one morning and being bullied, taunted and picked on. Now imagine that the bully isn’t a schoolmate, but your teacher. And the reason you’re being targeted? Because you are Jewish.
Matzeiva of Rabbi Blumenfeld Erected
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R’ Shimon Ohana, OB'M
We regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Shimon Ohana, OB”M, a longtime member of the Kfar Chabad community, and a dedicated founder of the Rashbi Shul in Kfar Chabad.
Police Car Responding In Crown Heights Crashes, Two Officers Taken To the Hospital
Two officers from the 77th Precinct were injured Motzei Shabbos when the NYPD vehicle they were responding in wrecked with another vehicle.