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Download: Basi L’Gani Transcripts For This Year

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As Yud Shvat fast approaches in just under a month, in order to prepare for the auspicious date, a Chabad bochur prepared a transcript of the Rebbe’s Basi L’Gani ma’amorim for this year as part of the yearly cycle from the years 5723 and 5743. Additionally, at the end of each booklet, one can find a collection of the quotes from the Chabad Rabei’im that is mentioned in the ma’amer • Download

The Custom of the “13 Attributes of Mercy”

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Why do we read the “13 Attributes of Mercy” out loud, and specifically the congregation before the chazzan? • From Maor’s RebbeDaily #2561 • Watch

Ishay Ribo and MBD Light Up Manhattan’s United Palace Theater

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On the final night of Chanukah, Zos Chanukah, at the United Palace Theater in Manhattan, the packed, sold-out theater, welcomed to the stage with wild cheering sensation Ishay Ribo singing his original compositions of Hashem’s praises. He was joined by “the soundtrack of his childhood,” Mordechai Ben David • Full Story, Photos, Video

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770 Packed for Mincha of Asarah B’Teves

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A large crowd packed into 770 on Tuesday afternoon, Asarah B’Teves, for the special Mincha, with Krias Hatorah, along with the Haftorah • Photos

PIRSUM RISHON: Fresh Edits Released from Asarah B’Teves 5751

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In honor of Asarah B’Teves, ‘Mafteiach’ presents the Rebbe’s edits on the Sicha of Asarah B’Teves, 5751 (1990) – after Mincha. This is the 62nd installment of Hagaos released, and is part of a larger collection of the Rebbe’s Hagaos on Sichos & Maamorim, recently acquired • Download

NYC: Thousands of Nurses Threaten Strike Amid Contract Negotiations

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Thousands of New York City nurses are threatening to strike as contract negotiations with seven hospitals continue as the contracts for 12,000 nurses at other hospitals expired on Tuesday. The hospitals at risk of a strike include Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, Maimonides, and others • Full Story

Halachos for Asarah B’Teves

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The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70AD - a painting by David Roberts (1796-1849).

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In anticipation of the approaching 10th of Teves fast – may it be transformed to one of joy and celebration, we present the laws and customs in a clear and easy format, excerpted from the guide published by the Rabbonim of Crown Heights • Halachos

L’Chaim: Mochkin — Kaplan

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Photos: Eliyahu Ezagui

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The Mochkin (Crown Heights) and Kaplan (Milan, Italy) families celebrated the L’Chaim of their children Mendel and Yehudis, Thursday night at Jewish Children’s Museum • Photos

Our Shortcomings and Our Qualities

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Since the Frierdiker Rebbe spoke about standing ready for Moshiach, there has been a huge amount of spreading Chassidus, and spiritual work in the study of Torah and fulfillment of mitzvos! • From Maor’s RebbeDaily #2560 • Watch

Download: This Years ‘Basi L’Gani’

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In honor of Yud Shvat, approaching in about thirty days, we present our readers with the Ma’amorim Basi L’gani 5723 and 5743 for this year as part of the yearly cycle has been published in a booklet format and is available for easy downloading • Download

Levi Yitzchak Butbul, 5, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the sudden passing of the Chayal in Tzivos Hashem Levi Yitzchak Butbul, OBM. He was the child of Shluchim in Kiryat Gat Rabbi Mendy and Dinah Miriam Butbul • Full Story

Rabbi Sholom Leib Lerman, 87, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Sholom Leib Lerman, OBM, one of the elder Chassidim of Bnei Brak. He was twin brother of Menachem Lerman of Crown Heights. He was 87 years old • Full Story

Yanky Hill Releases Medley of Avraham Fried Songs

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Watch this beautiful medley from Chassidic singer Yanky Hill covering songs sung by famed singer Avraham Fried • Watch, Listen

NEW SERIES: Fish Facts – All You Need To Know About Your Kosher Fish Shopping

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Rabbi Zibell of Kashrus: Be in the Know answers many practical questions that arise for the kosher consumer in an upcoming series • Full Story

L’Chaim: Bisk — Blasberg

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Photos: Eliyahu Ezagui

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The Bisk (Toronto, Canada) and Blasberg (Crown Heights) families celebrated the L’Chaim of their children Levi and Mimi, Sunday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva • Photos

The Light of Chanukah Shines Bright in Ethiopia

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In the middle of Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, which serves as a major transit hub. A public Menorah and mitzva stand were set up at the airport by the Rebbe’s Shluchim to Ethiopia, Rabbi Eliyahu Habib, to ensure that Jewish travelers have a Chanukah experience while traveling through the airport during the holiday. In addition, a large Public Menorah in the center of Addis Ababa, joined by hundreds, including government officials, and Ambassadors from all over the world • Full Story, Photos

Crown Heights Chaverim Unveils its First Emergency Vehicle

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Chaverim of Crown Heights recently unveiled its first Emergency Response Vehicle – a brand new 4×4 Chevy Tahoe, at an event joined by leading community leaders, Askanim, officers and others. This vehicle will be used for all types of assistance calls, including regular day-to-day response as well as special operations • Full Story, Photos

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Dovid Ezagui to Chava Sorkin — Both from Brooklyn

Shmulik Greenberg – Kfar Chabad, Israel to Chani Hasofer – Tzfas, Israel

Velvel Reikhtman (Ben Reb Moshe) – Montreal to Channah Kagan (Bas Reb Zev Moishe) – Crown Heights

L’chayim will be Tuesday night in Ulam Chana – 556 Crown St.

Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights

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Chassidim Rally for Shliach Who Led Iran Rescue

As Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht, prominent shliach and CEO of NCFJE, continues to recover from a health incident, family, friends, shluchim and chassidim have rallied to do mitzvos in his merit. Plus: Pirsum Rishon • Full Article, Watch
L’Chaim: Lerner — Wilschanski

The L’chaim of Mendel Lerner of Boston, MA, and Moussia Wilschanski of Milan, Italy, took place Wednesday night at the JCM • Photos
Crime Spree in Crown Heights: Bold Phone Snatching, Surge in Car Part Thefts

It’s been a busy 24 hours for local Shmira patrol, with two major incidents shaking the neighborhood • Full Story
Photos: This Week in 770

This week, Beis Chayeinu has been vibrant with a blend of uplifting and everyday moments, beautifully captured by Chabadinfo photographer Mendy Shiff. From inspiring scenes to ordinary yet meaningful experiences, we invite you to explore this week’s gallery for Parshas Shelach, 5785 • Gallery

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Hungary Shluchim Gather For First-Ever Kinus Hashluchim, K’ish Echad B’Lev Echad

100 Moments: Lag B’Omer Joy in Meron

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Shlach: Israel, the Land of Truth & Choice

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Why Learning Pirkei Avos Each Week Is Important

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