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Alternate Side Parking Suspended for Purim

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Alternate side parking regulations will be is suspended for Purim, on Friday, March 14. Parking meters will remain in effect.

Do I Need to Get Drunk on Purim?

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In a series of ‘Stump The Rabbi’ questions, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, a popular Crown Heights teacher and mentor, answers many interesting questions. In this clip he responds to: “Can the Mitzvah of ‘Ad D’lo Yoda’ be fulfilled on Purim without getting drunk?” • Watch

Not Just Any Ordinary Mezuzah At JFK Airport

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Commanding Officer, Scot E Pomerantz, Police Inspector at Port Authority Police Department at JFK Airport, put up a Mezuzah at his office at JFK Airport, after transferring to the airport from PATH, with the help of Shluchim, Rabbi Yosef Carlebach and Rabbi Mendy Carlebach of Rutgers University, and Rabbi Yossi Rapp of ChabadAir • Full Story, Video

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Drinking Responsibly: Kashrus Clarity on Alcoholic Drinks

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As Purim approaches, many will be purchasing or receiving alcoholic beverages. To help you navigate this, Kashrus: Be in the Know is sharing two updated and easy-to-follow documents for this year • Full Story

V’Nahafoch Hu: This is How Life for a Rescued Woman Has Turned Around Completely

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Two years ago, on erev Purim, Yad L’Achim concluded a complex operation to rescue four children from a Palestinian village and return them to their mother • Full Story

Endless Stream of Visitors Offering Condolences at the Wilschanski Home in Tzfas

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Chabad Chassidim and public figures from across the spectrum are visiting the Wilschanski family to offer condolences during the shiva for their father, the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschanski OBM • Read More, Photos

Crown Heights Rabbanim Remind Community of the Rebbe’s Directive on Alcohol Consumption

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Ahead of Purim, Crown Heights Rabbanim Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun and Rabbi Avraham Osdoba have issued a letter to the community, reminding everyone of the well-known directive of The Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, regarding the restriction of alcohol consumption—even on Purim • Read

New IDF Chief of Staff Zamir: “It’s Not My Job to Remove a ‘Moshiach’ Patch from Soldiers”

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In a surprising statement at a General Staff Command conference, newly appointed IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared that he has no intention of removing patches from any soldier’s uniform • Read More

70,000 Mishloach Manot Arrive in France for Nationwide Mivtza Purim

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In a massive effort to spread the joy of Purim, over 70,000 Mishloach Manot packages arrived in Paris, organized by Beth Lubavitch under the leadership of Shaliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov • Read More, Photos

AKAY & Mendy J Reimagine MBD’s “Ve’Ahavta” with a Fresh EDM Twist

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AKAY and Mendy J bring a fresh, high-energy take on the classic “Ve’Ahavta” by Jewish superstar Mordechai Ben David. This modern dance version blends EDM and a bit of a twist—including a Yiddish rap feature from Mendy Twerski that’s definitely going to catch people off guard in the best possible way • Full Story, Listen

Thousands Join Gala Siyum Harambam In Paris

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The Paris community gathered in large numbers to celebrate the 44th Siyum HaRambam, an event brilliantly organized by Beth Lubavitch and presided over by Rabbi Mendel Azimov • Full Story, Photos, Video

Mishenichnas Adar: Authentic Rendition of Reb Moshe Zhebiner’s Niggun Simcha

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Ba’al Menagen Rabbi Menachem Amar released a single of an authentic and precise rendition of the lively Niggun Simcha, that Reb Moshe Zhebiner frequently sang • Full Story, Listen

Tefillin, Kosher And Jewish Tradition On Display At Jewish Heritage Day in Southwest Florida

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Over 500 people gathered at JetBlue Park in Southwest Florida for an unforgettable Jewish Heritage Day (Israel Fest)—a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, unity, and tradition. The event featured live music, engaging family activities, and a bustling marketplace of local vendors, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with energy and connection • Full Story, Photos

Ki Sisa: Light Your Fire

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Moshe asks Hashem to reveal Himself and is sent to the “Nikrat Hatzor” – a stone symbolizing repentance. There lies the root of mercy and atonement for the sin of the Golden Calf. But why there, of all places? • Full Article

Iggud Talmidei HaYeshivos Mourns the Passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschanski

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The leadership of Iggud Talmidei HaYeshivos – ATO, has issued a mourning statement following the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilschanski, Rosh Yeshivos Chabad in Tzfas and a devoted Shliach of The Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach to Eretz Yisrael • Read More

8th Day Releases New Purim Song: “Haman How’s It Hangin”

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Chasidic rock duo 8th Day, comprised of Bentzi and Shmuel Marcus, has released a brand-new song and music video just in time for Purim. The upbeat track, “Haman How’s It Hangin,” blends fun and catchy melodies with a powerful message of Jewish resilience • Watch

Singer Shmuelik Sofer Releases New Rendition of an Ancient Chabad Nigun

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Chassidic singer Shmuelik Sofer presents a fresh take on an old Chabad melody from the town of Kovelitz, blending it with Pesukim from Megillas Esther. Lyrics: Megillas Esther. Melody: A traditional Kovelitz Chassidic Nigun. Vocals & Choir: Shmuelik Sofer, Yossi Brachan. Musical Arrangement & Production: Shmuelik Sofer. Cover Design: S&H. Recorded at: Yifus Brachan Studios • Listen

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Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights

Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Garden House 1386 S. Johns PL

Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.

Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.

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It was a night in Tishrei 5718 (1957), when the Rebbe and Rebbetzin made a rare trip out of Brooklyn to the New York International Airport to welcome a special guest by the name of Reb Benzion Schneerson, who was the Rebbetzin’s maternal uncle, brother of Rebbetzin Nechama Dina. After customs and the immigration authorities, the three drove to 770 where the Rebbe went up with the uncle in the elevator to the second floor, for him to meet his sister • Who was this man so little is known about? Beis Moshiach‘s Ari Rubin conducted thorough research, including personal interviews, to present a biography of this special, humble man • Full Article

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