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The Boy Who Survived The Inferno In Mariupol Celebrated His Bar Mitzvah At The Yad Lachaim Branch In Nof HaGalil

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A Jewish boy who was born and raised in Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine and immigrated to Israel following the war, was able to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah this week at the Yad Lachaim branch in Nof HaGalil, where he and his family receive full Jewish escort. Rafael Mitrapanov was 11 and a half years old when the war broke out • Full Article

Shluchim Respond After Tefillin Stand Attacked in Tel Aviv

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Chabad Tefilin stands have become the latest point of conflict between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews in Tel Aviv, as Shluchim were accused of religious coercion. Tel Aviv Shliach Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky and Yeshiva bochur Shlomo Gerber respond • Video

Queens Alumni, Hanhala Unite For Farbrengen

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On Sunday, 6 Tammuz, Bochurim, Yungeliet, educators and Shluchim, all proud alumni of Tomchei Tmimim of Queens, gathered together for an inspirational Hakhel and Farbrengen • Full Story, Photos

Rabbi Braun: Genetic Testing in Halacha

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A collection of halachos related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, imperative to being able to serve Hashem properly, from Halacha2Go.com and AskTheRav.com by Horav Yosef Yeshaya Braun • Plus: The Rebbe’s answer to Rabbi Yehuda Kalman Marlow concerning the Tay-Sachs test (“Dor Yeshorim”) • Full Article

The Rebbe’s Confidant

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Today, 29 Tammuz is the fourth yahrtzeit of Rabbi Sholom Mendel Simpson. He served as the Rebbe’s secretary and the person who was entrusted with the sensitive and secretive position of curator of the Rebbe’s letter archive because of his innate silence. He broke his silence only once, in an interview to Beis Moshiach over 10 years ago • Full Article

Reb Sholom Mendel, Over the Years

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In connection with the fourth Yahrzeit of Rabbi Sholom Mendel Simpson, OB”M, one of the Rebbe’s Mazkirim and director of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, Chabadinfo is publishing a number of photos of Rabbi Simpson from over the years • Photos

Summer Learning Program: Kashrus, Inner Joy & Healthy Guilt

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The Summer Learning Program hit series is continuing this week, each week there will be Shiurim on a variety of intriguing topics by leading magidei shiurim • Full Article

Renowned French Philosopher Visits the Jewish community of Odessa

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Bernard-Henri Levy, the internationally acclaimed Jewish philosopher, writer, and businessman, paid a visit to the Jewish community in Odesa, Ukraine, where he toured FJC’s Jewish orphanage “Mishpacha” and met the city’s Chief Rabbi Avraham Wolff. • Full Article Photos

Kharkiv: Chief Rabbi Moskovitz Honored with “Unbreakable” Medal on Birthday Celebration

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The Jewish community of Kharkiv, Ukraine, recently came together in a joyous celebration to commemorate the birthday of Rabbi Moshe Moskovitz, the city’s Chief Rabbi and head Chabad emissary. The event, filled with warmth, appreciation, and gratitude, witnessed the mayor of Kharkiv, Mr. Igor Terechov, presenting Rabbi Moskovitz with the prestigious Kharkiv medal of “Unbreakable.” • Full Article ,Photos

The First Marriage Therapist in History

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Why Aaron? The Torah never mentions the yartzeit—the day of the passing—of any of its protagonists. We do not know the day when Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Sarah, or Rachel passed away. Even Moses’ day of passing is omitted in the Torah.[1] There is one single exception: Aaron, the older brother of Moses and the High Priest of Israel. His death is recorded in the weekly portion with a date: • Full Article

NYC Emergency Management Warns, Be Prepared, Severe Storms And Flash Floods Possible

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The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, July 16, as heavy rain and flash floods are expected • Full Story

INSANE: RFK Jr. Shares Berserk Theory That Covid Spared Ashkenazi Jews

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Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused a stir this week when he shared an insane conspiracy theory about the supposed targeting of the COVID-19 virus • Full Story, Video

HORRIFYING: Swedish Police Will Allow Sefer Torah To Be Burned On Shabbos

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Swedish police have granted permission for a public gathering to take place outside the Israeli embassy, where a Sefer Torah will be burned r”l. The controversial event is scheduled for Shabbos and has stirred up strong reactions both domestically and internationally.

Photos: This Week In 770

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Uplifting and rousing moments, as well as ‘ordinary’ moments; this week 770 has been full of photogenic scenes, some of which have been captured for posterity through the lens of ChabadInfo.com Oded Kizerman. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week of Matos Masei in Beis Chayenu • Photos

Newark Airport’s New Terminal Now Includes Dedicated Room for Davening

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In an exciting development, the recently opened New Terminal at Newark Airport now features a dedicated room for davening in the United Club lounge. Travelers can now find solace and privacy to engage in davening amidst their busy travel schedules • Full Story

Mazal Tov

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

Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Tuesday) in ULY crown st.

Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14 in the JCM

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No 3 Trains At Kingston Ave? MTA Plans Major Change to Subway Services in Crown Heights

Updated with statement from the MTA: The MTA announced it will unclog the infamous “Nostrand Junction,” just east of Franklin Ave in Crown Heights, which merges the 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines in Crown Heights. The plan means that the 3 train may no longer run along Eastern Parkway and stop at the Kingston Avenue station, and would be replaced by a new “8” subway line • Full Story
No Free Lunch: What’s Really Going On in 1414?

In recent days, WhatsApp groups have been buzzing with rumors, photos, and videos surrounding major changes to the dining hall at 1414 President Street. Amid swirling speculation and concern, Chabad Info went to uncover what’s behind the sudden enforcement measures, new dining policies, and what it all means for Bochurim learning—or not learning—in the Yeshiva • Full Article
Supporting Your Husband to Quit Smoking: A Chassidic Perspective

Question: My husband is 30 and has been smoking for about 10 years. He says he wants to stop but never follows through. I want to help him, but whenever I bring it up, he gets annoyed and tells me to stop telling him what to do and let him live his life. I’m worried about him, but don’t know what to do. Please advise. Thank you • Aharon Schmidt replies, from the Living Jewish’s Farbrengen column • Read More
YTTL Queens Celebrates Bein Hazmanim Success with Grand Prizes and Rebbe’s Ksav Yad

The atmosphere of electrifying as the Bochurim of Mesivta YTTL Queens gathered in the OM dining room for a grand finale of an intensive and multifaceted Mivtza celebrating ruchniyusdike achievements • Full Story, Photos

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