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Harav Gershon Edelstein, 100, OBM

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The Jewish world is in mourning Tuesday with the news of the passing of Harav Gershon Edelstein ZT’L, a leading figure in the Charedi world in Eretz Yisroel and dean of the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak • Full Story

TERROR: Meir Tamari, 32, HYD

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Meir Tamari, HYD, a young father of a Lubavitcher family, was murdered in a terror attack near the city of Hermesh in the Shomron on Tuesday morning • Full Story

L’Chaim: Gurewitz – Lipsker

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Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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The L’Chaim of Eli Gurewitz of Offenbach, Germany and Geula Lipsker of Moscow, Russia took place at Ulam Chana on Monday night • Photos

Starting Today: New Shiur Brings Geshmak Into Daily Torah Learning!

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Always wanted to enjoy learning? Finally… a 45 minute daily shiur with a geshmake style for learning one Perek Rambam cruising through the Entire Torah Shebaal Peh. Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz’s popular Rambam Shiurim will now be in person too! • Full Story

New Engagement

Eli Gurewitz – Offenbach, Germany to Geula Lipsker – Moscow, Russia

L’Chaim: Monday night at Ulam Chana

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Chief Rabbi Lau Joins Brunoy Yeshiva for Kinus Torah

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Photos: Mordechai Lubecki

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As part of Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau‘s tour of French Jewish communities and institutions. Rabbi Lau visited the Brunoy Yeshiva on Sunday and delivered a shiur for the bochurim as part of the Isru Chag Kinus Torah • Full Story, Photos

A 770 for Generations

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Just seven years ago, Chabad of Springfield was established to foster a vibrant and engaged Jewish community. Now, Chabad of Springfield is embarking on its most ambitious project yet • Full Story

French Bochurim Learning in Crown Heights Pose for Group Photo

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Bochurim from across France who spent the year in Crown Heights yeshivos, including 770, Oholei Torah and kollel, posed together for an end-of-the-year photo in front of 770 • Photos

L’Chaim: Heller – Segal

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Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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The L’Chaim of Mendy Heller of Crown Heights and Malkie Segal of Nachlas Har Chabad, Eretz Yisroel took place Sunday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva • Photos

Hundreds Join Isru Chag Kinus Torah In 770

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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As per the Rebbe’s Horah, on Isru Chag Shavous, a Kinus Torah took place in 770. With the participation of the Yeshivas Magidei Shiurim and Bochurim as well as members of Anash • Full Story, Photos

New Engagement

Mendy Heller (ben R’ Yisroel) – Crown Heights to Malkie Segal – Nachlas Har Chabad, Israel

L’Chaim: Tonight (Sunday) at Lubavitch Yeshiva, 8:30 PM

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New Engagement

Mendel Katz – Crown Heights to Rochel Fine – Irvine, CA)

L’Chaim: Monday, May 29th, 8:00pm at the JCM

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Construction Completes as 770 Yeshivah Expands into Veiber Shul

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Photos: Avreimke Eisenshtien for Chabadinfo

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For a while, construction has been going on at 770’s Kingston Avenue Veiber Shul, in order to make room for the ever-expanding Yeshivah in 770 • Full Story, Photos

Toronto Welcomes New Sefer Torah In Memory of Meir Likhovetski

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Photos: Reb Yakov Makukha

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A new sefer torah was welcomed to JNY of Toronto in memory of Hatomim Meir Likhovetski A”H, who was tragically killed in a car accident, last year at 19 years old • Full Story, Photos

Simcha Jacoby Releases A New Wedding Song – “The Chupah”

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This majestic medley, featuring a wide variety of beautiful songs, combines a unique blend of power and emotion. Simcha’s dynamic vocals blend seamlessly with the magnificent musical production by the Mendy Hershkowitz Band to create a musical masterpiece. Prepare to be captivated by the view, the voice, the orchestra… The Chupah • Watch

The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Shleimus HaAretz (Part II)

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Chabadinfo in collaboration with Beis Moshiach Magazine presents The Rebbe’s Opinion On, a series featuring the Rebbe’s opinion and directive on various subjects • Last week we republished excerpts from a letter (from 5471/1980) which deals with the painful subject of the Israeli government’s shameful attitude to the “territories” liberated during the Six-Day-War. We present the next section of the letter in which the Rebbe addresses the reason why the Rebbe wasn’t prepared to reopen the Chabad yeshiva Toras Emes in Beit Romano in Chevron (even after the city was liberated during the Six-Day-War • Full Article

Proud All My Children Parents Celebrate Their Sons’ Hachnosa L’Cheider

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Photos by Itzik Roytman

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Proud family members at All My Children of Crown St. and Lefferts Ave. gathered together to celebrate their sons’ Hachnosa L’cheider • Full Story, Photos

Sarah Tzivia Niselevitch, 3, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the tragic passing of Sarah Tzivia Niselevitch, OBM, the young daughter of Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Chaya Mushka Niselevitch, Shluchim to S. Paulo, Brazil. She passed away on Thursday, Erev Shavuos • Full Story

Shavuos Ends On A High in 770

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Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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Thousands gathered in Beis Chayenu as the Yom Tov of Shavuos came to an uplifting end with a heartfelt song and words of Torah. Present amongst the many local Crown Heights residents and Temimim was the large group of guests and Rabbonim who had traveled to New York to spend Yom Tov by the Rebbe MH”M • Photos

Picture of the Day

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Thousands packed 770 to farbreng and Daven with the Rebbe at the conclusion Yom Tov, Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman captured this unique moment of Havdalah with the Rebbe • Photo

The Weekly Sicha: Depends Who is Asking

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The difference between before and after the Giving of the Torah • Watch a video of the Rebbe • The video is brought to you by The Weekly Sicha, an organization that was founded in 5756 to bring videos of the Rebbe to all Chassidim • Watch

Shavous 5752: For Very Soon The Door Will Open

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The emotions, the hope, the anticipation, and the yearning, and finally the joy and excitement – the Rebbe MH”M came out to greet those returning from Tahalucha after 3 long hard months of concealment * Expressway 358 Magazine presents an emotional description of the special event – 2^nd night of Shavous 5752 • Full Yoman
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Baby boy to Rabbi Moshe and Chanie Silman

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Five Erev Shavous Upshern’s in 770

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On Erev Shavous, Five Upshern’s took place after Shachris in the main shul of 770 – Beis Chayeinu • Photos
Bustling Erev Shavous in Crown Heights

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The bustling erev Yom Tov atmosphere has returned to Crown Heights, with everyone running and taking care of their shopping, davening, Mivtzoim, and last-minute preparations ahead of Shavous • Photos
Free Download: Tikkun Leil Shavous

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The Chabad custom is to recite Tikkun leil Shavuos, read about minhag and download a printable Tikun for free. Plus, snippets of the minhagim from the Badatz’s ‘Day-To-Day’ Shavous guide • Full Story, Download
All Day Aseres Hadibros Readings Across Crown Heights

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A list of the different times that Minyanim will be taking place for Aseres Hadibros in the various Crown Heights Shuls has been released to help the public with making sure they hear Aseres Hadibros this year • Full Story, Details
Photos: This Week in 770

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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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 photographer Dov Ber Hechtman. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week ahead of Shavous in Beis Chayeinu • Photos
Eli Marcus Debuts New Song at Mega Siyum Harambam

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Photo: Dov Ber Hechtman/Chabadinfo

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At the Mega Siyum Harambam, singer Eli Marcus debuted a new song, composed by the acclaimed Yanky Kryman, is a unique musical tribute to the completion of the study of the entire Mishneh Torah • Watch
Thousands of Happy Faces at the Mega Siyum Harambam – Gallery 3

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Chabadinfo photographers circulated the crowd at the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi at 770 on Tuesday night, capturing the joy on the faces of those celebrating the Siyum. Dov Ber Hechtman presents a second gallery of happy faces of the Siyum • Photos
250 Bochurim Gather For An inspirational Shabbos Achdus in YTT”L Poconos

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On Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar, the entire Yeshiva of Cincinnati and Queens, their Menahalim and Mashpiim, together with a group from Oholei Torah and Chayolei Beis Dovid, traveled to Yeshivas TT”L of Poconos, for a Shabbos Achdus. A total of over 250 Bochurim! • Full Story, Photos
Thousands of Happy Faces at the Mega Siyum Harambam – Gallery 2

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Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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Chabadinfo photographers circulated the crowd at the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi at 770 on Tuesday night, capturing the joy on the faces of those celebrating the Siyum. Oded Kaizerman presents a second gallery of happy faces of the Siyum • Photos
Story for Shavous: The Voice From Shamayim

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Experience the magic of Shavuot with our captivating PDF story created by TzaddikStory.org and the maker of the Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids Book Series. This beautifully crafted tale intertwines the history of Shavuot and the inspiring journey of Reb Yosef Cairo, a revered tzaddik. Dive into this enchanting adventure, designed for both children and adults, and discover the wisdom and significance behind Shavuot. Download the PDF today and embark on a memorable family journey • Download
Learn Daily Rambam Easily With The Rambam App

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Following last night’s Mega Siyum Harambam, you may be inspired and looking for a way to learn Rambam in a convenient on-the-go manner. Look no further and try the Rambam App with the Hebrew text with English translations, well-explained Shiurim and more • Full Story
Thousands at Mega Hakhel Siyum Harambam – Gallery 2

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Thousands of men, women, and children united on Tuesday night on Eastern Parkway for the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman presents gallery 2 • Photos

Mazal Tov

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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Levaya of Rabbi Mendy Raitport Passes 770

Hundreds joined the Levaya of Rabbi Mendy Raitport, a longtime Crown Heights resident and Askan, who for many years owned the Crown Kosher butcher shop, as it passed by 770 on its way for burial • Photos
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