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“Miheira Yishama B’arei Yehudah!”

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The Rebbe distributes a pamphlet including wedding related ma’amarim. From Maor’s RebbeDaily #2539 • Watch

I Draw More Attention by Being Lax with Tznius How Can I Overcome this Challenge?

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I draw more attention by being lax with Tznius, how can I overcome this challenge? Rabbi Mendy Wolf of Stump the Rabbi answers • Watch

Paris Celebrates Yud Daled Kislev

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Anash and Shluchim of Paris celebrated Yud Daled Kislev with a Farbrengen at the Beth Loubavitch Flandre with the shliach Rabbi Chaim Shneur Nisenbaum • Photos, Video

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Ukraine: Jewish Soldier from Dnieper Killed in Battle

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Vladislav Shein, z’l, a 21-year-old member of the Jewish kehilla in Dnipro, Ukraine was killed last month at the war front • Full Story

Oholei Torah Pre 1A and 3rd Graders Celebrate Yud Daled Kislev in 770

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Photos: Eliyahu Ezagui

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In honor of Yud Daled Kislev, the anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, Oholei Torah Pre 1A and 3rd graders celebrated the day with dancing and a Kinus Hakhel in 770 • Photos

Photos: This Week in 770

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Photos by Shimi Hershkop 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 Shimi Hershkop. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week of Parshas Vayishlach in Beis Chayeinu • Photos

First of its Kind Course to Enable Shluchim to Rule on Hilchos Taharah

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For many in smaller communities, Taharas Hamishpacha presents many challenges, a key issue being the lack of a qualified Rov to rule on practical questions. However, a way to obtain the necessary training and expertise to pasken these shaylos was never available beyond the largest Jewish communities • Full Story

Are “Comparative Religion Studies” Acceptable?

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Question: I’m a Lubavitcher Chassid who serves as principal in a non-Chabad community day-school in the Midwest. Most of our board members are traditional Jews with a liberal slant. There has been a recent push by the board to introduce into the school curriculum “comparative religion studies” where the students explore the origins of other religions (including Christian) in addition to, l’havdil, Judaism. I am strongly opposed to this idea and was wondering if the Rebbe gave guidance on this particular topic. Rabbi Gershon Avtzon answers in this week’s Chinuch and Moshiach column • Full Article

Rabbi Aviv Keller, 103, OBM

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With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Aviv Keller OBM, of Rosh Pina, Israel. His uncle was worthy of hosting the Rebbe Rayatz on his way from Teveriah to Tzfat on 5 Menachem Av 5689, the Rebbe Rayatz blessed the family with a long life. He was 103 years old • Full Story

Hadar Hatorah Hosts Shadchan Event in Honor of 14 Kislev

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Hadar Hatorah hosted its first ever Shadchan Event in the spirit of Hakhel. It took place in three phases. On Yud Kislev, a lecture on Shidduchim 101 was given by Rabbi Akiva Perl • Full Story

Vayishlach: Small Vessels and Big Angels

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The Jews have been reading the Torah aloud in public at least once a week since it was given over 3,300 years ago at Sinai. One reason is to make sure the Torah never is altered or forgotten. But a deeper reason is that the Torah contains vital messages to help us meet every challenge at every time… especially in the week they are read… Read the full Dvar Torah by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article

Antisemitic Hate Crimes in NYC Soared by 125% in November

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The trend of antisemitic hate crimes and attacks in New York City is getting worse, with NYPD statistics showing a stunning 125% increase in such incidents in November • Full Story

Kibutz Shluchim Gather in Tzfat for Kinus

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Last night, the annual kinus of the Shluchim of ‘ufaratzta’ (the Shluchim that based on Kibbutzim throughout Israel), took place in the old city of Tzfas. With the participation of Askanim and Rabbonim • Full Story, Photos

Chabad of Nigeria Dedicates Building Extension Modeled After 770 and New Sefer Torah

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To mark the tenth anniversary of Chabad in Nigeria, headed by Rabbi Israel and Haya Uzan, they added a wing to the Chabad house in the shape of 770, a Siyum Sefer Torah also took place. The Event was attended by ambassadors from across Africa • Full Story, Photos

Rabbi Simon Jacobson: The Jewish Response to Hate

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How does Judaism react in the face of senseless racist hatred? And how should we think about racial issues? Rabbi Simon Jacobson answers • Watch

Yerushalayim Shluchim Gather for Kinus and Melava Malka

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On Motzei Shabbos, a kinus and Melava Malka was held at the Gutnik Hall in Yerushalayim for all of the shluchim in the city. The kinus hosted many speakers such as Rabbi Yaakov Halperin, a Chabad representative in the city council and Rabbi Yechiel Levitinsky of Ukraine, among others • Full Story, Photos

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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
Sunday: Siyum Sefer Torah in Memory of Reb Yoel Kahn in Boro Park

The Boro Park community invites everyone — family, friends, talmidim, Chassidim, and all — to take part in a Siyum Sefer Torah this Sunday, dedicated l’ilui nishmas Harav Yoel Kahn a”h, the Rebbe’s chozer and a foundational teacher of Chassidus in our generation • Full Story, Details
Op-Ed: A New Approach To “Mivtza Tzedakah”

Rabbi Gershon Avtzon writes: This week’s column is not a paid advertisement or fundraiser for any specific institution or program. This is to speak about a unique approach to fulfilling the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and the Mivtza (from the 10 Mivztoim!) of Tzedakah. I will be writing from the perspective of an administrator of an educational institution and will share my personal experiences in this area • Full Article
HY”D: Bodies of Hostages Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Recovered and Brought to Jewish Burial

After more than 600 days, the bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judi Weinstein Haggai HY”D — who were murdered by the Hamas terror organization — were returned to Israel overnight (Thursday) in a military operation • Full Story

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Thousands of Crown Heights Children March On Lag B’Omer

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The Divine Census and Quantum Collapse: Lessons in Identity and Potential

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The Crown of Aleppo Mirrors the Story of Our People

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Chaya Hadar Jerufi, 8, OB”M

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