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Rabbi Braun Sets an Example

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Following guidelines from the Rabbonim and doctors of the community regarding a possible resurgence of covid-19 cases in the Shchuna, the Mara D’asra of Crown Heights, Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, was seen walking today on the streets of Crown Heights in a mask, setting an example for all • Full Photo

Lubavitch Photographer Documents Ashdod

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As the Israeli government discusses closing the city of Ashdod due to a rise in coronavirus cases there, Lubavitch photographer Mendy Kurant documented an archeological site in the city that was renovated recently • Photos

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Staff of camp Chayolei Hamelech had their temperatures checked as they boarded the bus to the camp in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania where hundreds of children will be spending their summer.

Photos: R’ Mendel Throughout the Years

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In connection with the Yahrtzeit of the famed Chassid and Mashpia, R’ Mendel Futerfas, which is today, ChabadInfo.com is publishing photos of R’ Mendel throughout the years • Photos

Picture of the Day

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The Matzeiva of Rabbi Yosef Bentzion Raices, OB”M, who passed away on Tes Vov Iyar, was put up earlier this week. On the Matzeiva, many unique accomplishments from his life are specified • Full Image

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Rabbi Zalman Chanin, the director of Vaad L’Hafotzas Sichos, was seen in 770 this week after being chosen to take part in the limited Minyanim that take place every day in Beis Moshiach.

Anash and Temimim Protest Peace Plan

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Today, Anash and Temimim in Eretz Yisroel protested against the peace plan that the Israeli government is planning to implement which includes giving away settlements and recognizing a Palestinian state which is against the Rebbe’s wishes • Photos

Or Yehuda Chabad Distributes Shavuos Packages

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Chabad of Or Yehuda, directed by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hakohen Friedman, distributed beautiful packages to residents of the city for Shavuos, helping a lot of families with the Yom Tov • Photos

Tefillin at the Black Lives Matter Protest

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Today, two Bochurim were photographed putting Tefillin on a man participating in a Black Lives Matter that passed through the Shchuna. This afternoon, a man posted the picture on twitter with the caption “It wouldn’t be a protest in Crown Heights without “excuse me sir, are you jewish?” #BrooklynProtests” • Full Tweet

New Zealand Chabad Reopens

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Chabad of New Zealand, directed by Rabbi Aharon Elyakim Hakohen, resumed Minyanim and events following phase one of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. This phase allows up to ten people in a house of worship • Photos

Photos: Paris Chabad House Reopens

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Following a number of months where all Shuls were closed in France due to coronavirus, the Chabad house in Paris, called Beis Chaya Mushka, reopened with a number of restrictions imposed by the French ministry of health. Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubetzki captured photos of the Tefillos in the current restrictions • Photos

Chabad Pays it Forward

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Chabad of Chatsworth, CA, directed by Rabbi Yossi Spritzer, donated pizza to the local LAPD precinct to show appreiciation for all that the officers are doing in general, and specifically during these times.

Gathering in 770 Following the Riots

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In connection with the current protests and riots around the country, RebbeDrive published photos of an emergency gathering that took place in 770 following the riots in 1991, in which an Australian Bochur learning in Crown Heights, Yankel Rosenbaum, HY”D, was brutally murdered by rioters. Obviously the Crown Heights Riots back then were started under very different circumstances and were directly aimed at the Yidden • Photos

Flashback: Crown Heights Riots

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In connection with the current protests and riots taking place across the country, including through the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, we are publicizing a gallery of photos dating back to 1991. Being that the Crown Heights Riots then were started under very different circumstances and were directly aimed at the Yidden, a protest against those riots took place • Photos

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Today, the scaffolding around the building above the main Shul of 770 was removed following renovations to the exterior of the building over the past number of months. A beautiful picture was taken today of the front of the Shul by Shmuel Gordon.

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The Mashpia in Oholei Torah, Rabbi Nachman Schapiro, who was Chazzan at this morning’s Minyan inside 770 was seen talking to Gabbai Yosef Losh after davening.

Chabad of Nigeria Distributes 3,400 Meals

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Chabad of Nigeria, lead by Rabbi Yisroel Ozen, distributed 3,400 meals to muslim people observing the month of Ramadan in a sign of peace and co-existence between the two communities • Photos

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Yesterday, as Lag B’omer parades were going on around the world in a different manner than every other year, someone captured a photo of Dr. Ira Weiss, the Rebbe’s cardiologist, coming out and waving as the parade passed by his house in Skokie, Illinois.

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As night falls in Israel, Meron is seen nearly empty in accordance with the health ministry laws. On a regular year, hundreds of thousands would be making the trip to Meron.

They Worked Together for the Rebbe

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In connection with the recent passing of two prominent Chassidim, Mashpi’im, active members of the Crown Heights community, and good friends, we are sharing this picture of Reb Mottel Chein, OB”M and Reb Yossel Raices, OB”M.

Photos: the Rebbe with the Chief Rabbonim of Israel

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On Yud Alef Iyar 5749, the chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu and Rabbi Avrohom Shapira came to the Rebbe for a Yechidus. RebbeDrive has published photos of that Yechidus for the public to see • Photos

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We are happy to publicize a picture of a boy receiving a dollar from the Rebbe by ‘Sunday Dollars’, in this unique photo the boy can be seen wearing a facemask, something that is very common now amid the coronavirus.

The Mara D’asra and the Rosh Yeshiva

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In connection with the unfortunate passing of the Mara D’asra of Crown Heights Harav Aharon Yaacov Schwei whose Shiva was just completed and the legendary Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yisroel Friedman whose Shloshim just took place, we bring to you a photo of the two of them standing under a Chuppa together.

Photos of Rabbi Schwei Throughout the Years

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In connection with the recent unfortunate passing of the Mara D’asra of Crown Heights, Harav Aharon Yaacov Schwei, OB”M, we are publishing pictures of Rabbi Schwei throughout the years • Photos

Tishrei Photos of Rabbi Schwei

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In connection with the unfortunate passing of the Mara D’asra of Crown Heights, Harav Aharon Yaacov Schwei, we are publishing a gallery of photos ChabadInfo Photographer Chaim Tuito, took, in recent years throughout Tishrei of Rabbi Schwei • Photos

Rabbi Braun Sets an Example

Lubavitch Photographer Documents Ashdod

Picture of the Day

Photos: R’ Mendel Throughout the Years

Picture of the Day

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Anash and Temimim Protest Peace Plan

Or Yehuda Chabad Distributes Shavuos Packages

Tefillin at the Black Lives Matter Protest

New Zealand Chabad Reopens

Photos: Paris Chabad House Reopens

Chabad Pays it Forward

Gathering in 770 Following the Riots

Flashback: Crown Heights Riots

Picture of the Day

Picture of the Day

Chabad of Nigeria Distributes 3,400 Meals

Picture of the Day

Picture of the Day

They Worked Together for the Rebbe

Photos: the Rebbe with the Chief Rabbonim of Israel

Picture of the Day

The Mara D’asra and the Rosh Yeshiva

Photos of Rabbi Schwei Throughout the Years

Tishrei Photos of Rabbi Schwei

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