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Rabbi Mendel Plotkin, 43, OBM

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Mendel Plotkin, a young father and member of Toronto’s Chabad community. He passed away on Shabbos after experiencing cardiac complications. He was 43 years old • Full Story

BREAKING: Murderous Terrorists Caught Close To Elad

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The bloodthirsty Elad terrorists were caught on Sunday morning at about 11 a.m. after a three-day manhunt by thousands of IDF soldiers, Border Police officers, special forces, and Shin Bet operatives, assisted by helicopters and drones • Full Story, Photos, Video

Bochur Robbed at Knifepoint in Crown Heights

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A Chabad Bochur was robbed at knifepoint by four thugs in Crown Heights early on Friday morning near Sterling Place and Albany Avenue. They ran off with his wallet and the police are investigating possible suspects • Full Story

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Partners in Creation

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Is it more important to honor G-d or my parents? Rabbi Heschel Greenberg, venerated Shliach in Buffalo, NY, gives practical tips for this anyone who is faced with challenge when making choices in life • Watch

To Know and to Love

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From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, mashpia in Oholei Torah: Fifty years ago there was a Knesset member who belonged to the Left and represented an extreme position. He believed that communism is the future of humanity and in every Israeli-Palestinian conflict he automatically sided with the Arabs. In a session preceding the new year starting in Tishrei 5728, this person delivered a speech in the Knesset that was an attack against the rights of Jews and was in favor of the rights of Arabs. The speech was sprinkled with harsh and extreme expressions disparaging Israel and this speech outraged many people across the political spectrum • Click to Read

770 Rosh Yeshiva Distributes Semicha Certificates

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Rabbi Shneur Zalman Labkowski, Rosh Yeshiva of the Central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim – 770 distributed certificates yesterday to talmidim who completed the yeshiva’s semicha program. Images captured by ChabadInfo.com photographer Dov Ber Hechtman • Photos

Machon Taharas Habayis: CH Mara D’Asra Delivers First Review Shiur for Men

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Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’asra of Crown Heights and member of Crown Heights Beis Din delivered the first review of Taharas Hamishpacha for men in a series of five shiurim organized by Machon Taharas Habayislast night. Images captured by ChabadInfo.com photographer Dov Ber Hechtman • Photos

PIRSUM RISHON: Fresh Edits Released for Parshas Metzora

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In honor of Shabbos Parshas Kedoshim, ‘Mafteiach’ presents the Rebbe’s edits on the Sicha of Parshas Tazria-Metzora, 5748 (1988), a Sicha explaining the second chapter of Pirkei Avos, which we learn this week. This is the 28th installment of Hagaos released, and is part of a larger collection of the Rebbe’s Hagaos on Sichos and Maamorim recently acquired • Download

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 Dov Ber Hechtman. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week of Parshas Kedoshim in Beis Chayenu • Photos

Shabbos Times for Parshas Kedoshim

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ChabadInfo.com wishes you a good Shabbos! Above are Shabbos times for five major Lubavitch communities. Consider joining one of the “ChabadInfo Updates” Whatsapp group in order to get vital information directly to your message inbox • Join

L’Chaim: Ezagui – Chakak

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The Ezagui (Crown Heights) and Chakak (Toronto, Ontario) families celebrated the l’chaim of their children Yechi Hamelech Hamoshiach Menachem Mendel and Hodaya last night in F.R.E.E. Images captured by ChabadInfo.com photographer Shmulik Reinitz • Photos

FDA Restricts J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk

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U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots • Full Story

SAVED BY THE CHOLENT: Elad Terror Survivor Credits Cholent For Saving His Life

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An Elad resident named David Amar came close to being a victim of Thursday’s terror attack in Elad, but thankfully survived. The reason? He says it’s all due to a bowl of Cholent • Full Story, Video

Father of 10 Murdered in Elad Terror Attack

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Yehonasan Chavakuk HY’D, One of the 3 victims killed in the Elad terror attack tonight. He left behind a wife and 10 children • Full Story

Should Our School Participate in the “Israel Day” Activities?

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I am the principal in a day school that is under the auspices of the local Chabad House. We try as much as possible to brand ourselves as a community school to attract as many families as possible to our school. We were invited to participate in a city-wide celebration of “Yom HaAtzmaut – Israel Independence Day” which occurs on Hey Iyar. My question is two-fold: (1) Would the Rebbe want us to participate? (2) If not, how to present it both internally (with our board) and to the community? • Read More

CFCJ Welcomes Back Passover Emissaries

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The CFCJ welcomes back the final set of Shluchim Rabbi’s Menachem Gansburg and Menachem Greisman from Cuba whom were sent to the island to celebrate the final days of Shvii and Achron shel Pesach with the Jewish community in the capital Havana, culminating with a grand Moshiach Seudah • Full Story, Photos

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Dovid Ezagui to Chava Sorkin — Both from Brooklyn

Shmulik Greenberg – Kfar Chabad, Israel to Chani Hasofer – Tzfas, Israel

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

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Crown Heights Beis Din Hosts Welcome Reception for Visiting Rabbonim

On Sunday, Erev Shavuos, the Beis Din Tzedek of Crown Heights hosted a welcome event for a group of visiting rabbonim who traveled to the Rebbe’s shchunah. The gathering took place at the Eshel Hotel and brought together rabbinic leaders from across the world for an afternoon of Torah, connection, and mutual respect • Full Story, Photos
Urgent Call from the Lubavitcher Rebbe for the Security of the People of Israel

On the 28th of Nissan, 5750 (April 23, 1990), The Lubavitcher Rebbe issued a special public call, urging an increase in Torah study, prayer, and charity in light of reports of terrorist plans to harm Jews. “The enemies of Israel are plotting undesirable acts, G-d forbid, and certainly their schemes will be nullified and uprooted completely.” • Read More
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In a bold overnight operation, Israel launched a major strike on Iranian targets, escalating regional tensions and triggering a nationwide state of emergency • Full Article
“The Nation Shall Rise Like a Lion”

A message of strength and purpose inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe by Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, Shliach to Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida • Full Story, Video

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