Why are there Distractions in Serving Hashem

Current Member of the Knesset (Likud) and former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat visited 770 Eastern Parkway today as part of his current trip to the United States. The politician toured various parts of ‘Chabad World Headquarters’, including the Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad, the office of WLCC, and the apartment of the Frierdiker Rebbe. Mr. Barkat met with local leaders, lauding the success of Chabad operations worldwide, citing the Jewish people’s dire need for the Rebbe MH”s shluchim • Full Story, Photos

Buses pulled out of Crown Heights earlier this week. Their passengers, many excited soon to be campers. Their destination, the oasis, both b’gashmiyus and b’ruchnius, called the Poconos in Northeast Pennsylvania. It was the start of Camp Gan Yisroel – Poconos, a camp which provides its campers with fun, relaxation, and spiritual fulfillment, all in accordance with the instructions of the Rebbe MH”M. ChabadInfo.com presents a gallery of highlights from the first week of camp • Photos

Last Wednesday, 11 Menachem Av, over 1,000 people joined to celebrate the completion of a Sefer Torah, written in memory of Rabbi Mordechai Anati, founder of Beis Moshiach Center in Lauderhill, Florida, donated by his son-in-law and daughter R’ Aryeh and Mrs. Chana Gayer • Full Story, Photos

Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Gottleib passed away at 82 years of age, but not before writing 60 books which are mainstays in Jewish homes the world over • His most monumental work was the series Toldos Levi Yitzchak (in English, “Rabbi, Mystic, Leader”), a book documenting the life of the Rebbe’s holy father • By Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article