Uganda Gets First Hachnosas Sefer Torah

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Can I use Ma’aser from an inheritance on my mother’s dental bills, that my parents are having difficulty paying?
האם יוצאים ספירת העומר כשסופר הלילה, דהיינו שאומר ״הלילה ליל כך וכך לעומר״ או כיו״ב בשאר שפות?
I know we avoid eating apples on Erev Pesach. How about drinking apple juice?
We bought cutting boards, and it says they’re made out of wheat straw. is that an issue for Pesach?
Is there a problem when one of my Shabbos Licht went out pretty soon after I lit it?

Africa

2 years ago

Uganda Gets First Hachnosas Sefer Torah

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Chabad of Uganda, headed by Rabbi Moshe and Yocheved Raskin, hosted Uganda’s historic Siyum Sefer Torah – the first in the African country’s history • Full Story, Photos

Africa

2 years ago

The Light of Chanukah Shines Bright in Ethiopia

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In the middle of Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, which serves as a major transit hub. A public Menorah and mitzva stand were set up at the airport by the Rebbe’s Shluchim to Ethiopia, Rabbi Eliyahu Habib, to ensure that Jewish travelers have a Chanukah experience while traveling through the airport during the holiday. In addition, a large Public Menorah in the center of Addis Ababa, joined by hundreds, including government officials, and Ambassadors from all over the world • Full Story, Photos

Africa

2 years ago

Chabad of Namibia Brings Chanukah to the Jews of Windhoek and Beyond

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At Windhoek’s Central Park, a Public Chanukah Menorah lighting took place, arranged by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Mushka Rahimi of Chabad of Namibia. Dozens of Jews from the local community came to celebrate with a Public Menorah lighting and event • Full Story, Photos

Africa

2 years ago

Chabad of Uganda Hosts High-Profile Chanukah Event

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Chabad of Uganda, headed by Rabbi Moshe and Yocheved Raskin, hosted a high-profile Chanukah event attended by about 150 people, including the Jewish community, government officials, ambassadors and CEO’s. The event took place on the third night of Chanukah at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala • Photos

Africa

2 years ago

Morocco: Tanya Printed In The Sahara Desert For The First Time

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For the first time, the Tanya was printed in the Sahara Desert, “the largest hot desert in the world”, by the Shliach Rabbi Levi Banon. Together with the Bochurim who assist with shlichus in Morocco. The printing was followed by dancing and L’chaim in honor of Yud-Tes Kislev • Photos

News

3 years ago

Bringing Glatt Kosher to Namibia

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As ChabadInfo.com reported less than a year ago, a new Chabad house was established in the south-western African country of Namibia by Shluchim Rabbi Yosef and Mushka Rahimi. As soon as they arrived, the young couple realized shechita would be a challenge, but a challenge they can overcome. After a lot of effort, the Shluchim managed to bring down a Shochet ahead of Tishrei had a Kosher Shechita in Namibia this past Chai Elul. Providing the Chabad house and community Glatt Kosher meat for the first time • Photos