A Gift For The Rebbe: New Shul Inaugurated in Larnaca, Cyprus

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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?

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3 weeks ago

A Gift For The Rebbe: New Shul Inaugurated in Larnaca, Cyprus

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In honor of Yud Alef Nissan, the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday, a brand-new shul was inaugurated in Oroklini, a growing suburb of Larnaca, Cyprus, directed by Shluchim Rabbi Zalman and Menuchi Alperowitz • Full Story, Photos

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2 months ago

New Mikvah Inaugurated in Limassol, Cyprus

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A new mikvah was inaugurated in Limassol, Cyprus, marking a historic milestone for the city’s Jewish community. Built in honor of and through the generosity of Mrs. Tamara Berger and her family, the mikvah is part of the ongoing growth of Chabad of Limassol, led by shliach Rabbi Yair Beitch • Full Story, Photos

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3 months ago

Minister Amichai Shikli Visits Cyprus Jewish Community Amid Rapid Growth

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Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Shikli visited the Jewish community in Cyprus this week, following the rapid expansion of the community, which now numbers over 4,000 families. The minister met with Rabbi Aryeh Zev Raskin, the Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Cyprus, where they discussed pressing security challenges and explored initiatives to strengthen Jewish institutions across the island • Full Story

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1 year ago

UK’s Chief Rabbi Visits Cyprus in Historic Visit

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During a two-day visit to the Jewish community of Cyprus, Ephraim Mirvis, the UK’s Chief Rabbi was officially welcomed by the country’s Chief Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin. At the center of the visit, the chief rabbis laid the cornerstone for the Larnaca’s new King David School. The Chief Rabbi also met the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides • Full Story, Photos

Europe

2 years ago

Iranian Terror Attack Against Chabad of Cyprus Thwarted

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Media outlets in Cyprus reported on Sunday morning that an Iranian terror attack on the island against Israeli or Jewish targets including the Chabad House has been thwarted • Full Story

Europe

2 years ago

Chabad Lights Up Cyprus on Chanukah

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Chabad Houses throughout Cyprus under the Head Shliach Rabbi Aryeh Zeev Raskin lit up Cyprus for Chanukah with Public Menorah lightings, events and menorah parades in Cyprus cities including Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Ayia Napa • Full Story, Photos