In connection with the unfortunate passing of Mara D’Asra Rabbi Aharon Yaacov Schwei we are republishing the first “Chag HaSmicha” Rabbinical Ordination Ceremony of the Chabad Yeshiva in Montreal took place in December of 1955. Friends of the Yeshiva published the pictures of the soon-to-be Rabbis in the Canadian Jewish Chronicle, a few days before the ceremony. Among the Rabbis is the Mara D’asra and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din Rabbi Aharon Ya’akov Schwei, OB”M • Photo
With Lag BaOmer approaching, we present our readers with a gallery of photos from 40 years ago, the year 5736. in these pictures Bochurim are seen getting ready for the Grand Lag BaOmer Parade • Photos
Today, the ninth of Iyar is the Yartzeit of the well-known Chossid Reb Pinchos (Reb Pinye) Althoiz, from the founders of Kfar Chabad. In connection to this, we are publicizing photos of his work throughout his years • Photos
This week was the Yartzeit of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Isaac Chadakov, the Rebbe’s secretary. In this picture Rabbi Chadakov can be seen (second from the left) at a gathering in Riga in the year 5693.
Today, Gimmel Iyar, marks the passing of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Isaac Chadakov, the Rebbe’s secretary.
Today was the third Yartzeit of a special famous Chassid of Dor Hashvi’i, R’ Itche Springer, OB”M. R’ Itche’s daily schedule reflected the sichos and horaos of the Rebbe. We are presenting a few photos of his later years • Photos
Berel Grossbaum (Minnesota) to Chana Shmotkin (Detroit)
L’Chaim tonight in F.R.E.E.
Baby boy to: Shmuel and Esther Neft (nee Tyshenko) – Toronto.
Baby boy to: Menachem and Esty Sheinberger – Crown Heights
Baby girl to: Meir and Chanie Levinger (nee Richler) – Yerushalayim, Israel
