Braving the Blaze
Illuminations #158, a weekly publication by COLlive.com and DollarDaily.org: Rabbi Chaim and Chani Hanoka share stories and moments of Shlichus from Chabad of Pasadena, California. Full Story
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IDF Soldiers ‘Adopt’ Tefillin for Fallen Army Brothers
In an emotional and direct journey from France to the front lines in Gaza, Rabbi Yossi Amar, Director of Beth Chabad 77, accompanied by a large delegation from his community who came especially for this occasion, donated dozens of pairs of tefillin and Chitat books for the protection and safety of IDF soldiers. Full Story
Women to Daven on Behalf of Couples Waiting for Children
In honor of this week’s Parsha, Shifra and Puah of Crown Heights is launching a special initiative for women to Daven for all those waiting to be blessed with children. Full Story
European Young Jewish Professionals Kick Off Shabbaton
Thursday morning, 100 resilient young Jewish professionals from across Europe boarded the Brooklyn Bridge Ferry, for an inspirational day in Manhattan, marking the start of the CYP Encounter weekend bringing together 700 young Jews from 100 cities worldwide, to draw strength from the global community.
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L’Chaim: Blotner – Pelman
The L’Chaim of Moshe Blotner of Mesa, Arizona and Sheina Pelman of Guatemala took place at Ulam Chana Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Weekly Moment With the Rebbe
Why do Chassidim come to 770? For some, it is for advice, others for inspiration. But ultimately, it is to share with their leader and each other their strength, devotion, and attention to all matters, spiritual and physical. The Avner Institute presents tender encounters with the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe—the worried reactions to the Rebbe’s health and the willingness to do everything for the Rebbe’s recovery.
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Stay On Guard When Sending Your Child to Camp
From the COLlive inbox: “When my daughter’s camp departs from Crown Heights, they use shiny new charter buses. However, for trips later on during the summer, they use a school bus. I can’t help but wonder what other corners might be cut when our oversight is lacking.” Full Story
L’Chaim: Lieberman – Birnbaum
The L’Chaim of Gedaliah Lieberman of Milwaukee, WI and Shoshana Birnbaum of Northbrook, Illinois took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Chabad Listed in Algemeiner’s 100 People Influencing Jewish Life
On January 14, The Algemeiner unveiled its 11th annual J100 list of the “top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life” at a gala at Gotham Hall in New York City. Full Story
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: According to His Character
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Shemos: Each sage explains the verse according to his character. Full Story, Video