Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
The government’s Hostages and Missing Persons Coordination Unit has informed the families of 33 Israeli hostages expected to be freed during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
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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
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
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
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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The L’Chaim of Moshe Blotner of Mesa, Arizona and Sheina Pelman of Guatemala took place at Ulam Chana Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
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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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
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
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