Rock of Ages let our song, Praise thy saving power; Thou amidst the raging foes, Wast our sheltering tower.
Thousands gathered in Crown Heights to mark the first Yartzeit of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky obm. True to his life’s calling, he was honored through continued action, supporting Shluchim and carrying forward the Rebbe’s vision.
The Avner Institute presents the Rebbe’s comforting letter to a lonely, insecure young woman in need of uplift, and his cheerful but sensible advice: renew her faith, approach major life decisions carefully, and — above all — to seek out the company of others.
The Houston, Texas community is celebrating the 80th birthday this weekend of the devoted and inspiring Texas Head Shlucha Rebbetzin Chiena Lazaroff, with a series of events. Full Story
From the COLlive inbox: “I’ve asked this question to countless people: ‘What’s your plan if you go down and can’t work for 6 months… or forever?’ The truth is shocking: Nearly 90% of people I speak with have no answer.” Full Story
Legendary Jewish composer Yossi Green tells how his son persuaded him to write a song for a young Lubavitcher in Crown Heights and why he agreed to do it and even add his vocals to the song in Yiddish inspired by the Rebbe. Full Story, Video
The Ilyayev family completed the writing of a new Torah in memory of their father at the FREE Shul in Crown Heights on Sunday, with family and friends joining the singing and dancing. Photos
The surging candidacy of Zohran Mamdani, who is pro-Palestinian and pro-BDS movement, in the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary has sparked deep concern across the Crown Heights Jewish community. Full Story
Article by Rabbi Levi Plotkin: I recently came across a touching article on COLlive: ‘Reunited at Wedding, It Was Like 33 Years Haven’t Passed,’ the story of Yoni Gileadi, a 13-year-old non-religious boy who attended Gan Israel overnight camp in 1992. This story is echoed every summer in Gan Israel camps around the world.” Full Story
There will be a Chamah distribution today, Thursday, May 29, of very nice food boxes, with chicken, tuna, eggs, milk, produce and grocery items.
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