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Skype in the Service of Mivtza Tefillin |  | | Photograph: Hassidout.org | Rabbi Michael Cohen, director of the Beit Chabad Francophone of New York, regularly visits New York Jews for Mivtza Tefillin. Many of them have their own pair of Tefillin in their office, but do not use them regularly on their own ■ more  | | | | | | | Simcha Monica, CA
6th Yahrtzeit Farbrengen for Beloved Shliach |  | | Photograph: CHI | As people entered the Shul, they davened Mincha and were helped with Tefilin if needed. They then washed and sat down at the tables to enjoy a full dinner, and spend some time “farbrenging” with their table mates, recounting their experiences with Rabbi Levitansky, or “Avremel” as he was fondly known ■ more  | | | | | | | Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Loss: Mrs. Chana Friedman, OBM |  | | With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chana Friedman, a long time resident of Crown Heights. The levaye took place today ■ Nichum Aveilim | | | | | | | Oholei Torah Mesivta
Nachas: Grand Tanya Final on 53 Prokim |  | | On Tuesday, Sivan 12, Tmimim from Oholei Torah Mesivta Shiur Gimmel, held a grand final on all 53 Prokim of Tanya which they just concluded with their Mashpia Rabbi Nissim Lagziel ■ For the grand final Rabbi Leibel Altein, author of the Chasiddus Mevueres, came to test all the Tmimim. Rabbi Altein was amazed by their knowledge ■ Rabbi Altein noted how the most bochurim live perek Mem Vov ■ more | | | | | | | Southern Oklahoma
Chabad Community Center Continuing Efforts |  | | Photograph: Chabad.org | With a wide swath of suburban Oklahoma City destroyed, and the need for food and basic living supplies growing, The Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma continued its efforts to assist those devastated by the tornado that sped through parts of Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon, leaving 24 dead, nine of them children. Nearly 250 people have been reported injured ■ more | | | | | | | Living Torah App
Two Weeks, Over 50,000 Views |  | | The Living Torah app launched by JEM earlier this month has been installed on over 6,000 devices, and over 50,000 videos have been viewed within its first two weeks, with the average viewing time well over a minute, that works out to more than one month of continuous viewing ■ more | | | | | | | Another Mivtzoim App
App Revolutionizes Mezuzah Placement |  | | A new Mezuzah app has just been added to the iPhone and Android app stores. Created by the same developers who brought you the Tefillin Guide which was in several top 100 lists, this app is expected to draw similarly impressive positions in the Top 100 lists ■ more | | | | | | | Chaya Aydel Seminary
Congresswoman Inspired by Sem Staff & Girls |  | Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz visited Chabad of South Broward Headquarters in Hallandale Beach, Florida, and addressed the students and faculty of the Chaya Aydel Seminary, on Monday, May 20th. The Congresswoman was visibly inspired by the young ladies, and responded to questions students and faculty asked. The visit was a celebration of Jewish Heritage Month ■ more | | | | | | | Didan Notzach
Litchfield: Bais Chabad Move Approved |  | | “This is a very historic day for the town of Litchfield,” Rabbi Joseph Eisenbach of Chabad said. “I think it is beautiful that the commission voted in favor and we hope the spirit will continue of true love and inclusiveness ■ more | | | | | | | "Response Overwhelming"
Killer Tornado Hits Oklahoma, Shliach Assists |  | | The Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma has opened its building as a shelter and is collecting supplies for families and the elderly displaced by the devastating tornado that sped through Oklahoma City Monday afternoon, leaving at least 91 dead, including 20 children, and hundreds more injured ■ more | | | | | | | Mesivta Oholei Torah
Kinnus Torah Enhances Torah Learning |  | On Sunday the 10th of Sivan a Kinnus Torah was held, in the main zal of Oholei Torah Mesivta on Troy Avenue with the members of the hanhola, talmidim and special guests. Opening the evening was Rabbi Zushe Wilhelm, Menahel, who expounded on the idea of the Kinnusei Torah connected with the three Yomim Tovim, and the encouragement of the Rebbe for such events ■ more | | | | | | | Attention Anash & Tmimim
Urgent Tehillim and Tzedoko Needed |  | | Urgent Tehillim Needed! Please take a moment to say a kapitel Tehillem for the speedy recovery for Michla Breindel bas Esther Chana, that it should be speedy, miraculous, and complete ■ more | | | | | | | Chabad of SW Coral Springs
Community Sponsored Hachnosas Sefer Torah |  | | Photograph: Examiner / Richard Klempner | | Since June 2012, a scribe in Israel worked on the new Torah for Chabad Of Coral Springs South West, directed by Shluchim Rabbi Yankie and Chana Denburg. This of course is no easy task, An authentic Torah scroll is a great piece of work, labor and skill, between 62 and 84 sheets of parchment cured, tanned, scraped and prepared according to exacting Torah law specifications containing exactly 304,808 letters ■ more | | | | | | | Rabbi & Mrs. Mordey Richler
New Shluchim Join The Rebbe's Army |  | | Rabbi & Mrs. Mordey and Shaina (nee Simons) Richler, together with their daughter Rochel, will IYH be moving to S. Lake Tahoe, CA to open a Chabad Center. Their goal is to strengthen Jewish awareness and pride for the residents, homeowners and the millions of vacationers to this idyllic California destination ■ more | | | | | | | Isru Chag in Crown Heights
Kiddies Enjoy Carnival & French Twins Show |  | | Photograph: CHI | Crown Heights children were treated to a carnival and show by the French Twins on Montgomery Street in honor of Isru Chag. The outing was sponsored by local businesses ■ more | | | | | | | Yud Daled Sivan:
Sefer Torah Honoring Mrs. SS Blesofsky OB"M |  | | Hascholas Sefer Torah | Photograph: Shturem Archives | | In a few days, family and friends will gather together for a Siyum Sefer Torah in honor of Mrs. Shterna Sara Blesofsky OBM bas Reb Chaim Tashkenter Hurwitz OBM. It will take place on her 2nd yahrtzeit, 14th of Sivan IY"H ■ more | | | | | | | | | Are you a witness to a news event? Have an exclusive picture? A Mazel Tov? A comment on a current event?
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