Texting Teens Compete in Jewish Knowledge
For better or for worse, teenagers spend much of their time on their phones—nine hours a day on average—making it an effective way to reach them. At seven o’clock, every Monday and Thursday evening, the cell phones of over 3,000 Jewish teens around the United States and Canada buzz as they receive a text message with a Jewish question and a multiple-choice answer. JText, as the program is called, engages teens using the medium most comfortable to them, offering an opportunity to learn more about Judaism with a tap on their phones.
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In the Media
Wicked Local
Arlington shows solidarity with Jewish community following Chabad fires
May 20, 2019
Boston 25
Rewards Offered for Information on Arsonist Targeting Local Jewish Centers
May 17, 2019
JTA
Fire at Chabad Center in Suburban Boston Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
May 16, 2019
Jewish Standard
May 16, 2019
Boston 25 News
Arlington PD Trying to Identify Person Seen Near Fire at Chabad Center, Rabbi's house
May 15, 2019
Universal Hub
Fire at Arlington Rabbi's Home was Possibly Set, Police Say
May 15, 2019
Cleveland Jewish News
Security Company Donates ‘AI Doorman’ to 100 Chabad Centers
May 15, 2019
The Lamplighters of Zagreb
"For the first time in Croatia, we have the experience of a Jewish community that is practicing all the traditions. And this has changed everything. Chabad is the rebuilding of Jewish life here.”
Baila Olidort | News | Thursday, May 9
When is a Hill Not Just a Hill?
The natural playground is a living outdoor classroom where the children’s natural curiosity leads them to study caterpillars and collect millipedes. The playground uses materials like plants, boulders, logs, and earth mounds to provide a creative, interactive play experience. The environment facilitates the type of play that kept earlier generations occupied--a type of play that is becoming increasingly rare today.
Tzipora Reitman | News | Tuesday, May 7
Why is Chabad Hosting an Anti-Israel Activist?
It was terribly upsetting for me to learn about a Jewish pro-Palestinian activist who was feeling right at home at Chabad. American campuses are so hostile to Israel today. As Jews, I believe we must speak in support of Israel, and that we must speak out against the organizations that threaten its survival.
Mendel Matusof | News | Wednesday, May 1
Nature Rules, but Miracles Happen
Do you believe in miracles? To ask a Jew this question is like asking a raindrop whether it believes in clouds.
Baruch S. Davidson | News | Monday, April 29
Getting High on Jewish Pride
Did someone say Jewish teens are feeling intimidated?
Not the two-thousand-five hundred who converged on Manhattan’s Times Square for a spectacular havdalah and Jewish concert in February. They came from 450 cities around the world and Times Square was rocking with Jewish pride.
Staff Writer | News | Thursday, April 18
Five Communal Leaders Share Their Dream Seder Guest
Some of us would have loved to be a fly on the wall at the Seder described in the Haggadah:
It happened that Rabbi Eliezer, Rabbi Yehoshua, Rabbi Elazar ben Azaryah, Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Tarphon were reclining [at a Seder] in Bnei Brak. They were discussing the exodus from Egypt all that night . . .
We asked Chabad representatives to tell us which biblical, Talmudic or medieval personality they’d like to have at their Seder table.
Staff Writer | News | Thursday, April 18
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- Texting Teens Compete in Jewish KnowledgeFor better or for worse, teenagers spend much of their time on their phones—nine hours a day on average—making it an effective way to reach them. At seven o’clock, every Monday and Thursday evening, the cell phones of over 3,000 Jewish teens around the United States and Canada buzz as they receive a text message with a Jewish question and a multiple-choice answer. JText, as the program is called, engages teens using the medium most comfortable to them, offering an opportunity to learn more about Judaism with a tap on their phones.
- Police Investigating Third Suspicious Fire Set At A Massachusetts Chabad CenterMassachusetts law enforcement is investigating three arson incidents that occurred at two Chabad centers.
- Chabad of Galloway Bridges the GenerationsIn October of 2016, Rabbi Meir and Shaina (Matusof) Rapoport arrived to Galloway township to serve Jewish students at Stockton University. They purchased a property on the main street in town, a central location for students. “Chabad House–Jewish Student Center” read they hung a sign on their new door on Jimmie Leeds Road.
- Hundreds Expected to Shabbat in the HeightsThis weekend, hundreds of adults and children from seventy five cities around the world will spend Shabbat in Crown Heights exploring the Chabad heartland.
- Your Place Is Here: An Emissary Reflects With CandorOn the day of the mikvah inauguration, Reizy Zaklas took a break from all the hoopla to reflect as we sat in her kitchen. I began by asking her if she would be willing to share some of her personal experiences leading up to this happy moment. She did, at first with the caveat that she did not want these stories published. But after some persuading, she agreed. The following is an excerpt of our conversation.
