- Rabbi Hershel Fogelman, Senior Chabad Emissary, 91
Rabbi Yehuda Tzvi Fogelman, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away Sunday, June 9 at the age of 91.
Mordechai Lightstone | Monday, June 17
- Increasingly, American Adult Jewish Males Request Ritual Circumcision
To circumcise or not to circumcise? Usually it’s a parent’s prerogative. When the decision falls into the lap of grown American Jewish men, a good number of them choose to enter the covenant with help from Chabad.
Rebecca Rosenthal | Monday, February 11
- Kosher Restaurant Opens in Puerto Rico
Jewish travelers to Puerto Rico are delighted to discover a kosher eatery in the heart of Old San Juan.
Rena Greenberg | Wednesday, March 6
- Swedish Court Rules in Favor of Chabad-Lubavitch Representatives
In Chana Namdar , Rochel Namdar, Shterna Namdar, Rivka Namdar vs. Gothenburg City, Rabbi Alex and Leah Namdar appealed an earlier ruling that would force them to enroll their children in Swedish schools. School authorities claimed they were in their right, enforcing a recent change to its laws that made “religion not a valid reason” for homeschooling.
Baila Olidort | Wednesday, October 17
- Chabad Float Wins People’s Choice Award at Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade
This yearly the Pegasus Parade featured a float built by Chabad of Kentucky. Chabad’s entry promoted random acts of goodness.
Mordechai Lightstone | Tuesday, May 7