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Transcendent Joy, Transcendent Vision Celebrated at Chabad Conference Banquet

November 16, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

An overflow crowd squeezed through more than a dozen metal detectors and into the garage-turned-gracious-lobby of the Troop C Armory in Brooklyn, New York.

Jewish Boxer, Undefeated, Moves on To Title of Rabbi

November 15, 2009 | By No Author | 0 Comments

(lubavitch.com) The would-be-rabbi waited until Shabbat was over before heading to the ring to knock out opponent Daniel Santos.

U.S. Military Armory Is Transformed for Chabad Banquet

November 15, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

This Sunday evening, thousands will file into the Troop C Armory for the banquet session, concluding the International Conference of Shluchim.

FBI, NYPD, State Department Address Security Concerns of Int’l Chabad Representatives

November 14, 2009 | By No Author | 0 Comments

(lubavitch.com) Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries at this year’s International Conference participated Thursday at a special session on security, presided over by leading security agencies.

Dancing in the Street With Newly Completed Mumbai Torah

November 13, 2009 | By Mordechai Lightstone | 0 Comments

Under a chilly, night sky, colleagues of slain emissaries to Mumbai–Rabbi Gabi and Rivky Holtzberg–danced intensely with a newly completed Torah.

Have Bed, Will Host: Crown Heights Residents Host Travelers Year Round

November 12, 2009 | By Sara Spielman | One Comment

The Crown Heights community’s hosting marathon begins in September…

Hometown Heroes: Thousands of Chabad Rabbis Return to Lubavitch Headquarters

November 10, 2009 | By C.R. Lundy | 0 Comments

The 25th annual International Conference of Shluchim,

Braids that Bind: Jewish Women Connect Through Challah Baking

November 9, 2009 | By R. C. Lundy | One Comment

At the University of Connecticut, fresh loaves of Challah serve as a bond for the students and local seniors.

Chabad Center Vandalized, Community Pulls Together

November 5, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

Three youths will be arraigned Friday morning in connection with Tuesday’s break-in at the Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Cod. The local teenagers are accused of vandalizing the synagogue, pulling a charity box off the wall, smashing doors, and throwing phylacteries on the floor.

Chabad on Campus Draws 800 College Students To Retreat in Brooklyn

November 5, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

They are trading Harvard Square and College Hill for Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue.

Ukraine Closes Schools Nationwide For Fear of Swine Flu

November 4, 2009 | By No Author | 0 Comments

Children wearing protective masks play in central square in the Ukrainian capital Kiev November 2, 2009. [Agencies]

First Israeli Real Estate Trade Fair Held in Moscow

November 3, 2009 | By S. Fridman | 0 Comments

Among the guests joining Chabad of Moscow’s Israeli community for Shabbat services and dinner last Friday night, were a group of Israeli realtors, bankers and lawyers who had come to participate in the city’s first real estate fair.

“You Will All Be Listening To Him One Day . . .”

November 2, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

A popular speaker at Jewish functions worldwide, Luchins has been selected to present the keynote address at the banquet concluding the 25th annual International Conference of Shluchim

Sunday The Rabbi Met The Queen

October 30, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

This past June, Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin received notice from Buckingham Palace that he was selected for a prestigious honor, to be bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II

Shula Swerdlov Torah Writing Commencement

October 30, 2009 | By No Author | 0 Comments

(lubavitch.com) Family and friends of Rabbi Yossi and Hindel Swerdlov of Jerusalem, participated Tuesday, October 27th, in the launching of a new Torah scroll in honor of their daughter, Shula, who was killed October 19, when she was hit by a minivan.

The Torah’s completion is scheduled to coincide with Shulah’s first yartzeit. The Swerdlov family welcomes their extended family and friends to join them in the mitzvah of writing a Torah.

To participate and honor Shula’s memory, go to www.ShulasTorah.com

Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi Visits Chabad Institutions in Chicago

October 30, 2009 | By No Author | 0 Comments

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Torah Café Invites Users to Explore Jewish Themes Online

October 28, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

In this classroom, you can chew gum and sit with your feet up. And while the teacher is in your living room, your office, and seat 16F on your next flight, you can relax. He isn’t taking attendance.

Project Launched to Preserve Jewish Graves in Ukraine

October 28, 2009 | By No Author | 0 Comments

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Jewish Teens Explore Identity With Chabad Teen Network

October 27, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

Roughly 93% of teenagers use the internet today, with 70% regularly accessing social networking sites such as facebook and myspace. Three out of four teens carry their own cell phones…

Seoul Stirrings

October 22, 2009 | By Dvora Lakein | 0 Comments

A simple melody can resonate more powerfully than the most profound sermon or even a moving service. So says Rabbi Avi Lesches, at least. Lesches and three other rabbis were in Seoul last month to assist with High Holiday activities at an American army base