Where the Rebbe Gave Matonos L’evyonim

Over the next few hours, you may be deciding how best to direct your Matanos L’evyonim. Some may know that each Purim, the Rebbe would call in Rabbi Mentlick A”H and give Matonos Lo’evyonim towards Kupas Bochurim, taking care of Tmimim who needed assistance with clothing and other needs.

War Day 524: Israel Strikes Near Damascus, Unusual Jordan Infiltration

War Summary, Day 524: New hostage-ceasefire proposal only releases 5 living hostages, IDF hits terrorists planting roadside bombs, 90 tunnels found in Philadelphi Corridor, many crossing into Egypt, IDF doesn’t rule out tunnels not found and being used, Hamas can quickly rebuild some of the cross-border tunnels, Katz determined not to leave Philadelphi, 10 infiltrate from Jordanian border including minors, IAF strikes in Bekaa Valley, Lebanese Forces demand timetable for dismantling Hezbollah, airstrike in Damascus targets PIJ, and IDF delivers 10k aid packages to Syrian Druze.

Attacked Young Man Recounts Purim Miracle

Shneur Zalman, an 18-year-old from a Chabad-affiliated family in Rosh Ha’ayin, miraculously survived a shooting attack near the Ariel Industrial Zone on Wednesday. After being blinded with a laser and shot, he ditched his car and escaped by foot.

Bring Purim Joy and Mitzvos to Fellow New Yorkers

Would you like to take your family to spread the joy and Mitzvos of Purim to Jewish seniors? Would you rather hit the streets of NYC with Purim spirit or bring it to your coworkers? Or are you a High School, Sem, or Post Sem girls looking to do mivtzoim? Here are opportunities to spread the Purim joy.

Drink Responsibly: Kashrus Guide on Alcoholic Drinks

As Purim approaches, many will be purchasing or receiving alcoholic beverages, but often without considering the important Kashrus aspect. Rabbi Nissan Zibell, of “Kashrus: Be In The Know,” has compiled two easy-to-follow visual guides to help ensure your Purim is celebrated with joy — without compromising your kashrus standards.

“Velizher Rov, I Am Prepared to Give Up My Life!”

Rabbi Eliezer Pupko was the rov in the Chabad city of Velizh when Jewish communists notified him that the Frierdiker Rebbe would soon be arrested. He immediately traveled to Leningrad, where he met the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe, who reminded him of their meeting years later.

Tenth Yahrzeit of Hatomim Uri Nissan Gurary

This Purim will mark ten years since the sudden passing of Hatomim Uri Nissan Gurary AH of Antwerp, Belgium. Read about this special bochur and do a mitzva on his yahrtzeit in his memory.

War Day 523: Signs of Life From Hostage, Hamas Sends Child to Approach Soldiers

War Summary, Day 523: Signs of life from hostage Avinatan Or, Hamas demands free electricity and water from Israel, Israel mulling return to war as reported deadline approaches, new IDF chief favours soldiers handling aid in Gaza to remove Hamas, Hamas sends child to approach IDF soldiers in no-go zone, teen injured by terror attack, IDF troops locate large cache of weapons near Jerusalem, Shin Bet thwarted nearly 200 terror attacks in the past month, Israel seeking normalization with Lebanon yet Lebanon denies, Israel issues threat to Iran, and IDF chases Syrian military away from Druze villages.

Knesset Approves Bill to Establish Lubavitcher Rebbe Heritage Center

The Israeli Knesset has given preliminary approval to a bill, initiated by MK Amichai Eliyahu of the Otzma Yehudit party proposing the creation of a national heritage center dedicated to the Rebbe. “The Rebbe’s shluchim don’t ask whether you are religious, or if you align politically with the right or the left. They’re simply there for you,” Eliyahu said.  

Elegant Rambam Seminar Honored Siyum in Moscow

An extensive seminar was held in Moscow honoring the legacy of the Rambam and the study cycle of daily Rambam instituted by the Rebbe. Hundreds joined for all-day sessions followed by a lavish dinner led by the Chief Rabbis of Israel and Russia.

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