Bruch Backman of the grassroots coalition "Re-Open New York" says that Mayor Bill de Blasio is treating small businesses in the city worse than the violent looters and rioters. Full Story, Video
300 New York Small Business Owners Demand To Reopen
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Small business owners gathered in lower Manhattan Wednesday to demand that Governor Andrew Cuomo allow them to reopen following closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story, Photos, Video
I Recovered From Coronavirus, What Do I Do Now?
Chaim Backman, a physical therapist and member of Crown Heights Hatzalah, offers specific techniques for recovery of coronavirus and to help patients regain strength. Full Story
L’Chaim: Gurary – Backman
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The L'Chaim of Mendel Gurary of Buffalo, NY and Mushky Backman of Monsey, NY took place in Crown Heights. Photos
Tzeirei HaShluchim West Coast Winter Boys Camp Concludes
The Tzeirei HaShluchim West Coast Winter Boys Camp, in partnership with Merkos 302's MyShliach, has concluded an amazing eight, fun-packed days of chayus, chassidishkeit and excitement. Full Story, Photos
Wedding: Hecht – Backman
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The wedding of Yaakov Hecht of Johannesburg, South Africa and Deena Backman of Crown Heights took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Preparation for Tzeirei HaShluchim Winter Camp Underway
The Tzeirei HaShluchim West Coast Winter Boys Camp by My Shliach is in the midst of preparing another fun-packed program of chayus, chassidishkeit and excitement. Full Story, Photos
Rabbi Krinsky Presents Special Gift
Sholom Hurwitz, son of Shliach Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz who is battling ALS, visited with Rebbe's secretary Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky the morning following his unforgettable appearance at the Kinus Hashluchim banquet and received a special gift. Full Story
L’Chaim: Grossbaum – Backman
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The L'Chaim of Mendy Grossbaum of Indianapolis, IN and Mushka Backman of Glendale, CA took place at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights. Photos
Hurwitz Family Fund Thanks HatzolAir
The individuals assisting ALS battling Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz say he has been "in a jail of sorts" until HatzolAir came around to fly him to New York. Full Story
Why the Controversy Over Saying “Yechi?”
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Superstition, Ayin Hora, books on intimacy, saying Yechi, meaning of current events and more. Full Story
L’Chaim: Hecht – Backman
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The L’Chaim of Yaakov Hecht of Johannesburg, South Africa and Deena Backman of Crown Heights took place at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights. Photos
Mrs. Chava (Yvette) Suissa, 82, OBM
Mrs. Chava (Yvette) Suissa of Montreal, Canada, who devoted much time to helping others, passed away on the Rebbe’s birthday, Yud Aleph Nissan. Full Story
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Sholom Backman of the Shacharis "Happy Minyan" in 770 celebrated with a cake this morning in honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka's 118th birthday. More
200 Gather in Boston for 10 Shvat
200 people from the Greater Boston area joined for a Yud Shevat family Seudah and farbrengen at the Chabad Center of Sudbury. Full Story
Shluchim Girls Winter Camp in CA
100 young shluchos return to their home-town inspired, rejuvenated and recharged after 8 fun-filled days of Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp in Glendale, California. Full Story
150 Finalists of ‘Halikut’ Program
Bochurim in Yeshivas across the US have been learning Chelek Chof of the Rebbe's Likutei Sichos; finalists for the final test in New York announced. Full Story
Shluchim Kids’ West Coast Camp
115 children of Shluchim from across the West Coast have come together for eight days of fun and friendship in a chassidishe atmosphere at winter camp. Full Story
L’Chaim: Backman – Staschower
The L'Chaim of Elimelech Backman of Albany, NY and Ita Staschower of Montreal, Canada took place at FREE shul in Crown Heights. Photos
West Coast Kinus at New Center
200 Shluchim from the states of California and Nevada gathered for their annual Kinus at the new Chabad of North Hollywood. Full Story
Connecting with Children in Crisis
Sunday: An event hosted by experts in support of Shluchim and parents dealing with children in crisis will take place in Crown Heights. Full Story
West Coast Girls Camp Concludes
The Tzeirei HaShluchos West Coast Winter Girls Camp has concluded eight, fun-packed days of chayus, chassidishkeit and excitement in Glendale, CA. Full Story
8 Days at West Coast Winter Camp
100 sons of Shluchim from the West Coast concluded a memorable winter camp in California. It even included dancing for Rubashkin. Full Story, Photos
When Rabbis Conflict With Community
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What can we do when conflicts between communities and Rabbis arise? How much should Jews integrate with the world at large, and more. Video
Students Skip Graduation Ceremony
Kiddush Hashem: The University of Maryland held an alternative Graduation Ceremony for Shabbos-observant students. Full Story
