The Growing Problem at Simchas Beis Hashoeva
From the COLive inbox: The Simchas Beis Hashoeva of Crown Heights has become a destination for people from around New York, and the issue it presents is a real one that should be dealt with – even if it isn’t new.
Is it Time to Talk About Tznius and Beards?
Op-Ed By Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: “As we begin preparing for Rosh Hashana, the time for reaccepting upon ourselves the kingship of Hashem, it is appropriate to speak about two very important and sensitive topics: Tznius and Beards.”
Shlucha Writes Open Letter to Frum Travelers This Summer
Mrs. Freidy Orgad, Chabad Shlucha in Cluj-Napoca (Klausenburg), Romania, wrote an open letter to frum travelers who have expectations (and demands) of Chabad centers in their vacation destinations.
Before Snapping Your Happy Pose at the Ohel…
Much ink has been spilled over the past several years regarding the various issues prevalent in the dating process, yet I would like to shine a spotlight on an issue that arises at the momentous occasion when the shidduch process is culminated.
Parents, Can You Please Let Us Do Our Job in Camp
From the COLlive inbox: A counselor at an overnight summer camp writes that some parents fail to understand that respecting boundaries is essential for the well-being of the children and the staff.
Dear Frum Social Media Influencers…
From the COLlive inbox: As a mother of teens, there is much to be said about the effects of social media. But I’d like to address the frum influencers who are on the platforms and are creating content.
A Problem Faced by Many of Our Newlywed Couples
Op-Ed by Crown Heights resident Mrs. Henya Laine: There is a problem facing many of our community’s young couples and a possible solution.
Eruv Controversy
Manhattan Rabbis Wanted to Meet the Rebbe About Eruv
Why You Shouldn’t Use the Eruv in Crown Heights
Post Gimmel Tammuz Discussion
Rosh Yeshiva’s opinion: Can We Talk About Our ‘Gimmel Tammuz’ Reality?
Activist’s response: Honesty is Required in Our ‘Gimmel Tammuz’ Conversation
Bochur’s perspective: I’m the Post Gimmel Tammuz Bochur You Speak Of…
Long Island Shliach Rabbi Shalom Moshe Paltiel’s response
To The Teacher Who Said I Wouldn’t Make It Through Mesivta
From the COLlive Inbox: “I see this Rebbi all the time, I thought of confronting him so many times, but I never did…”
Rethinking Tier 1 and Tier 2 in Shidduchim
From the COLlive inbox: A Chabad mother writes that she isn’t into the “tier 1” and “tier 2” mindset that some people have in regard to shidduchim. But, she adds, if it’s going to be like this, let’s at least rethink what’s actually important.
Can We Be Honest About Summer Camps?
Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: As parents begin thinking about overnight camps, as a parent, educator, and camp Rabbi in an excellent and mainstream Chabad overnight camp, I would like to bring something important to your attention…
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