From the COLlive inbox: “Bad news makes noise. You will always hear about the couple who got divorced over those who got married, especially when they divorced so soon.” Full Story
Wedding: Schusterman – Moss
The wedding of Mendy Schusterman of Peabody, Massachusetts and Malkie Moss of Flatbush NY took place at Razag Ballroom in Crown Heights. Photos
Lubavitch Woman to Train ‘Nurtured Heart Approach’
Mussi Diskin, a Lubavitch wife and mother raised on Shlichus in Northern California, will be the very first Peer Leader to run a Nurtured Heart Approach® training for women parents, educators and therapists in the US. Full Story
Tanya Was Printed in 8 Cities Across Sweden
Merkos Shlichus bochurim Zushe Rivkin and Mendel Andrusier travelled around the West Coast of Sweden, visiting the local Jews and printing Tanyas in 8 cities. Full Story
Scene of Jewish Pride at Sydney Opera House
Jewish children taking part in the JewQ Australia competition finals gathered for a rally of Jewish pride and group photo at the Sydney Opera House, the site of many antisemitic protests in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel. Full Story
New Engagement
Nati Sherman – Beitar Illit, Israel to Dobi Levin – Kiryat Malachi, Israel
L’Chaim: Tonight (Sun) at 1315 Sterling Pl, 9:00 PM
How Do We Respond to Arguments Claiming That Jews Are Racists?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Do We Respond to Arguments Claiming That Jews Are Racists? How Does Elul Empower Us Today? Why Is It the “King” and Not the “Queen” in the Field? Video
New Engagement
Dovber Feldman (ben R’ Mendel) – Crown Heights to Shterna Sara Backman – Crown Heights
R’ Pinye Rakshiker, Mashpia in Poltava
"Chassidim and Their Niggunim" by Rabbi Moshe Weinfeld: The Chossid R' Pinye Rakshiker (1892–1943), the mashpia of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Poltava. Audio
Meet the Chinuch Shlucha: Morah Rivky Eilenberg
Meet the Chinuch Shlucha: Morah Rivky Eilenberg, educator at Magen Israel Center in Great Neck, New York, gives back to school advice and her favorite new school year tradition. Full Story
New Engagement
Mendy Dugan – Chicago, IL to Chana Eliyahu – Miami, FL
L’Chaim: Tonight (Sun.) at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel
Help a Single Mother from the Community
A single mother from the community has fallen upon a crisis. Her marriage of many years fell apart in difficult circumstances, and she is left caring for more than 4 children alone. Full Story
Exceptional, Not Handicapped: IDF Hero’s Inspiring Story of Survival
Podcaster Chaya Benchemhoun hosts Baily Schneider and Dvir Dangur, an IDF hero who was severely wounded while defending the land of Israel from terrorists. Video
New Video Series on Education Tips From the Rebbe
A new video series from JEM offers tips on educating children. Full Story
New Engagement
Sholom Borenstein – Crown Heights to Bassie Andrusier – Cooper City, FL
L’Chaim: Monday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Warm ‘Welcome Home’ for Ohr Menachem Students: 2
Students of Ohr Menachem Cheder in Crown Heights hopped excitedly off the bus while continuing to catch up and reminisce with their friends about their summer experiences on the first day of school. Full Story
New Engagement
Betzalel Evenchik – Cleveland, OH to Hindi Lerner – Los Angeles, CA
L’Chaim: Tonight (Sun.) night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 8 pm
Warm ‘Welcome Home’ for Ohr Menachem Students
Students of Ohr Menachem Cheder in Crown Heights hopped excitedly off the bus while continuing to catch up and reminisce with their friends about their summer experiences on the first day of school. Full Story
Parsha Studio: Chocolate Bird’s Nest
COLlive.com presents a weekly series from the creative minds at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights. Parsha Studio will explore the Parsha through crafting, painting, science experiments, and culinary art. This week: Chocolate Bird’s Nest for Parshas Ki Seitzei. Full Story
Two Lubavitch Creators Honor Kedoshim of Simchas Torah
Yitzchok Moully and Laizer Mangel came up with a meaningful way to honor the memory of the Simchas Torah kedoshim: a Sefer Torah Mantle and a Bima Cover. Full Story
Wedding: Altman – Zirkind
The wedding of Meir Moshe Altman and Chaya Mushka Zirkind, both of Crown Heights, took place at Razag Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Looking for a Yeshiva for Your Son? HaMesivta is Accepting Applications
As the new school year has just begun, are you still searching for the right yeshiva for your son? Or perhaps you know someone who is? HaMesivta, located less than 20 minutes from Crown Heights, is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Full Story
Man Arrested in Canada for Alleged Plot to Attack 770
A Pakistani national in Canada was arrested for planning to travel to New York to carry out a mass shooting at a Chabad Headquarters 770 in Brooklyn during Tishrei. Full Story