Decades Before Zoom, The Rebbe Used Interactive Video to Connect the World

In 1989, the “Chanukah Live” program showed that satellite technology can advance connectedness, peace and unity Under the pressure of social distancing and social isolation, we are seeing the awakening of a renewed social consciousness. Not only have our interactions with others not declined, but they have become more meaningful, more precious, more intentional, more […]

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Interview: How to Find Purpose in Isolation

Rabbi Tuvia Teldon to host a four-week online course on individual aspiration Stuck at home in a world shaped by (G‑d forbid) illness, isolation, monotony and worry, it’s easy to lose sight of purpose. To provide much-needed Jewish insight and inspiration in these extraordinarily challenging times, Chabad.org has produced an all-new online course hosted by […]

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Yitzchok Kosofsky, 89, the CPA Behind Kosher Milk for Chicago

He was a dedicated volunteer for many projects to spread Judaism As thousands of Jewish families in the Midwest enjoyed fresh, chalav Yisrael milk over Passover, few knew that their dairy drink was due to the efforts of a humble CPA named Yitzchok Eliyahu (Irwin) Kosofsky, who passed away prior to the holiday at the […]

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Oxygen And Other Blessings

A thank you note from a covid-19 survivor. I’ve had a fever for weeks. Every day seemed like forever. I isolated myself in the Chabad Center.  Shivers. Sweats. Shivers and sweats. Coughing. Coughing that wouldn’ stop. I took the COVID testing in Ephrata [Pennsylvania],  on Monday. They said they’ll know in four days… Four days […]

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Make Your Own Men’s Mikvah for $400

Basic 118 in X 30 Pool $100 https://amzn.to/2KuGqJP 15ft x 48in Easy Set Above Ground Inflatable Pool w/Pump and Solar Cover $523 https://amzn.to/2Kuf86A Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Spa $600 https://amzn.to/3eDcZTM

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Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, 72, International Leader in Kosher Supervision

Head of OK Kosher was universally respected for principles and scholarship Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, head of one of the world’s largest kosher certifying agencies, passed away on April 16, the last day of Passover. He was 72 years old and succumbed to the coronavirus. A brilliant scholar, outstanding organizer and consummate professional, Rabbi Levy […]

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Alone, COVID-19 Victims Hear Final Prayers Online

Hospital staff stand in for family and clergy Chest rising and falling, machines beeping, the hospital room is eerily calm. Nurses flitter in and out, staying just as long as they need to before turning their attention to the next patient. They have so much to do and so little time to do it. The […]

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