Communicated: TefillaChillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.
Community Currents – August 17, 2012
Posted on: August 15th, 2012
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Posted on: August 9th, 2012
Sections → Community → West Coast HappeningsTouro College Los Angeles (TCLA), the West Coast’s only WASC-accredited Orthodox Jewish college, recently celebrated its sixth annual commencement ceremony.
Community Currents – August 10, 2012
Posted on: August 8th, 2012
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It’s My Opinion: Weathering The Storm
Posted on: August 1st, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaSouth Florida will soon be marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, the last Category 5 hurricane to strike the United States. The storm hit South Miami-Dade county on August 24, 1992. It left a path of devastation.
Chabad Of South Broward To Hold Daf Yomi Shiur
Posted on: August 1st, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaDaf yomi will be returning to Hallandale on August 3. The daily study of one page of Talmud will start again at the Chabad of South Broward, 1295 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Rabbi Mordy Feiner, director of the South Broward Kollel for Businessmen and Professionals, has announced the new (13th) cycle.
Tomchei Shabbos Of Miami Serves Needy Families
Posted on: August 1st, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaTomchei Shabbos of Miami was founded in 2009 by students of Rabbi Friedberg of North Miami Beach. Every Friday the organization distributes kosher food to more than seventy families throughout South Florida. Tomchei Shabbos means “supporters of the Sabbath” and that is just what the organization does.
Community Currents – August 3, 2012
Posted on: August 1st, 2012
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Luncheon Honors Wallenberg And L.A. Residents
Posted on: July 27th, 2012
Sections → Community → West Coast HappeningsBoth houses of Congress unanimously passed bills awarding World War II hero, Raoul Wallenberg, with the country’s highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, in recognition of his heroism in saving 100,000 Jews during the waning days of the Holocaust. The legislation is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama shortly.
The Twelfth Siyum HaShas Of Daf Yomi
Posted on: July 26th, 2012
Sections → Community → Upcoming EventsThis coming Wednesday evening, August 1, will see the largest convergence ever of American Jewry at a daf yomi Siyum HaShas celebration. The event, the Twelfth Siyum HaShas, to be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford in the New Jersey Meadowlands, is sponsored by the Daf Yomi Commission of Agudath Israel of America.
A Celebration Seven And A Half Years In The Making
Posted on: July 25th, 2012
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldWith the countdown to the twelfth Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi now down to the single digits, organizers of the event are working furiously to ensure that the massive event, for which all 93,000 available tickets have been sold, goes off without a hitch.
Community Currents – July 27, 2012
Posted on: July 25th, 2012
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It’s My Opinion: Do The Right Thing
Posted on: July 21st, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaTomas Lopez was a lifeguard in Hallandale, Florida who saved a drowning tourist. Then he was fired. The private company that had hired him said he broke the rules. They claimed his action had caused a liability. The struggling swimmer he saved was 1,500 feet away from the zone Lopez was hired to guard. Lopez had deserted his post.
Azkara Held For Rabbi Yoseph Oziel
Posted on: July 21st, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaThe Shul of Bal Harbour, 9540 Collins Avenue in Surfside, held an askara (commemoration) marking seven days since the passing of Rabbi Yoseph Oziel on Tuesday, July 10. Minchah services were followed by divrei Torah from prominent rabbis and concluded with Arvit.
Chabad House Hosts Joe Kaufman For Lunch & Learn
Posted on: July 21st, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaThe Chabad House in Miami Beach hosted a lecture and “the best lunch in town” on Wednesday, July 11, at its location, 669 Lincoln Lane North. The congregation’s spiritual leader, Rabbi Zev Katz, started the program with a dvar Torah. The talk was followed by guest speaker Joe Kaufman, who spoke on the direction of political movements in the Middle East and the Maghreb. Kaufman’s presentation was titled “Arab Spring or Nuclear Winter?”
Rebbetzin Chave Hecht And Camp Emunah To Be Honored
Posted on: July 20th, 2012
Sections → Features → Features On The Jewish WorldOn Sunday, July 22, Ulster County Chabad, in association with the Ellenville Jewish community and Camp Emunah, will hold the 10th Annual Empowerment Breakfast at Congregation Ezrath Israel on Rabbi Herman Eisner Square in Ellenville, N.Y. The program will start at 9 a.m.
Community Currents – July 20, 2012
Posted on: July 18th, 2012
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