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My Encounter
 R' Leibel OB"M and The Rebbe 
Rabbi Leibel Bistritsky was interviewed multiple times for the My Encounter with the Rebbe project. This interview took place in his home in Israel in the summer of 5766 ■ more 
    
 
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
 HaRav HaChossid Rabbi Leibel Bistritzky, OB"M 
Photograph: Shturem Archives
With sadness we inform you of the passing  of HaRav HaChossid Rabbi Yehuda Leib (Leibel) Bistritzky,ob"m. R' Leibel passed away in Eretz Yisroel where he had moved a number of years ago, at age 86. The levaye will take place at 9:30 in Yerushalayim ■ more 
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Attention Anash
 Urgent Tehillim and Tzedoko Needed 
Attention Anash and Tmimim: Please take a moment of your to say Tehillim and give tzedoko l'zchus R' Yehuda Leib ben Shifra, a prominent eltere Chossid ■ more
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Erev Shavuos in Kfar Chabad
 The Lipsker Bros. Carry On Family Tradition 
Photograph: Hyper Lipsker PR

Kfar Chabad residents were happy to participate in an old Lipsker family tradition on Erev Shavuous. The Lipskers, owners of the Hyper-Lipsker Supermarket, hosted an "Open House" event with tastes of Shavuos delicacies ■ more 

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Gala Chanukas HaBayis
 New Building Reflects Community Growth 
Photograph: San Antonio Express-News

A large crowd attended dedication ceremonies for the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning Sunday in North San Antonio. The synagogue and community center is a 12,500-square-foot, $2.5 million facility that reflects the growth of the Chabad Lubavitch community in San Antonio ■ more 

    
 
10 Years of Shlichus
 President of Cyprus Celebrates with Chabad 
Ten Years of Shlichus in Cyprus
Ten Years of Shlichus in Cyprus | Photograph: Shmulik Sofer

Shluchim Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Raskin celebrated 10 years of the Rebbe's Shlichus in Cyprus with friends and supporters. Among the honored guests was the island's president ■ more 

    
 
Shul & Mikveh
 Chanukas Habayis for $2.8 M Chabad House 
Photograph: Antonio Express-News
About 28 years ago, Rabbi Chaim Block left New York City to spread Jewish awareness across South Texas and establish an Orthodox congregation. He started inside his two-room condo, along with his wife and then-infant daughter. “Usually, a congregation is looking for a rabbi. I was a rabbi looking for a congregation ■ more 
    
 
Oholei Torah
 Popack Kindergarten Building Dedicated 
Photograph: www.ChanaBlumesPhoto.com
In a small yet classic and posh affair, friends and family of Yoseph Yitzchok and Batsheva Popack gathered as the building was dedicated in memory of Reb Shmuel Isaac Popack a”h, who passed away just a year ago, on Erev Shavuos ■ more 
    
 
26th of Iyar, 5750
 Leb'n Mit'n Rebbe: Birkas Kohanim 
The Rebbe to R' Avrohom Roth: “Consult a rabbi, explaining to him your doctor’s opinion about the surgery, and proceed as he advises. As a kohen, be sure to bless to congregation on Shavuos ■ more 
    
 
MY Encounter
 My Story: "Thank You for Your Blessing" 
The month of Adar had been hectic, with lots of activities. Suddenly we were in Nissan, and I still hadn’t written the report for Adar. There was so much to report: Purim celebrations, preparations for Pesach, many different outreach projects.Before I knew it, it was the eleventh of Nissan, the Rebbe’s birthday, and I still hadn’t written the report ■ more
    
 
Leb'n Mit Moshiach
 Main Speaker at the Farbrengen: Moshiach 
It is suggested with a “Bakasha Nafshis” (request from the soul) to Jews in the entire world: This coming Shabbos, parshas Bamidbar , during the time of Minchah - Jewish people everywhere, from all segments, should gather in a farbrengen - men, women and children:[of course – separately], in a manner of "one man with one mind ■ The main speaker at that ultimate gathering will be Moshiach Tzidkeinu ■ more
    
 
Leb'n Mit'n Rebbe
 Rare Rebbe Photo and Stories 
Photograph: Machon Avner
Shturem and Machon Avner present a rare photo of the Rebbe and two special "Rebbe stories", related by chaver Mazkirus Rabbi Leibel Groner. The stories offer a glimpse into the Rebbe’s superhuman schedule and his devotion to thousands of letters and visitors – proof that not only is a Rebbe’s life his followers, but his very day, with no breaks or changes ■ more 
    
 
A Tribute to SFJA
 Humble School Empowers Children to Succeed 
While most people were home recovering from a long day of Lag B’omer celebrations, nearly 300 people joined together for South Florida Jewish Academy’s annual dinner ■ As Richard Bernstein Esq. was led to stage, in one hand a walking stick the other hand a guide no one was ready for what was to come; what followed was jaw dropping story full of challenge, a life story that many would just have given up hope ■ more 
    
 
Photo Gallery
 Unforgettable Shabbos with IDF Metzuyonim 
Photograph: Bentzi Sasson
At a time when the United States is still reeling from the Boston terror attack, this past Shabbos one thousand Jews gathered to show support and admiration for ten severely wounded Israeli soldiers and victims of terror ■ more 
    
 
Chabad on Campus UK
 Coaching Program for Campus Shluchim 
Photograph: Avi Friedrich

Just this week Shluchim from university campuses around the United Kingdom gathered for a two-day fundraising seminar as part of the highly successful Chabad on Campus Strategic Initiative Coaching Program. The seminar took place at Chabad Lubavitch of Bloomsbury in Central London directed by Rabbi Yisroel and Devora Lew ■ full story 

    
 
Leb'n Mit Der Tzeit
 Moshiach Weekly - Parshas Bamidbor 
Chassidus explains that one of the effects the Geulah will have on the world is the revelation of Hashem's essence. Atzmus will be revealed and seen and the etzem of every Yid will be revealed and seen. This essence we all share exists beyond our external differences ■ more
    

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