9th Annual National Russian Shabbaton

I have been to many Shabbatons over the years, where I have lectured to audiences across the world. But the moment I walked into the Crown Plaza Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, on Erev Shabbos Vayakhel Pekudei, 21 Adar, I knew that the ninth annual Russian Shabbaton would be special. As I entered, a Jew approached me and asked if this was my first time at the Russian Shabbaton. It was. He assured me that he had attended all previous eight Shabbatons, and that I was in for the best Shabbaton of my life.

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TEN MOMENTS OF REDEMPTION

Nothing prepared the Jewish world for the happy news that suddenly appeared on the small screens, announcing the sudden freeing of R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin * Beis Moshiach tracked the explosion of tremendous joy that united the entire Jewish world around the globe, and offers a fascinating timeline of ten special moments, from the moment of the commutation to the uplifting speech given in 770 at the main Hei Teives farbrengen on Motzaei Shabbos.

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DINUSH IS HOME AND EATING!

Dinush, who garnered worldwide attention with the campaign to raise funds for her operation, has returned home. * Exclusive: Her mother, Chaya Rivkin, shares the hard times, the miracles, and the gratitude.

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THE REBBE’S VIEW ON MINISTERIAL MALFEASANCE

Chareidim are thrilled with the appointment of R’ Litzman as a minister in the Israeli government. Beis Moshiach presents the Rebbe’s view on the matter as well as the view of the Moetzes G’dolei Ha’Torah for over sixty years, that a minister in the government means he is a full participant in the biblical prohibitions that are perpetrated by the government. So what changed

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TERROR AND FAITH

The wave of terror in Paris left the Jewish community in France reeling and mourning, as they struggle to digest the new reality. * Leaders and rabbanim, led by the Rebbe’s shluchim, were the first to stand by the side of the bereaved families and all of French Jewry, providing spiritual and material support. * Exclusive: Stories of those who experienced astonishing miracles.

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HONOR A LOVED ONE TO WIN A SEFER TORAH FOR YOUR LOCAL CHABAD HOUSE

A new project has been launched by an innovative sofer to give people an affordable way to honor loved ones by securing an aliya and help the Rebbe’s shluchim and struggling Chabad Houses in all corners of the globe.

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IN THE EYE OF THE POLITICAL STORM IN CRIMEA

Upon the Russian invasion of Crimea, we wanted to speak with the shliach to Simferopol, R’ Lipszyc, but it was hard to reach him. It turned out, he had been in the US fundraising and was on his way back to Crimea but was unable to get there once he reached Moscow. * His wife, who was left in the city on her own, in dangerous proximity to the Russian armed forces, boarded a train at the last minute. * They both eventually arrived in the US where they are fundraising for the great expenses before Pesach and from where they are leading their community from a distance. * Shortly after they landed, we sat together for an interview and heard firsthand about the dramatic events.

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THE SHLUCHIM IN THE UKRAINE ARE CARRYING ON

Despite the massive demonstrations, bloodshed, and political upheavals, the shluchim in the Ukraine, particularly in Kiev, tell about the continuation of their mission along with the tension.

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THE PRIME MINISTER’S CHABAD DELEGATION

The prime minister of Canada, Mr. Stephen Harper, the greatest political friend of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, recently visited Eretz Yisroel for the first time. Included in his entourage were a dozen shluchim from Canada along with ministers and other public figures. * A member of the delegation, R’ YY Zaltzman, told Beis Moshiach about the special relationship the shluchim in Canada have with the prime minister, about the seventh mitzva of the Noachide Laws, and more.

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LEARNING AND LIVING GEULA

A Yom Iyun – Yeshiva for a Day took place recently which dealt with the topic of “The State of the World in Yemos HaMoshiach.” The gathering took place in Yeshivas Tomchei T’mimim in B’nei Brak and was attended by shluchim, directors of Chabad houses, teachers, and balabatim.

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“DIDAN NATZACH” IN NAZARETH ELITE

The defense lawyers maintained that Chabad didn’t stand a chance. But Rabbi Nachshon, a devout and ardent follower of the Rebbe, tapped into his unwavering connection to the Rebbe and knew with certainty that the Rebbe would “turn things around.”

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CORONATION RABBI

Upon the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Holland got its first new king in over 100 years. After 33 years on the throne, Beatrix, 75, said that it was time for “a new generation” to reign. Her son, King Willem-Alexander is 46. * Among the official guests to the ceremony was the Chief Rabbi and shliach of the Rebbe, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs.

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A POWERFUL AND MOVING DINNER FOR YESHIVAS CHANOCH LENAAR

Rabbi Eliezer Wilschanski announced on behalf of the yeshiva administration and faculty that they would soon be accepting more students. He called upon the institution’s growing circle of friends and supporters to assist in opening the gates of opportunity to all those interested in participating in this program.

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