FTP – Distinguised Jews Of America – Sam Travis

In the book Distinguished Jews of America that was published in 1917 there’s an interview/article on Zaidy Sam Travis in which the writer quotes about him: ” Mr. Travis belongs to those men who are doing things and not talking Continue reading FTP – Distinguised Jews Of America – Sam Travis

FTP – Sam Travis And West Side Institutional Synagouge

In 1917 Zaidy (Sam Travis) helped establish the famous West Side Institutional Synagogue on the West Side in Manhattan and is listed on the original corporate filing as one of the trustees.  It’s documented that Rabbi Goldstein’s went to Tulsa Continue reading FTP – Sam Travis And West Side Institutional Synagouge

Letter From The Rebbe To Daddy A”H- The Differences Between The Four Worlds

In honor of 1 Elul, this Sunday, I present a letter from the Rebbe dated 1 Elul 5708 (1948) to Daddy A”H where the Rebbe explains the differences between the four spiritual worlds. Letter No. 390: Explanations regarding the differences Continue reading Letter From The Rebbe To Daddy A”H- The Differences Between The Four Worlds

New Weekly Learning Opportunity In Memory Of Mommy/Bubby – Story

Every Sunday morning at 10 am EST there will be a 10-15 min Mishnayous class in English given in honor of Mommy/Bubby. If you would like to participate in hearing the class please email me or text me so that Continue reading New Weekly Learning Opportunity In Memory Of Mommy/Bubby – Story

TIOFH – J. J. Bistritzky Yartzheit

Today 21 Menachem AV is Jacob Jan Bistritzky’s yartzheit. Genealogy – Opi’s Father Yehuda Leib (daddy’s grandfather) who daddy is named after, had a brother by the name of Meir who was JJ’s father. JJ was born in Poland in Continue reading TIOFH – J. J. Bistritzky Yartzheit

Why Do Jews Put Pebbles on Tombstones?

The following was taken from Chabad.org  – Article By Yehuda Shurpin Why Do Jews Put Pebbles on Tombstones? – Death & Mourning Question: I was visiting the gravesite of my mother, and I noticed that some tombstones had small rocks Continue reading Why Do Jews Put Pebbles on Tombstones?

Rebbe’s Ksav Yad – Levi Lagovier

The following is a sicha of the Freidekier Rebbe (Tof Shin Daled – Parshas Nosso) where he mentions that the Rebbe Reshab wore His Shabbos/Yom Tov hat (shtreimel) only in Lubavitch and only on special occasions “when we need the Continue reading Rebbe’s Ksav Yad – Levi Lagovier

Shas The Travis Family Paid To Publish in 1919

The following are pictures of the first page and the hanocha page of the shas that Yitzchok Naftali Hirtz (Bubby HK”M grandfather) Travis paid to have publish in 1919. Thank you Chanoch Nelken for sending this in.

JEM Here’s My Story – Daddy A”H

He Cared About Our Family Rabbi Leibel Bistritsky OBM described his parents’ close relationship with the Rebbe’s family, who showed great interest in their well being. By JEM’s Here’s My Story Click here to download PDF I come from a Continue reading JEM Here’s My Story – Daddy A”H

Rabbinical Seminary Opens in Hamburg

Rabbinical Seminary Opens in Hamburg as Germany’s Jewish Revival Grows by Dovid Zaklikowski – Hamburg, Germany November 4, 2014 Rabbinical Seminary Opens in Hamburg as Germany’s Jewish Revival Grows – News – Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters In some significant way, Continue reading Rabbinical Seminary Opens in Hamburg