From the author: "Thanks to Mr. Stuart Wax who organized Reb Shlomo's trip to Russia, we have many hours of high-quality video footage from this tour. If you would like to be part of sponsoring a documentary based on this journey, email us at info@carlebachlegacy.com"
In Leningrad, on this Thursday morning of Sept. 21, 1989, Shlomo arranged for people to be called up to the Torah. People came up with their Russian names, and on the spot, Shlomo would suggest a Jewish name. For some, this was the first time in their lives that they ever heard a Torah reading, and tears rolled down from their eyes. Joel Segal, a San Francisco attorney who joined the tour, exclaimed: “It was amazing… I've never seen such joy and enthusiasm in my entire life.
As the women’s section in the upstairs balcony was crowded, Shlomo asked for the women to come downstairs and sit behind a makeshift mechitza of chairs. Thus you can see the women here at the end of this video coming to kiss the Torah.
At the concert in Leningrad, Reb Shlomo asked the crowd, whom do you think is on this stage? It is not only the band you see here, but all our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He exhorted his listeners to go out and proudly say hello to everyone on the street. Let all know that we are Jewish. On Motzei Shabbat, September 23, 1989, Shlomo and the band organized an after-midnight Selichot program at the Leningrad Railroad Station.
In a video interview with Zachary Goldman, Shlomo exclaimed: The concerts were “fire, fire,” there was so much holiness. Stuart Wax recalls Shlomo exhorting his entourage before embarking on the trip, “many of our Russian brothers have never smiled before; so few of them have known real joy. It is our mission to make them smile; it is our mission to bring them joy!”
In a report written February 22, 1990 to Abraham Kalikow of the Rich Foundation, David Waksberg summed up the success of Carlebach’s Music Tour: We reached approximately 60,000 Jews in the Soviet Union. We produced a major Jewish cultural event in each city visited by our tour. In Leningrad and in Kiev, Shlomo led services at the synagogue… The tour succeeded not only in content, in bringing Yiddishkeit to Soviet Jews, but in promoting self-help cultural renewal efforts by Soviet Jewry groups.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
L'Chaim on a Roll - Have a Little Faith
A video where a comedian with cerebral palsy visits a Jewish orthodox comedian from Los Angles has gone viral with over 80,000 views and counting, since it was uploaded Friday.
"Zach visits Mendy Pellin's home to talk to him and learn more about being a Hasidic, Orthodox Jew."
Zach Anner is an Austin, Texas-based 28 year old stand-up comedian with cerebral palsy who gained world-wide attention with the submission of a video to a national television competition.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Chilling on the Fisherman's Couch
On land they're called earthquakes, at sea they're called waves!
Big ocean waves throw fisherman to the floor. The cameraman says he stayed still by gripping himself to a door post.
Big ocean waves throw fisherman to the floor. The cameraman says he stayed still by gripping himself to a door post.
Newly Elected NJ Senator Dvar Torah at Chabad
Mayor of Newark, NJ, Cory Booker was earlier this week elected senator of the state of New Jersey. In the video below he speaks at the Chabad dinner of Greenwich Connecticut where he was the featured speaker. on February 10, 2011.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
A Conversation With Ben Zion Shenker
Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker, world-renowned composer of nigunim in the Modzitzer Hasidic dynasty's tradition, reflects on his singing style, and more
"I Never Needed Any Toys": Ben Zion Shenker and His Yossele Records
"I Never Needed Any Toys": Ben Zion Shenker and His Yossele Records
Ana Avda - Dovid Gabay with Mesamechai Leiv Orchestra
Dovid Gabay singing his hit song Ana Avda with Mesamechai Leiv Orchestras at Bnei Ruven's Dancing in the Streets Simchas Bais Hashoava 2013 in Chicago. "Ana Avda" adapted by Sheya Mendlowitz.
US Ambassador Visits Terror Tunnel
Ambassador Dan Shapiro visits the tunnel penetrating Israel from Gaza, demonstrating U.S. support for Israel's security and its right to defend itself. "I was shocked from what I saw in the tunnel. It is clear that this tunnel has only one purpose: to carry out terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers."
Chosson Sings Eishes Chayil At His Own Wedding
Yaakov Petro Singing "Pia Pascha - Eishes Chayil" At His Own Wedding. Music by Shloime Friedman Productions. March 4, 2013. At Lake Terrace - Lakewood, NJ.
Truck Driver Warns on Accident
The truck driver cuts into the lane, slowing down the vehicle on his right.
Motti Steinmetz & Yedidim Choir - Atah Horeisa
Motti Steinmetz & Yedidim Choir sing Isaac Honig's Atah Horeisa. At the Viznitz Dinner in Monsey, NY.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Eilai Avidani Sings Barcelona
Eilai Avidani sings Jo Amar's "Barcelona" at the 7th Yahrzeit of Sephardic Mekubal Rabbi Yitzchak Kadouri in La Belle Hall in Talpiot Jerusalem. January 9, 2012.
Sheep Makes Surprise Visit to Auto Shop
A sheep made a surprise visit to a Detroit auto collision shop, darting through an open door and running around for about 20 minutes before workers corralled the animal.
Protests At Nazi War Criminal Funeral
The head of Rome's Jewish community praised protesters who blocked the funeral of a convicted Nazi war criminal as Italy marked on Wednesday the 70th anniversary of the deportation of Jews from the Rome ghetto.
Erich Priebke's final resting place is now unclear after the protesters forced a suspension of his funeral on Tuesday in the Italian town of Albano Laziale. His body is lying at a military airport near Rome pending a decision from the authorities.The former German SS officer died aged 100 last week in Rome, where he had been serving a life sentence under house arrest for his role in the killing of 335 civilians in 1944 in caves near the capital, one of Italy's worst wartime massacres.
Erich Priebke's final resting place is now unclear after the protesters forced a suspension of his funeral on Tuesday in the Italian town of Albano Laziale. His body is lying at a military airport near Rome pending a decision from the authorities.The former German SS officer died aged 100 last week in Rome, where he had been serving a life sentence under house arrest for his role in the killing of 335 civilians in 1944 in caves near the capital, one of Italy's worst wartime massacres.
Palei with Karduner & Freinds Sing New Song
Hillel Palei, Yosef Karduner and Yitzchak Meir sing "Horachamon" composed by Mordechai Yitzha. At a Kumzitz at a Sukkah in Ramat Hasharon, Israel. Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 5754.
Elk Chases Motorcyclists Down Highway
Heather Leigh and her friend Glen had slowed down after seeing a truck stopped on the Montana’s scenic Highway 200 between the US towns of Ovando and Missoula. It was only then that they realized the large male elk had come out to take a closer look at the traffic and soon took a particular interest in their bike, Glen who was driving the motorbike, decided to hit the throttle to escape the stag’s advances. It is then shown to chase the couple for well over a minute before they eventually speed away.
Montana State wildlife officials say they have put down the elk that followed a motorcyclist because of more complains of his wild behaver
Montana State wildlife officials say they have put down the elk that followed a motorcyclist because of more complains of his wild behaver
Camp Morasha Boys Sing "Lo Amus"
Camp Morasha, Lakewood, PA. "Lo Amus" composed by Rabbi Boruch Chait
When You Yell "Mendy" in a Lubavitcher Yeshiva...
What happens when you call for "Mendy" at a Lubavitcher Yeshiva?
״אתם מכירים את החב״דניקים האלה...״
״אתם מכירים את החב״דניקים האלה...״
The Traveling Chassidim with The Holy Belzer Violinist
The Traveling Chassidim Shabbaton at the New Springville Jewish Center with Rabbi Nate Siegel in Staten Island, NY. With special guest Reb Elezer Ostriecher
Rak Simcha: Chupah Simcha Leiner & Meshorerim
A Musical Chuppah By Simcha Leiner Accompanied by Meshorerim Choir led by Moshe Krausz, Music by the Rak Simcha Orchestra On August 28, 2012. In Ateres Charna, Spring Valley, NY.
"Rochel" Composed by Simcha Leiner; "Tefilah LeAni composed by Pinky Weber; "Mi Adir" T.T.T.O. "Pnei Leelboin," composed by Moshe Goldman; "Birchas Habayis" composed by Boruch Levine; Mi Von Siach T.T.T.O. "Birkas Habonim" composed by Eli Cohen.
"Rochel" Composed by Simcha Leiner; "Tefilah LeAni composed by Pinky Weber; "Mi Adir" T.T.T.O. "Pnei Leelboin," composed by Moshe Goldman; "Birchas Habayis" composed by Boruch Levine; Mi Von Siach T.T.T.O. "Birkas Habonim" composed by Eli Cohen.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
The Moment PM Rabin Was Shot
Tonight, the 12th of Mar Cheshvan, marks exactly 18 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin on November 4, 1995.
The video below displays the dramatic moments in which the news of Rabin's murder spread, by first being reported to Rav Ovadia Yosef while he delivered his weekly Motzei Shabbos Shiur at the Yazdim Beit Knesset in Jerusalem. Rav Ovadia receives the news in amazement and spontaneously reacts with deep sorrow.
"We heard a very difficult thing, due to our many sins" he interrupts the Shiur and announces in shock. "The prime Minster was assassinated and shot three times." The crowd gasps and reacts in bewilderment. "They say that he is injured" continues Rav Ovadia, "therefor we will now make a Mi Sheberach for him." After concluding the Mi Shebeirach he added" "in our many sins there is baseless hatred... The Torah unifies all Jews."
The video below displays the dramatic moments in which the news of Rabin's murder spread, by first being reported to Rav Ovadia Yosef while he delivered his weekly Motzei Shabbos Shiur at the Yazdim Beit Knesset in Jerusalem. Rav Ovadia receives the news in amazement and spontaneously reacts with deep sorrow.
"We heard a very difficult thing, due to our many sins" he interrupts the Shiur and announces in shock. "The prime Minster was assassinated and shot three times." The crowd gasps and reacts in bewilderment. "They say that he is injured" continues Rav Ovadia, "therefor we will now make a Mi Sheberach for him." After concluding the Mi Shebeirach he added" "in our many sins there is baseless hatred... The Torah unifies all Jews."
Proud to be Jewish
The first Annual Bronx Youth Poetry Slam 2013, took place in May 2013 at the Kingsbridge Library in the Bronx, NY. Curated by Community Board 8 Youth Committee Chairman, Lamont Parker. Co-curated and Hosted by Advocate of Wordz.
Notes from "Advocate Of Wordz" - 'Ethan Metzger did not advance to the second round, but this poem was my favorite one from the evening.'
Notes from "Advocate Of Wordz" - 'Ethan Metzger did not advance to the second round, but this poem was my favorite one from the evening.'
Preparing for his Bar Mitzvah
Peter Griffin from the television cartoon "Family Guy" has to prepare for his Bar Mitzvah.
Mitzvos Are Priceless
Rabbi Dovid Goldstein, Chabad Shliach in Houston Texas, tell over a short story.
If the Moon Were at the Same Distance as the ISS
From the author:
"When the Moon eclipses the Sun, the camera exposure is adjusted so that you can see the Light of the earth reflecting back upon the moon. This was actually done by using a stand in Earth model to get reasonably accurate Earth "shine", it is Blue on the left side because the moon is flying over the Gulf of Mexico, and is white/tan on the right side because that part is over the United States . it is Dark in the middle because it is casting a huge shadow, and that shadow does not reflect light back on the Moon. I didn't quite expect it to look like this, it was a nice surprise
At this distance the Moon would rise in the west and set in the east, The Moon Orbits the Earth counterclockwise when viewed from the North pole looking *down*. the same direction that the earth rotates. Normally the Moon orbits much slower than the earth rotates so it rises in the east and sets in the west, however at 420km it orbits much faster, faster than the earth rotates underneath, therefore it will rise in the west and set in the east
The Moon would orbit very fast, somewhere between 130 mins and 90 mins, i'll work this figure out later, it's actually a simple problem, but i'm busy!
the Moon is tidally locked in this animation, even thou it doesn't *seem* like it. The reason for this is that we are Not viewing it from the center of the earth, but rather it's surface
the 420km altitude is measured surface to surface. the center to center orbital distance is 8528km
The time in the video is sped up. the moon would transverse the sky slower.. like 10 mins (rough guess at this time)
The Moon is well within the Roche limit. at this distance the Moon would break up and form a new ring system. The Earth might also be destroyed"
Filmed in Huntsville Alabama
Kever Rochel Imeinu
In late 2000 and often during 2001 and early 2002, there were shooting incidents near the tomb that closed the site for much of that time, once again bringing Jewish visitation to a trickle. The tomb was reopened in about 2003, and a security wall was constructed around its periphery, but few at first made the journey.
Then a Jewish Israeli couple, Rabbi Moshe M. and Mrs. Bluma Kluger, personally intervened. They founded Rachel's Tomb Institute (Mosdos Kever Rachel), a group consisting of the Klugers, and a few volunteers, that has facilitated tens of thousands of visits to the tomb.
Rabbi Kluger engaged in a fund-raising campaign and also took out personal loans to fund five private, bullet-proof buses per weekday that make stops throughout Jerusalem for those wanting to pray at the tomb.
The buses have been running for about 5 years!, and bring in approximately 4,000 people each month. The Israeli public-transportation system restarted service to the area, but many feel more comfortable in bullet-proof busing.
Click Here to donate to Mosdos Kever Rochel.
Today, the 11th of Mar Cheshvan is the Yahrtzeit of Rochel Imeinu.
Then a Jewish Israeli couple, Rabbi Moshe M. and Mrs. Bluma Kluger, personally intervened. They founded Rachel's Tomb Institute (Mosdos Kever Rachel), a group consisting of the Klugers, and a few volunteers, that has facilitated tens of thousands of visits to the tomb.
Rabbi Kluger engaged in a fund-raising campaign and also took out personal loans to fund five private, bullet-proof buses per weekday that make stops throughout Jerusalem for those wanting to pray at the tomb.
The buses have been running for about 5 years!, and bring in approximately 4,000 people each month. The Israeli public-transportation system restarted service to the area, but many feel more comfortable in bullet-proof busing.
Click Here to donate to Mosdos Kever Rochel.
Today, the 11th of Mar Cheshvan is the Yahrtzeit of Rochel Imeinu.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Viznitzer Rebbe Sings with Chasidim
Forshspiel For An Einikel Of The Imrei Chaim Of Viznitz In Ttfas. Attended By Viznitzer Rebbe Rav Yisroel Hagar. Cheshvan 5774.
Yanky Stern Sings At Bar Mitzvah Kumzitz
Yanky Stern from israel Sings At Bar Mitzvah Kumzitz accompanied by Chilu Posen from Mezamrim
30 Life Hacks Tested
Tested 30 different trick that can make your life easier, seeing if they actually work.
Paragliding Over the Holy Land
Enjoy spectacular views of Eretz Yisroel, paraglide with Motty over the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Netanya.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
IDF Uncovers Tunnel From Gaza To Israel
The IDF uncovered a massive Hamas attack tunnel leading from Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, into Israel, complete with an electrical supply and phone lines.
The tunnel might have been intended for attacking or kidnapping soldiers, or for moving terrorists from Gaza into Israel to commit an atrocity against civilians in border towns and villages, army sources said Sunday.
It took Hamas over a year to complete, and is tall enough inside to allow people to stand fully upright as they travel along it. The tunnel is buried some 20 meters underground as it crosses the Gaza border. A security source said it was the most well-designed terror tunnel found by the IDF to date. The tunnel was constructed using approximately 24,000 Israeli concrete slabs which the IDF had permitted into Gaza to ease the crisis in the civilian construction sector,
The tunnel might have been intended for attacking or kidnapping soldiers, or for moving terrorists from Gaza into Israel to commit an atrocity against civilians in border towns and villages, army sources said Sunday.
It took Hamas over a year to complete, and is tall enough inside to allow people to stand fully upright as they travel along it. The tunnel is buried some 20 meters underground as it crosses the Gaza border. A security source said it was the most well-designed terror tunnel found by the IDF to date. The tunnel was constructed using approximately 24,000 Israeli concrete slabs which the IDF had permitted into Gaza to ease the crisis in the civilian construction sector,
Michael Spitzer - Boi Beshalom - Music Video
Yisroel Bergman from Bick Productions and director of the choir of "Kahal Chassidim" Presents: Michael Spitzer - Boi Beshalom - Music Video, Recorded and Filmed by Avi Zani Studios, Boee Beshalom Composed by Yitzy Waldner and originally recorded by Yaakov Shwekey on the Libi Bamizrach album 2010
"Sirens of the Lambs"
"Sirens of the lambs" is the name of a recent viral video with over a million views, which seems to be promoting an animal rights group or the sort. Notice the first scene is of a group of school girls in a Frum community in Brooklyn.
Lion Hug
The Lion Whisperer, aka Kevin Richardson, has a good morning greeting with his pride of furry friends.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Photographer & More Videos
For 25 years Shmulik Calderon photographed and video recorded Rabbi Ovadia, after his death he shares rare photographs from his archive of thousands of hours of videos and pictures.
MBD, Yeedle & Schnitzler at Freilich Member's Wedding
Video collection of Mordechai Ben David, his son Yeedle and Michoel Schnitzler singing at the wedding of Nachman Drier, a member of the Freilich Band. Tuesday, October 8th, 2013.
Below is part 2 of the video collection where Mordechai Ben David and Yeedle sing "Yiboneh Hamikdash" from MBD's "Yerushalyim Is Not For Sale" album, followed by Piamenta's "Asher Bara."
Click Here for many more videos.
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Below is part 2 of the video collection where Mordechai Ben David and Yeedle sing "Yiboneh Hamikdash" from MBD's "Yerushalyim Is Not For Sale" album, followed by Piamenta's "Asher Bara."
Click Here for many more videos.
A Gruntig Exclusive!
Benny Friedman - "One Day" - Rosenblatt Productions
Benny Friedman singing Mattisyahu's "One Day" accompanied by Chaim Rosenblatt Productions - Terrace On The Park (10 - 9 - '13) Mark Fineberg on Sax.
CNN on the Forced Get Case & Animated Report
The media is now really confused. First they thought that these Rabbis were really bad guys but then they're beginning to realize that these are Rabbis who stuck up for women and their rights.
The women interveiwed in the end speaks well until she mentions "changing the law" C"V. Go try and convince a gentile on the "Nitzchius" of Torah.
A New way to report the news: This animated news report may have react in a way you didn't expect.
The women interveiwed in the end speaks well until she mentions "changing the law" C"V. Go try and convince a gentile on the "Nitzchius" of Torah.
A New way to report the news: This animated news report may have react in a way you didn't expect.
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