In honor of 19 Kislev, Rabbi Avraham Katz has translated and explained a maamar the Alter Rebbe said on the first anniversary of his release from prison. Plus download all maamorim the Alter Rebbe said in connection with the day.
Yud Tes Kislev: The Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus
On Yud Tes Kislev 5559 (1798), the Alter Rebbe was freed from imprisonment, heralding a new era in the spreading of Chassidus. The date is celebrated annually as the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus.
L’Chaim: Feiner – Luchins
The L’Chaim of Shmuli Feiner of Los Angeles, CA and Miriam Luchins of Scranton, PA took place Wednesday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Day-To-Day Halacha Guide For Chanuka 5784
The Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Chanukah 5784, including halachos and customs for Hey Teves Asarah B’Teves, was released by the Crown Heights Beis Din. Download here.
IDF Resumes Operations After Hamas Violates Ceasefire
The IDF has renewed the fighting in Gaza, after the Hamas terror organization fired 50 rockets at Israel in violation of the truce agreement.
Mitzvah Tank Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages
It’s not just about Israel: When Rabbi Yehuda Pevzner arrived at his Mitzvah Tank, which had been parked in Manhattan overnight, he discovered that it had been defaced with pro-Palestinian stickers and graffiti.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Opens Registration
Registration has opened for the Machane Berel Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp of the Shluchim Office, a ten day incredible experience in Lake Worth, Florida.
Shloshim of R’ Moshe Gottlieb Marked in Crown Heights
A shloshim remembrance gathering in memory of Rabbi Moshe Gottlieb, a beloved resident of Hillside, NJ and previously of Crown Heights, was held Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
The Winning Strategy Against Hamas
The IDF is widely regarded as the most powerful military in the MidEast, and has emerged victorious over its foes time and again. Simultaneously, these victories have often been attributed to the realm of miracles. So, which is the true cause of its success?
Chabad Soldiers Erect Giant Menorah in Gaza Strip
Lubavitcher soldiers in the IDF erected a large Menorah in the Beit Hanon neighborhood in the heart of the Gaza Strip, bringing a little bit of light to a place of terrible darkness.
L’Chaim: Gurary – Lefkowitz
The L’Chaim of Mendel Gurary of Crown Heights and Miriam Lefkowitz of Monsey, NY took place Wednesday night at Razag Ballroom
Three Murdered by Hamas Terrorists in Yerushalayim
Three people were murdered Thursday morning in a shooting attack in Yerushalayim. The murdered have been named as Livia Dickman, Chana Ifergen, and Rabbi Elimelech Wasserman.
Chevra Kadisha Concludes Unusual Day with Seudas Mitzva
Members of the Crown Heights Chevra Kadisha gathered on Tuesday night to partake in a Seudas Mitzvah following the fast day they observed on the 15th of Kislev.
Yud Tes Kislev “Story Time” by Derher Kids
So this Thursday night, A Chassidisher Derher will host the first “Story Time” where your children can tune in live and listen to the story of the Alter Rebbe’s arrest and liberation.
Shloshim Held for Crown Heights Shmira Leader
Family and friends gathered Teusday night at Beis Gimpel Chaim in Crown Heights for a shloshim event in memory of Reb Leib Skoblo, a Crown Heights father and activist who led Crown Heights Shmira.
L’Chaim: Shanowitz – Hecht
The L’Chaim of Naftoli Shanowitz of Westmount, Quebec and Mushkie Hecht of Toronto, Canada took place Tuesday night at the JCM.
Russia’s Chevra Kadisha Observes Ancient Custom
The 15th of Kislev was marked in Moscow as “Chevra Kadisha Day” as was reestablished by Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar based on Jewish history in Russia.
Wedding-Like Dancing Follows 770 Farbrengen
Following the celebratory Yud Daled Kislev farbrengen at 770 Eastern Parkway the crowd broke out into joyous dancing until the early morning accompanied by a musical band.
Fathers, Sons Join Melava Malka in Los Angeles
On Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, talmidim from the first and second grades in Cheder Menachem of Los Angeles, along with their fathers and some grandfathers gathered for the annual Melava Malka in honor of 14 Kislev.
Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s 95th Anniversary Marked at the Ohel
Over 200 Bochurim, Shluchim and Anash gathered at the Ohel on Monday night for a farbrengen celebrating the auspicious day of Yud Daled Kislev. Many more joined via livestream.