Watch: Rav Dovid Moshe Lieberman, elder Chabad rov, and rov of K’hal Shomrei Hadas in Antwerp, with a thought on this week’s parsha.
Reb Mordechai Feder, A”H
Reb Mordechai Feder, a long-time resident of Crown Heights, known for his tzedakah and chesed, passed away on Wednesday, 15 Cheshvan. He was 87 years old.
Emotional Revelation in Leningrad
Once again, after 81 years, descendants of Reb Chaim Bentzion Raskin will be able to visit his resting place in Leningrad.
Builder of American Chabad
7 Cheshvan is the yahrtzeit of the tamim and chossid Reb Shlomo Aron Kazarnovsky.
What a Difference a Week Makes
The Rebbe writes: Last week, you were joyous with the Torah. Now – when it’s the time to study – can the Torah be joyous with you?
From the Archives: Zurich, 5747
Recently deceased Rav Shaul Breisch is seen addressing the crowd at a Lubavitcher Bar Mitzvah in Zurich in 5747/1986.
3 Rebbeim, 60 Years of Shlichus
Reb Simcha Gorodetzky passed away on this day, 30 Tishrei, in 5744/1983. He had just returned from New York, after spending Tishrei with the Rebbe.
Remembering Australia’s “Chief Rabbi”
Rabbi Schneur Chaim Hacohen Gutnick, rov and shliach in Australia for many decades, passed away on 29 Tishrei, 5764/2003.
Not Too Early to Prepare for Shnas HaShiv’im
Anash, bochurim and guests gathered for a special meeting concerning preparations for the upcoming Yud Shevat, marking 70 years of the Rebbe’s Nesius.
R’ Avi Taub, A”H
Avi Taub, a diamond explorer who repaired kevarim of the Rebbeim in communist Russia and supported mitzvah tanks in Eretz Yisroel, passed away at 68 years of age.
Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva’s Visit to the Rebbe’s Library
Newly surfaced photos show a visit by the Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Shaul Alter, to the Rebbe’s Library in 5763/2002. Sources say that he visited the locked areas.
The Rosh Yeshiva Who Was an Unstoppable Chossid
Today, 25 Tishrei, is the 32nd yahrtzeit of the Rosh Yeshiva in 770, Rav Mordechai Mentlik, a”h.
The Time Rav Nissim Karelitz Came to Kfar Chabad
An unknown fact about the late Rav Nissim Karelitz is the fact that he was closely related to the Lubavitcher Kastel family.
Meeting to Implement “Halikut” Year Two
25 Talmidim HaShluchim met today with Halikut’s organizers to discuss how to best implement Halikut in each yeshiva.
Barcelona Shliach Aids Stranded Passengers
Shliach Rabbi Dovid Liberson and family are helping Hundreds of Jews currently stranded in the airport in Barcelona without Kosher food.
BDE: Hagaon Rav Nissim Karelitz, A”H
Rav Shmaryahu Yosef Nissim Karelitz, one of this generation’s great Litvishe rabbonim and poskim, passed away in Bnei Brak on Monday night, Motzoei Yomtov in Eretz Yisroel. He was 93 years old.
Raskin Family Continues Annual Tradition
The Raskin family is making sure that Reb Berel Raskin, a”h, will see his sukkah is full of guests this year.
From the Archives: Sukkos, 5721/1960
R-L: Rav Garelik, Reb Yosef Wineberg, Reb Moshe Pesach Goldman of Tzach and Reb Heishke Gansburg.
R-L: Rav Garelik, Reb Yosef Wineberg, Reb Moshe Pesach Goldman of Tzach and Reb Heishke Gansburg.
The 5th annual kinus of Tzach took place on Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 5721. Anash.org brings you two vintage photos from that kinus.
New Rambam Features Rebbe’s Commentary
Rabbi Meir Elituv has undertaken a monumental project: to put the Rebbe’s commentary on the page with the Rambam and classic commentaries.
Chengdu Gets First Sukkah Mobile
After seven years in Chengdu, China, shluchim Rabbi Dovi and Sarale Henig got the necessary permits to operate a Sukkah Mobile.