A large crowd joined the morning Megillah reading in 770, with many children joining in colorful and creative costumes.
Moscow Celebrates Purim with New Sefer Torah
Right after reading the Megillah on Purim night, the Marina Roshcha Shul in central Moscow celebrated the completion of a new Sefer Torah. Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar was honored with writing the final letters.
Purim is Short – Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute
With Purim on a Friday this year, there is much to do and little time. Give Matanos L’evyonim ahead of time, allowing those who need it to get it on Purim day and for you to fulfill the mitzvah in the best way!
New Pocono Campus Offers Exciting Opportunities
The students of Bais Menachem Youth Development Program, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, are enjoying their new Pocono campus, with many on-site resources and opportunities. A new shechita class was recently started.
Sixth Yahrzeit of Uri Nissan Gurary
This Purim will mark six years since the sudden passing of Hatomim Uri Nissan a”h Gurary. His family requests that those who knew Uri should do a mitzva today in his memory.
Don’t Listen to the Patient!
When a patient gives an opinion on his treatment and his doctor differs, said the Rebbe, we must disregard the patient’s opinion and listen to the expert.
Large Crowd Fills 770 for Evening Megillah
Hundreds gathered in the main shul of 770 for the first Megillah reading of Purim 5781, with children dressed up in creative and colorful costumes.
Coronavirus Update #52: Purim Precautions In Light of Recent Uptick
Coronavirus update for the Crown Heights community, from the Gedaliah Society and Dr. Eli Rosen: The past few weeks have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Crown Heights and the precautions that must be taken over Purim.
The Rambam’s Recommendation for Purim
In his Hilchos Megillah, the Rambam writes which of the mitzvos of Purim one should focus on. Take the first opportunity and fulfill the Rambam’s words right after Megillah reading.
Watch: Purim with the Rebbe
Experience Purim with the Rebbe with a collection of videos, audio of farbrengens, and an overview of Purim by the Rebbe throughout the years.
Reb Levi Yitzchok’s Teachings on Purim
Watch: ‘The Parsha Through the Lens of Reb Levi Yitzchok’ featuring a dvar Torah on the weeks Parsha from the writing of Harav Levi Yitzchak Schneerson as presented by Rabbi Dovid Dubov.
Megillah Readings Throughout Crown Heights
Looking for a Megillah reading at a time and location that works for you? Anash.org presents a list of Megillah readings in Crown Heights. Check back for updates.
Rebbe’s Coins Used for Machatzis Hashekel
Chassidim and bochurim gathered in 770 on Thursday, Taanis Ester, for Machatzis Hashekel and Mincha. Many used a set of silver coins that had been used by the Rebbe.
Photographer Pays Pre-Purim Visit to Strasbourg
Ahead of Purim, Lubavitcher photographer Mordechai Lubecki paid a visit to the city of of Strasbourg, home to the European Parliament is located, where he captured the sites of the historic city and its Jewish community.
Paris Curfew Threatens Nightime Megilah Readings
A 6 PM-6 AM curfew imposed on cities across France to combat the spread of coronavirus threatens people’s ability to attend Megillah readings at night. Rabbonim grapple with the options.
Sunday Kollel Shiurim Cover Common Questions
A series of shiurim at the Sunday morning Kollel at Lefferts shul by noted Crown Heights maggidei shiurim Rabbi Yossi Shmukler and Rabbi Michoel Lerner covered many common Purim questions.
Where the Rebbe Would Give Matanos L’evyonim
Every year, the year would give Matonos Lo’evyonim towards Kupas Bochurim, taking care of needy Tmimim. Keren Tomchei Bochurim continues with that mission, supplying clothes and basics for bochurim.
The Incredible Story Behind this Picture
Purim with the Rebbe could be described as an other-worldly experience. Read the incredible story of Purim 5713, and other Purim articles by A Chassidisher Derher.
Live: Children’s Geula Gathering
Join live at 2:00 pm EST: Just like in the days of Mordechai and Esther, children will gather for Torah, prayer, and Tzedakah in a special pre-purim program featuring Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum, Chuck the Ventriloquist, a trivia game with Rabbi JJ Duchman, and more.
New Video of Taanis Esther 5751 Released
In honor of Taanis Esther, the RebbeDrive team has released a restored version of the video of Taanis Esther 5751, and adding another twenty minutes of Davening with the Rebbe and the Dollars following davening.