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Lubavitch Photographer Captures ‘Venice of the Alps’

Photographer Mordechai Lubecki takes a bicycle tour through Annecy, France, from its spectacular lake and mountain scenery to the local Jewish community and the dramatic Fier Gorges.

Emotional Dedication of Playroom in Memory of Bibas Brothers

At a moving dedication ceremony, the great-uncle of Ariel and Kfir Bibas thanked Chabad of Ulster County for the new Ariel & Kfir Playroom in their memory.

Melbourne Comes Together to Celebrate ‘Magical Mendy’s’ Bar Mitzvah

Hundreds from across Melbourne came together to celebrate “Magical Mendy” Cooper’s bar mitzvah with the dedication of a new Sefer Torah in his honor.

Hidden Seforim Discovered as Kostroma Begins Centennial Torah

A dramatic discovery was made in Kostroma as workers uncovered siddurim and other seforim hidden inside the walls during Communist rule. That same day, a new Torah was begun near the Ohel, marking 100 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe’s release from Kostroma.

Chassidus Kollel to Tackle Bitachon and Hishtadlus

Where does responsible hishtadlus end and true bitachon begin? Kollel L’Lomdei Dach is taking on the question in its new eight-week sugya, with in-depth learning designed to change how participants approach everyday decisions.

Mosdos Join Forces to Improve Sanctity of Simchas Beis HaShoeiva

The Crown Heights Simchas Beis HaShoeiva committee, which organizes the nightly dancing on Kingston Avenue throughout Sukkos, has announced that once again no street vending of any kind will be permitted at the Simchas Beis HaShoeiva.

Diplomats, Dignitaries Attend Dedication of Chabad House in Kenya

After nearly three years of activity in Nairobi, and following a long search for the right location, Chabad of Kenya celebrated the dedication of a spacious new Chabad House in the city's diplomatic neighborhood at a festive community event ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Close to 100 Jews from the community attended the evening, joined by diplomats and senior officials from Kenya's public sector and police force.

Hershkop Family Welcomed New Sefer Torah to Yaki’s Shul

Hundreds of locals and guests gathered in Beitar Illit for a grand Hachnosas Sefer Torah, dedicated by R' Yaki and Raanana Hershkop in honor of their family.

Kolel Torah Panama Publishes Rosh Hashanah Companion

As Yom Tov approaches, Kolel Torah Panama has released Touching the Crown - A Rosh Hashanah Companion, a new collection of three essays exploring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur through the lens of Torah and Chassidus. The companion is available in Hebrew, English, and Spanish, making the material accessible to the diverse Jewish communities connected with Kolel Torah Panama.

A ‘Shabbosdike’ Year: What the Rebbe Said About This Kvius

In a Chai Elul 5749 michtav kloli written ahead of an identical kvius, the Rebbe explains that when the “head” of the year is Shabbos, it makes the entire year “Shabbosdik,” setting the tone for added Torah, mitzvos and bracha throughout the year.

Escalating Drone Attacks Couldn’t Stop Tishrei Deliveries

Despite escalating drone attacks and dangerously close fighting along Ukraine's front lines this year, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine succeeded in delivering Tishrei packages to more than 50,000 Jewish households across 169 communities, along with special kits to over 1,000 Jewish soldiers serving on the front, in time for the Yomim Tovim.

Tishrei Near the Ohel Begins With Sedorim and Farbrengens

The annual Hachnosas Orchim program near the Rebbe’s Ohel is underway, providing bochurim with organized sedorim, shiurim, meals, and farbrengens throughout their stay.

Living With the Rebbe, Living With the Times

A new project is being launched by Lahak making it possible to learn the Rebbe’s sichos from 5747 and 5750 — two years whose kvius was similar to 5787, with Rosh Hashanah beginning on Shabbos.

It’s Midnight. Do You Know Where the Bochurim Are?

Every parent knows the question: It’s late. Do you know where your child is? During Tishrei, for more than 1,500 Bochurim far from their families and Yeshivos, it becomes a question for the entire community.

Rabbi Bluming: Save a Family Facing Eviction

A family in our community with children who have special needs has been struggling with significant financial hardship and ongoing challenges. Now, there is a real risk of the family losing their home. Endorsed by Harav Shmuel Chaim Bluming of Crown Heights.

Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Rosh Hashana Farbrengens

The Rebbe held 40 farbrengens on Rosh Hashana. The sichos from these farbrengens span around 300 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos in Sichos Kodesh, and around 50 pages in the 10 English Hanochos. Bonus: A kvius calendar.

Crowds Farewell Longtime Baalei Teshuva Rosh Yeshiva

Past students, Anash, and bochurim joined the levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lipskier, who devoted more than six decades to teaching and guiding baalei teshuva.

Levaya Held for Mrs. Chaya Laine

A large crowd of Anash and former students came out for the levaya of Mrs. Chaya Laine, who served for many years as a principal at Bais Rivkah High School.

Only in Alaska: Chabad Pavilion at Alaska’s State Fair

As a quarter-million people enjoyed the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska, Shluchim to Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley, Rabbi Mendy and Chaya Greenberg, and a group of Lubavitcher bochurim were manning a Chabad pavilion to bring Yiddishkeit to the fairgoers.

Rabbi Avraham Lipskier, 86, AH

Rabbi Avraham Lipskier, who devoted more than six decades to teaching and guiding baalei teshuva, passed away on Thursday, 28 Elul.

Chabad Rabbonim Warn of Common Mistake in Shofar Blowing

As Anash brush up on their shofar-blowing skills, Beis Din Rabbanei Chabad are pointing out a common mistake in blowing shevarim. The issue was first raised by Wisconsin shliach Rabbi Yisroel Shmotkin.