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World’s Largest Sukkah Mobile Returns to Manhattan ×4

For its sixth year, the World’s Largest Sukkah Mobile returns to Manhattan this year with four Jumbo Sukkahs, bringing Simchas Yom Tov to thousands.

Yanky Levinson, AH

Yanky Levinson of Crown Heights passed away on Monday, 17 Tishrei, after a lengthy illness.

South Florida Officials Unveil ‘Chabad Way’

Joined by local officials, shluchim, rabbis, community leaders and council members, the Palmetto Bay community gathered for a historic and joyful celebration as the street in front of Chabad of Palmetto Bay & Deering Bay, a suburb of Miami, was officially named "Chabad Way."

Jewish Teen Killed as Russian Drone Strikes Home in Kyiv

A 14-year-old Jewish boy was killed and his mother was wounded when a Russian drone struck their family home in central Kyiv on Friday morning, as shluchim mobilized to assist the family.

R’ Shloma Zuntz, 83, AH

R’ Shloma Zuntz, a longtime resident of Crown Heights who devoted decades to assisting Soviet Jewry and rebuilding Jewish life across the Former Soviet Union, passed away on Erev Sukkos, 14 Tishrei.

Free Esrog Sets Gifted to Every Shliach Across US and Canada

Every shliach across the United States and Canada was offered a free premium daled minim set for Sukkos, with more than 500 Shluchim reserving theirs within just ten hours of the announcement.

Empire Shtiebel Invites Community to Kinus Torah

Empire Shtiebel is pleased to host and invite the community to a special Kinus Torah, which will iy״h take place on Chol Hamoed, Monday evening, 17 Tishrei.

Where to Go? Check Out the Chol Hamoed Trip Map

Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? Anash.org reader Yosef Yeroshalmi created a website with over 100 fun and family-oriented things to do and places to go that your family will love.

From Yekkishe Buenos Aires to Leading Shlichus Across Argentina

In a podcast interview, Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, Head Shliach of Argentina, shares memories of his unlikely path from a Yekkishe home to a Lubavitch yeshiva, his years transcribing the Rebbe's maamorim, and decades of shlichus in Buenos Aires.

Beis Din Rejects Chabad Link to Chossid’s Knesset Bid

Following the placement of Chabad chossid Yossi Goldberger on the Otzma Yehudit Knesset list by party chairman Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad issued a sharp letter stressing that no individual can represent Chabad in matters of political affiliation.

Sukkos Takes Shape Across Crown Heights

With Sukkos just days away, sukkahs are rapidly taking shape across Crown Heights, from the sukkahs at 770 and the Rebbe’s sukkah to large community sukkahs and an array of sukkah mobiles preparing to bring the mitzvah to the streets.

Israel’s Defense Minister Briefed on Rebbe’s Security Views

Defense Minister Yisrael Katz hosted a Lubavitch delegation at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, where they discussed Israel’s security strategy and current challenges in light of the Rebbe’s sichos and directives. The meeting centered on the newly released book "Oseh Shalom," presenting the Rebbe’s political and security views.

After Synagogue Shooting, Non-Jewish Supporter Funds Mezuzah Campaign

In the wake of the Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville, Ontario, a non-Jewish supporter of Chabad sponsored a campaign for 100 mezuzahs, reaching Jewish homes across Eastern Ontario, including survivors of the attack.

How Can Women and Girls Go on Mivtza Lulav?

The Mivtzoim Shop, in conjunction with Chabad of Sheepshead Bay, is providing women and girls with esrog sets so they can offer women to fulfill the mitzvah.

Ukrainian Jews Mark Fifth Tishrei Under War

Amid drone strikes and blackouts, celebrations remain unchanged as Jews across Ukraine go to shul and participate in Yom Tov activities.

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.

As Nor’easter Threatens Sukkos, Rabbonim Issue Guidance

A powerful storm developing along the East Coast is expected to bring strong winds, rain and coastal flooding to New York as Sukkos begins. With thousands of sukkos going up across the community, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses practical questions, particularly regarding how to halachically secure schach.

‘Do You Have Enough Dimes?’ The Untold Story Behind Mivtza Neshek

Over 50 years after the Rebbe launched Mivtza Neshek just six days before Rosh Hashana, its classic brochures and original candlesticks, designed by the Rebbe himself, are returning for Sukkos mivtzoim through a new collaboration with Merkos Suite 302.

Found Altalena Boat Recalls the Rebbe’s Sharp Words

Israeli divers have located the wreck of the Altalena, 78 years after the ship sank off the coast of Tel Aviv in one of the most painful episodes of Israel’s early history. The Rebbe, addressing the affair at the time, used very sharp terminology regarding the responsibility of those behind the tragic events.

Breslover Drafted After Uman Trip Receives Aid From Chabad

A Breslov chossid who was detained while returning from Uman is expected to be placed as a doctor with a Ukrainian military unit near Kharkiv, as shluchim in Ukraine continue providing him with kosher food and his Yom Tov needs.

When the Rebbe Danced for My Wedding at the Farbrengen

At an extraordinary farbrengen before his wedding, Rabbi Baruch Hertz was called upon by the Rebbe to say l’chaim, after which the Rebbe asked the crowd to sing for the chosson and kallah, and stood up to dance with remarkable joy.