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Empire Shtiebel Hosts a Night of Torah

On Monday night, the second night of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, Empire Shtiebel hosted a special Kinus Torah, drawing a large crowd from across the Crown Heights community for an evening dedicated to Torah learning and in-depth halachic discussion.

Hijacked Flight to Israel Saved After Passengers Storm Cockpit

A hijacked flight to Israel miraculously landed safely in Saudi Arabia after Israeli passengers stormed the cockpit and subdued the attacker.

Governor Candidate Blakeman Celebrates Sukkos in Crown Heights

New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman visited Crown Heights on Monday evening, joining members of the community for a Sukkos celebration and receiving a warm welcome from local residents.

Lone IDF Soldiers Gifted Mehudar Daled Minim

Hundreds of widows and lone IDF soldiers from abroad received mehudar sets of Daled Minim ahead of Sukkos as part of a special initiative organized by Colel Chabad.

After Years of Delays, Russian City Approves Major Jewish Center

After more than a decade of planning, approval has been granted for a major new Jewish community center in Ulyanovsk, Russia, with a shul, mikvah, educational facilities and community services planned across five floors.

New Halacha Series Covers Chol Hamoed

A new series of practical shiurim on Hilchos Chol Hamoed is presentwd by Rabbi Berel Polityko.

Music Video: 770 Walls Tell Their Memories of the Rebbe

A moving music video brings the eternal bond between the Rebbe and Chassidim to life through a carefully chosen collection of archival footage. Titled “A Modest Clinic,” the song gives a voice to 770 itself, looking back at memories of the Rebbe's presence.

New ‘Vesamachta’ Mix Brings Simchas Beis Hashoeiva Energy

Motty Reizes released his ultimate Simchas Beis Hashoeva mix track, bringing you nearly seven minutes of nonstop music, perfect for your Simchas Beis Hashoeva playlist.

Under Heavy Security, Zelensky Joins Shluchim at Babyn Yar Memorial

With a special air-defense system deployed and snipers positioned, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined shluchim and diplomats at the memorial marking 85 years since the Babyn Yar massacre.

Shiurim, Farbrengens Held for American Bochurim at 770

Over the course of the week, a series of shiurim and farbrengens were held in 770 for English-speaking bochurim, with three shiurim and two farbrengens held on consecutive days.

Levaya Held for Mrs. Rivkah Chitrik

A large crowd of family and community members came out on Chol Hamoed for the levaya of Mrs. Rivkah Chitrik, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family, who passed away on Monday, 17 Tishrei.

Women Worldwide To Deepen Bitachon Through Chassidus

Dach L’Noshim, the women’s Chassidus academy of Merkos 302’s Kolel L’lomdei Dach, is opening registration for its new Bitachon cycle. The program gives women the opportunity to learn Chassidus seriously and consistently within the responsibilities of family, work and Shlichus.

Empowered for the UN: Netanyahu Sent Off ‘L’Chatchila Ariber’

A delegation of shluchim met with Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu shortly before his departure for New York, offering words of support ahead of his major address defending Israel and Am Yisroel at the United Nations.

80,000 Join Traditional Birchas Kohanim at the Kosel

Nearly 80,000 people gathered at the Kosel for the first mass Birchas Kohanim of Sukkos, with hundreds of kohanim blessing the enormous crowd during Shacharis and Musaf.

After Threats to Shut It Down, Elon Chabad Draws 100 Students

After an online campaign exposed the Shluchim’s personal information and threatened to shut down a Shabbos event with an Israeli soldier, more than 100 Jewish students turned out at a secured location in a powerful display of Jewish pride.

R’ Berel Dubravsky, 96, AH

R’ Berel Dubravsky, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, who baked matzos for the Rebbe and served on the chevra kadisha, passed away on Chol Hamoed Sukkos.

Mrs. Rivkah Chitrik, 96, AH

Mrs. Rivkah Chitrik (née Karasik), one of the Rebbe's very first Shluchos, passed away on Monday, 17 Tishrei, 5787, Chol Hamoed Sukkos.

Milei Returns to the Ohel on High-Profile UN Trip

During his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine President Javier Milei visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens, continuing what has become a regular stop during his visits to the city.

World’s Largest Sukkah Mobile Returns to Manhattan x4

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."