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New 48-Part Course Explores the Rebbe’s Methodology in Rashi

As the new cycle of learning Chumash with Rashi begins with Parshas Bereishis, a new 48-part course titled Rashi’s Methodology explores the Rebbe’s novel approach to understanding Rashi and the principles that guide his commentary on the Torah. Presented by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, the episodes range from approximately 5 to 40 minutes, making the course accessible for regular learning alongside the weekly study of Chumash.

Thursday: Shloshim Event for Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier

Family, students, and admirers will gather Thursday evening for a shloshim memorial for Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier a”h, with an evening of tribute and inspiration from his life and lasting impact.

International Shochet Publishes Torah Chiddushim in New Sefer

Rabbi Eliyahu Shlomo Ezagui, an international shochet known for traveling to far-flung and remote locations around the world for shechita, has published a new sefer, which he shared with leading rabbonim.

In Kharkov, Sukkos Brought the Community Together

For the Kharkov Jewish Community, Sukkos was a celebration of Jewish life, unity, and the strength that comes from being together. Even in difficult times, the community continues to grow, celebrate, and bring Jewish joy to Kharkov.

Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, 78, AH

Rabbi Yisroel Eliezer Rubin, longtime shliach to Albany and head shliach of the Capital Region and Northeast New York State, passed away on the night of Shemini Atzeres, shortly after participating in hakafos at his shul.

Hatzalah Issues Meningitis Warning in Crown Heights

Crown Heights Hatzalah warned the community after a young man was hospitalized with meningococcal meningitis, a potentially severe infection that can spread through close and prolonged contact.

Cyprus Jewish Community Celebrates Answered Prayers

The Cyprus Jewish community marked an emotional full-circle moment with Mirav Leshem Gonen, mother of captivity survivor Romi Gonen, and Deputy Israeli Ambassador Kobi Waller.

Free Hakafos Companion for Your Community

As we prepare to celebrate Simchas Torah with joy and dancing, a special Hakafos Companion is available for anyone who would like to print and distribute copies in their shul or community.

Children Gather for Sukkos Rally in 770

Hundreds of children and parents filled 770 on Chol Hamoed for a Tzivos Hashem rally featuring the 12 pesukim, Tehillim, words of Torah, and an exciting ventriloquist show by “The Shleikes.”

Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Simchas Torah Farbrengens

The Rebbe held 42 farbrengens on Simchas Torah Day. The sichos from these farbrengens span around 1,000 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos in Sichos Kodesh, and around 120 pages in the 14 English Hanochos.

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.

Hartford Shliach Preps for Simchas Torah with the Rebbe

Shluchim, Anash and Tmimim gathered near the Rebbe’s Ohel for a spirited farbrengen with Rabbi Yoske Gopin, shliach in Connecticut, which continued until the early hours of the morning.

Remsen Village Streets Dance at Simchas Beis Hashoeivah

Anash of Remsen Village filled the streets for a lively Simchas Beis Hashoeivah featuring music, dancing, food, and a fire-juggling show, in an uplifting spirit of achdus and joy.

Welcoming the Ushpizin: Night 7

On each day of Sukkos, we are visited by another one of the Ushpizin and the Chassidishe Ushpizin. We bring you each night a lesson and a story about the Ushpizin.

Sukkos Joy and Unity Filled San Francisco’s Streets

More than 700 people joined a joyous Sukkos Street Festival and Simchas Beis Hashoeiva in San Francisco, bringing together every Chabad house in the city alongside local shuls, Jewish organizations, and communities.

Mass Hallel at the Kosel for Dubai Flight Miracle

Tens of thousands gathered at the Kosel on Thursday morning to thank Hashem for the extraordinary rescue of the passengers aboard the Dubai–Eretz Yisroel flight a day earlier.

Rabbi Levi Tenenbaum, 71, AH

Rabbi Levi Tenenbaum, a long-time mechanech and the Ba'al Tokeah in 770 for many years, passed away on Wednesday, 19 Tishrei.

My Memories of an Incredible Simchas Torah by the Rebbe

A fascinating diary by Rabbi Dovid Krautwirth documents his first Simchas Torah with the Rebbe in 770. His vivid account follows a transformative 96-hour trip from New Jersey to Crown Heights, capturing the intense energy, overwhelming crowds, and joyous dancing. At times humorous and colorful, his detailed descriptions bring the indescribable atmosphere of Simchas Torah in 770 to life.

Photos: Jewish Life and Wartime History in Grenoble

A visit to Grenoble brought Lubavitch photographer Mordechai Lubecki to the city’s Chabad institutions, Alpine heights, and sites tied to a remarkable chapter of French Jewish history during World War II.

New Details Reveal Extent of Hijacked Flight Miracle

New passenger accounts are revealing a remarkable series of details from the hijacking, including the wounded captain releasing the cockpit lock before collapsing, an Israeli passenger pulling the plane out of its plunge, and another flight crew that happened to be aboard.

Meals by Day, Dancing by Night in Moscow’s Giant Sukkah

From early morning until well past midnight, Moscow’s giant sukkah has become a bustling center of Sukkos activity, with hot meals, davening, farbrengens and Simchas Beis Hashoeva drawing crowds throughout the day.