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R’ Mordechai Yissachar Rosenfeld, 80, AH

R’ Mordechai Yissachar Rosenfeld, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Sunday, the second day of Rosh Hashanah.

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 Unites 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.

Chassidus Was Never Meant to Leave the Person Behind

"The nimshal of all of Chassidus was never the sefiros. The Rebbe said this in the first maamar he ever delivered and repeated it for forty years. The purpose of everything, of the entire Seder Hishtalshelus, is a dirah for Hashem in the lowest world, the world of which there is none lower."

Hidden Seforim Found 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.

The Mashpia From Whom Everyone Was in Awe

Childless for many years, they asked for brachos of the Mezritcher Maggid, R. Avrohom Kalisker, and R. Mendel Vitebsker, without success. At last, the Alter Rebbe connected them with R. Mordechai "Hatzadik," and R. Mordechai "Mashpia" was born.

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.

He Thought He Had Rosh Hashanah All Figured Out

Having resolved to spend Rosh Hashanah immersed in avodas hatefillah, his plans were suddenly interrupted. “They need you,” he was told, as he faced a real struggle between his own avodah and what Hashem had planned for him.

Accusing the Satmar Rov of Politics?!

The respect and esteem with which the Rebbe regarded rabbonim was extraordinary. When someone suggested that a certain psak din of rabbonim was motivated by politics, the Rebbe reacted sharply.

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.