On Thursday night, a grand Seder Sichos for English-speaking bochurim was held in 770, with close to 500 Tmimim in attendance. The bochurim learned the Sicha said by the Rebbe at the Birkas HaBanim of 5750 as well as the sicha from 5752, as a Hachana for receiving this year’s Birchas Habonim.
Kol Nidrei After Nightfall
Ask the Rov: May we recite Kol Nidrei after nightfall? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Her Shabbos Candles Transformed Their Home
In explaining the reason for the Shabbos candles campaign, the Rebbe explained that today’s streets were becoming “dark and wild” and that was seeping into the homes. The Rebbe then told a story of the incredible transformation of one home as a result of Shabbos candles.
The Rebbe’s Letter to the Chassidic Music Festival
After a Chassidic Music Festival was scheduled for Aseres Yemei Teshuva, organizers had second thoughts. They asked the Rebbe, who responded with a letter to the participants, without it being requested. Read the letter and a newly released letter in this week’s issue.
All Night Kaporos in Crown Heights
Crown Heights families and guests perform Kaporos throughout the night, while others shopped for Yom Tov at Kingston shops that were open at late hours.
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War Day 370: Hezbollah Begging for Ceasefire, Iran Paranoid with Fear
War Summary, Day 370: Hezbollah is collapsing without leadership, IDF hitting around 200 Hezbollah targets daily, three senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated, Hezbollah begging for a ceasefire, U.S. trying to install a President in Lebanon, and Iranian regime paranoia is on an all-time high.
Paris Yidden Perform Late Night Kaporos with Chabad
Thousands of Yidden from across Paris performed Kaporos with chickens through the efforts of shliach Rabbi Levi Sebag. Photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured some of the scenes.
Booklet Presents All the Rebbe’s ‘Birkas Habonim’
Every year on Erev Yom Kippur, just before Kol Nidrei, the Rebbe would give the Bochurim “Birchas Habonim”. This year, ahead of Yom Kippur, a Kovetz has been compiled containing all the Rebbe’s Brochos to the Bochurim throughout the year’s for the first time.
Budapest Opens World’s First CTeen ClubHouse
Jewish teens in Hungary celebrated a major milestone with the opening of the CTeen ClubHouse. The first standalone CTeen Center in the world, it promises to become a home-away-from-home, leadership hub, and safe space for Jewish teens in Obuda, Budapest.
500 Young Shluchim Unite in Online Rally
The Shluchim Office hosted a special live program for Tzeirei Hashluchim, bringing together over 500 young Shluchim and Shluchos in a powerful display for the safety of Eretz Yisroel. The event featured a live Q&A game, engaging videos, a Shofar exhibit, and much more.
How Can Anyone Say “No” After Receiving Letters Like These?
For many single mothers, Mishpachtainu is not just about food—it’s about community, respect, and belonging. It offers Shabbos and Yom Tov experiences filled with warmth, divrei Torah, zemiros, and deep connections, lifting them out of the isolation they often feel.
Picture of the Day
Director General of Israel’s Security Forces Eyal Zamir recently installed a mezuzah on his office with shliach to the IDF and security forces, Rabbi Menachem Ofen.
The Rebbe Bought Me the Most Beautiful Sheitel
After first getting married, Mrs. Chana Sharfstein wore a hat to cover her hair. But when she got a special letter from the Rebbe, she decided to make the move to a sheitel. And then her husband came home with a check from the Rebbe for the “most beautiful sheitel.”
New Details of Rebbe’s Correspondence Uncovered
Accompanied by a visual presentation, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Greenfeld delivered an in-depth shiur about the halachic issues around building a Sukkah structure in the Beis Hamikdash. The shiur revealed details of a letter written to the Rebbe and the Rebbe’s repsonse.
American Orchim Learn Moshiach U’Geulah
A special shiur about Moshiach U’Geulah was held in 770 for American bochurim by Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Bluming, moreh tzedek in Crown Heights and maggid shiur in Oholei Torah, on the “light” and “spirit” of Moshiach.
Post-Upshernish Boys Enjoy Sweet Debut at Arainfirnesh Ceremony
Tens of post-upshernish boys were introduced to the sweetness of Torah during an arainfirnesh ceremony at Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami, Florida, with the participation of parents and grandparents.
From War to War: Getting Items from Israel’s North to Ukraine
Planted in the bombarded northern region of Israel and brought to the embattled Ukraine, the FJCU under the leadership of Rabbi Meir Stambler, facilitated the importing of hadassim and aravos for 34 of Ukraine’s major cities in time for Sukkos.
American Yeshivos to Unite in 770 for Special Seder Sichos
21 English-speaking yeshivos will be uniting on Thursday night in 770 for a special seder sichos, learning the Rebbe’s birchas habanim in preparation for Yom Kippur.
R’ Leibel New, 91, AH
R’ Leibel New, a respected member of the Anash community in Melbourne, Australia, passed away on Wednesday morning, 8 Tishrei.
Panel Discusses Development of Rebbe’s Famous ‘Rashi Sichos’
Marking 60 years since the Rebbe started the “Rashi Sichos,” Vaad Hatmimim held a special panel for bochurim with Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, Rabbi Michoel Aharon Seligson, Rabbi Dovid Olidort, and Rabbi Yossi Lew. A farbrengen followed for Rebbetzin Chana’s 60th yahrzeit.
A Fond Memory of the Rebbe’s Care for 770’s Visitors
Rabbi Yossi Garelik fondly reminisces when the Rebbe mentioned Reb Moshe Yaroslavsky, who used to arrange the hospitality for the Tishrei guests, by name during a farbrengen, and speaks of our collective responsibility to care for the Orchim.
Israeli Consul General Finds Inspiration at 770, Rebbe’s House
In honor of Rebbetzin Chana’s 60th yahrzeit, Israel’s Consul General in New York, Mr. Ofir Akunis, visited the Rebbe’s home on President Street and 770. He was accompanied by his family and Shliach Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Noyman.