Reb Shneur Zalman Fradkin, known as the “Gaon of Lublin” or by his sefer “Toras Chesed”, was a chossid of the Tzemach Tzedek and an exceptional genius. The seforim seller only allowed him to look at the cover pages, since once he flipped through a sefer, he knew it by heart.
Concert and New Torah Celebrate 140 Years of Choral Synagogue
The Jewish community of Nizhny Novgorod, the sixth largest city in Russia, celebrated 140 years since the establishment of the Choral Synagogue, with a grand concert and the inauguration of a brand-new Torah.
New Cycle: Finish Kitzur Shulchan Aruch in One Year
Learn Kitzur Shulchan Aruch for just a few minutes a day with Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz and finish the entire sefer in one year!
London Unites for Lively Simchas Beis HaShoeiva Dancing
With talented juggling, extraordinary fire hat dancing, and a live keyboardist, over 150 anash from across London came together during Chol Hamoed Sukkos at the Kingsley Way Beis Hamedrash for a lively and joyful Simchas Beis HaShoeva event.
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50 Hours of Holiness: Unforgettable Simchas Torah in Moscow
Three days of intense spiritual growth concluded in Moscow with numerous new initiatives to promote Torah learning and outreach. During hakafos, Russian philanthropists committed to doing whatever they could to release the Jewish hostage from Russia in Gaza.
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Assemblyman Mike Inganamort poses with Shliach to Sussex County, Rabbi Mendel Dubov, after receiving the acclaimed book Make Peace, bolstering his already steadfast support for Eretz Yisroel.
How the Rebbe Responded to the ‘Theory of Evolution’
After numerous correspondence with yidden struggling to accept the true account of Creation, the Rebbe made a letter public as his official response. “Science can only speak in terms of theories,” the rebbe wrote, “and I can tell you without fear of contradiction that it has not a shred of evidence to support it.”
Rabbi Rafael Tsikvashvili, 58, AH
Rabbi Rachamim Rafael Tsikvashvili, a leader of the Georgian community in Eretz Yisroel and a founder of the ‘Yesichena’ organization to help Mesivta bochurim’s emotional development, passed away on Sunday, 25 Tishrei.
Today: Central Kinus Torah in 770
As per the Rebbe’s hora’ah to hold kinusei torah in connection with each yom tov, Anash and bochurim are invited to the central Kinus Torah to be held today at 3:30 PM in 770.
Like Today: The Rebbe Addressed Iranian Threat 33 Years Ago
In a remarkable conversation that took place during Sunday dollars following Shabbos Bereishis 5752 (1991), the Rebbe told Israeli Mayor Ron Nachman how Israel’s ability to counter the Iranian threat would prove more crucial for the United States’ security than for Israel’s own.
Last Chance to Join Notable Bochurim Semicha Track
The Rebbe emphasized the importance of bochurim receiving semicha prior to marriage. Doing so enables them to build homes rooted in Torah and Yiras Shamayim and equips them with the knowledge and confidence to serve as “Rav” for their families.
Live: Worldwide Kolelim to Host Global Kinus Torah
Join Live today at 1:00 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad and Kollel Dach will be presenting a Kinus Torah, 25 Tishrei, addressed by Kollel members Rabbi Mendy Ross on borrowing a friend’s talis without asking and Rabbi Zelig Katzman on “Ein koach chaser poel.”
R’ Yosef Zev Reinitz, 92, AH
R’ Yosef Zev Reinitz, a patriarch of a large Lubavitch family, who lived in New York and later in Lod, Eretz Yisroel, passed away on Thursday, Shemini Atzeres.
Israel Launches Strikes Deep Into Iran
Early Shabbos morning, the Israeli Air Force conducted a sophisticated three-wave operation targeting military installations across multiple Iranian provinces, in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack and following months of aggression against Israel.
Timely Maamar Released for Simchas Torah
Marking the first anniversary of the tragic Simchas Torah attacks, Sichos in English publishes a Maamar titled “The Sound of the Great Shofar,” discussing the meaning of events that awaken the Jewish Soul.
Photos: Hoshana Rabba in Moscow
From the early morning, minyanim gathered at the Marina Roscha Shul in Moscow alongside the many volunteers and Gabaim preparing the place for the throngs expected to attend Hakafos on Simchas Torah.
Simchas Torah Aliyos for Children?
Ask the Rov: How should aliyos be given out on Simchas Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Sukkah Stands Tall at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Nestled within the U.S. Army’s oldest active proving ground, a sukkah was built at Aberdeen Proving Ground by Baltimore Shliach Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum for the Jewish residents to eat and bentch Lulav.
This Simchas Torah, We Will Celebrate Our Nation’s Resilience
“On Simchas Torah, we’ll mark the pain in the same way our nation has for thousands of years. We’ll dance with the Torah that gave our people the strength to stand strong through millennia of trials. We won’t forget the pain, but we will celebrate the reason for our resilience.”
Artist Creates Simchas Torah Mural with Kedoshim’s Names
Artist Devorah Leah Strassberg created a mural with names of 1400 kedoshim who were killed last year on Simchas Torah. The artwork, titled “We Will Dance For Them,” will go on display at various Chabad Houses and Shuls.
Chassidim Don’t Drink Vodka
While spending an uplifting Tishrei 5736 with the Rebbe, Reb Naftoli Kraus, an Israeli journalist, wrote up his experiences in the famous Maariv newspaper. But his writing that chassidim drink “vodka” displeased the Rebbe.