War Summary, Day 368: Over 180 Hezbollah rockets hit Northern Israel, Hezbollah leaders assassinated in airstrikes, Nasrallah’s deputy signals desire for ceasefire, Iran pushes Hezbollah to negotiate, airstrike in Damascus hits key Hezbollah commander, and despite growing tension with the U.S. Netanyahu remains confident in continued U.S. support.

In an unusual encounter, Chabad Bochurim find a Jewish man at a ‘pro-Palestine’ march on October 7th in New York and wraps him in Tefillin whilst walking backwards in sync with the flow of the march.

As Chassidim commemorate the 60th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s mother, Rebbetzin Chana, a new opportunity to live and experience this day with the Rebbe is now available. For the first time, the entire audio collection of the Rebbe leading the davening in the year following his mother’s passing is available.

Watch live at 6:00 pm EST: Hundreds of Rabbanim will receive Semicha at the Lemaan Yilmedu Semicha celebration at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights.

45,000 children from across Eretz Yisroel united on Vov Tishrei, yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chana, for a special tefillah broadcast, in light of the Rebbe’s instructions before the Yom Kippur War.

For the fortunate among us who merited to spend Tishrei with the Rebbe, the experience was unlike anything any other. Today, from accommodations and meals to inspirational Farbrengens and shiurim, and daily transport to and from the Ohel, Vaad Hatmimim goes above and beyond to ensure all Tishrei guests are cared for. 

The newly launched “Tishrei Explorers” by JEM is allowing children to experience “Tishrei with the Rebbe” in an unprecedented manner. Watch today’s episode here.

The relationship between the Rebbe and Machon Chana stands out in its depth and significance. The Rebbe emphasized his personal bond, when he stated, “Because Machon Chana is named after my mother… therefore everyone should participate financially!”

In honor of the 60th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s mother, Rebbetzin Chana, Anash in Paris gathered for a chassidishe farbrengen at Beth Chabad of Flanders led by shliach Rabbi Elchonon Marosov.

This Wednesday and Thursday, NCFJE will hold Kaporos for families in the the Bais Rivkah Crown Street parking lot. The Kaporos is subsidized by three gracious sponsors.

Today, Vov Tishrei, Chassidim around the world mark the 60th yahrtzeit-hilula of the Rebbe’s mother, Rebbetzin Chana. Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to present a newly updated resource site, packed with interesting material to read, watch, and learn in connection with the Rebbe’s mother.

The Rebbe’s home on President St. and the Rebbe’s room in 770 will be opened over Vov Tishrei for mairiv, shachris and mincha.

On the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7, Channel 13 singled out Colel Chabad’s director of operations, R’ Mendy Blau, in recognition of his dedication over the last year. Rabbi Blau was nominated as a “Hero” by Guy Lerer, a secular TV personality in Israel.

War Summary, Day 367: Hamas fired rockets towards Central Israel, Hezbollah fired around 200 rockets, Sinwar unfortunately appears to be alive, IDF says 14-17,000 terrorists dead in Gaza, two drones from Iraq intercepted, more airstrikes in Beirut, over 400,000 have reportedly fled Lebanon, and minor explosions in Tehran tonight appear unrelated to Israel.

In a unique and beautiful event just before Rosh Hashana, Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha program, led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, celebrated the Dayanus ordination of 18 talmidim, showcasing their achievement and impressive knowledge and understanding.

In an impactful ceremony, a new Chabad House was inaugurated in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn, by shluchim, Rabbi Menachem Mendel and Sterna Weisberg, with the help of Rabbi Avraham Holzberg, shliach in nearby Georgetown.

Former President Donald Trump arrived at the Ohel after 2 pm. For security reasons, his vehicle entered through a tent where he was hidden from view, through which he walked into the Ohel.

The NCFJE and Tzivos Hashem are making an urgent 20-minute rally today from 2:50 pm to 3:10 pm followed by Mincha. The short program of Torah Tefillah and Tzedoka will unleash the special power that children in Tzivos Hashem have.

When Max Schreiber, the treasurer of “Merkaz L’Taharas Hamishpacha” wrote to the Rebbe in 5725, he received a reply he didn’t expect: “Where’s your deficit? How’s it possible that you’re not in the red?” Now, decades later, it’s a lesson they continue to take to heart.

Trusted by Yeshivas and rebbis, Gemara Academy is now available in your home! Offering a unique, student-centered approach, this self-guided educational model ensures that every student, regardless of their learning style or level, can engage with and succeed in their Gemara studies.

This morning, shrapnel from an interceptor missile fell on a house Kfar Chabad, causing serious damage and lightly injuring two women. Nearby offices of the Reshet suffered minor damage, but the nearby yeshiva was untouched.

Hundreds welcomed the new year at the Marina Roscha Shul and Community Center in Moscow with uplifting tefilos led by Russia’s Chief Rabbi and Shliach, Rabbi Berel Lazar, and world-renowned Chazzan Rabbi Dovid Caytak.

From the Anash.org Inbox: I’m writing to you as a younger Shliach in a small town, or rather, a big town or small city in middle America. In the current political divide, we must strive to maintain Chabad’s neutrality, ensuring our focus remains on bringing Yidden Closer to Hashem.