Hundreds of fathers and sons of Oholei Torah mesivta gathered for a melava malka and farbrengen celebrating the Alter Rebbe’s release from Czarist prison on Yud Tes and Chof Kislev.
Crown Heights Shuls Celebrate Alter Rebbe’s Geula
A dozen Crown Heights Shuls held farbrengens on Motzei Shabbos to celebrate the Chag Hageula of Yud Tes Kislev, and the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus.
Today: Kolel Farbrengen with Harav Heller
The annual Yud Tes Kislev seuda and farbrengen with Harav Yosef Heller will take place this afternoon in the Crown Heights Kolel and is open to all Kolel alumni.
Rosh Hashana of Chassidus Joyously Celebrated in 770
Hundreds of Anash and bochurim gathered in 770 on Motzei Shabbos for a melava malka and farbrengen celebrating the Alter Rebbe’s release from Czarist prison, beginning a new era in spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus.
For Your Child: A Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen with the Rebbe
A Yud Tes Kislev special, from the popular Good Night My Child series by JEM: Watch a Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen of the Rebbe, narrated for children by children.
Our Communities
Ohr Hachasidus Illuminates 19 Kislev with Huge Seforim Sale
In honor of Yud Tes Kislev, Ohr Hachasidus held a special Seforim sale during the past few days that captivated the hearts of frum communities across the Greater New York Area.
NYC Menorah Parade Will Take Place Motzei Shabbos
As Chanukah approaches, the Mitzvah Tank Organization announced that the Annual NYC Menorah Parade will be on Motzaei Shabbos, the third night of Chanukah, December 9th.
War Day 57: US Wants War to End, Arab States Don’t
War Summary, Day Fifty Seven: While US Vice President Harris is speaking about the “day after the war”, Arab states are asking Israel to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed.
Live: Heichal Menachem Melave Malka for 19 Kislev
Hundreds of Yidden from across Boro Park will gather this Motzei Shabbos for Heichel Menachem’s 27th annual Melave Malka, for an evening of inspiration and to be strengthened in the learning of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and of Chassidus Chabad.
Live: Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen in Monsey
Join Live at 8:00 PM: The greater Monsey community will celebrate Yud Tes Kislev with a farbrengen featuring Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, head shliach of Maryland, and Rabbi Zalman Leib Markowitz, renowned mechanech, with a focus on increasing in mivtzoim.
We Are Kings and They Know It
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: We can try appeasing the nations of the world through politics, and we can try showing that we’re like them socially; but none of this will help. They’ll always be turned off by our kingly essence.
Let’s Talk Tanya Leaps into the Leap Year
‘Let’s Talk Tanya’ podcast by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg has begun producing new segments to align with the Chitas study for a leap year.
The Chossid Known as “The Cold Firebrand”
A tall man with hardened facial features, seemingly cold and calculated, Reb Chaim Ber Wilensky of Kremenchug didn’t look like a warm “chossid.” The truth, however, was quite the opposite, and those who were close to him, dubbed him, “the cold firebrand.”
Interactive Tanya Launches In Time for Yud Tes Kislev
For the first time ever, the Tanya has been published online, with tzuras ha’daf, in an interactive, multimedia format, just in time for Yud Tes Kislev.
CGI Florida Purchases 100-Acre, 600 Bed Campsite
CGI Florida announced the purchase of a new 100-acre, 600 bed campsite in Central Florida, dedicated in memory of 17-year-old Dovi Fellig.
Erev Shabbos Yud Tes Kislev Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach – Chag Hageulah Yud Tes Kislev. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
The Maamer the Alter Rebbe Said to Celebrate His Release
In honor of 19 Kislev, Rabbi Avraham Katz has translated and explained a maamar the Alter Rebbe said on the first anniversary of his release from prison. Plus download all maamorim the Alter Rebbe said in connection with the day.
Yud Tes Kislev: The Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus
On Yud Tes Kislev 5559 (1798), the Alter Rebbe was freed from imprisonment, heralding a new era in the spreading of Chassidus. The date is celebrated annually as the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus.
L’Chaim: Feiner – Luchins
The L’Chaim of Shmuli Feiner of Los Angeles, CA and Miriam Luchins of Scranton, PA took place Wednesday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Join a Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen In Crown Heights
Farbrengens will be held in Crown Heights over the next few days to mark Yud Tes Kislev, chag hageulah of the Alter Rebbe and Rosh Hashana of Chassidus. Choose one from Anash.org’s extensive list.
Day-To-Day Halacha Guide For Chanuka 5784
The Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Chanukah 5784, including halachos and customs for Hey Teves Asarah B’Teves, was released by the Crown Heights Beis Din. Download here.
IDF Resumes Operations After Hamas Violates Ceasefire
The IDF has renewed the fighting in Gaza, after the Hamas terror organization fired 50 rockets at Israel in violation of the truce agreement.
When the Rebbe and Rebbetzin Prepared the Yud Tes Kislev Seuda
Amidst the Sinai campaign of 5717, the Rebbe commended R’ Binyomin Levin for exerting himself to assist in farbrengen preparations. In fact, preparing the Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen was something both the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin did in their youth.
We Must Discuss the Recent “Trends” By Simchas and Weddings
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: “It is time to have an open and honest discussion on the recent trends in simchas in general and weddings in particular.”
War Day 55: Terror in Yerushalayim, Negotiations in Gaza
War Summary, Day Fifty Five: US Secretary of State Blinken is starting to put heavy pressure on Israel, IDF prepares to resume fighting in Gaza as ceasefire extension are in doubt.