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
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
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.
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L’Chaim: Feiner – Luchins
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
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
The first Chanukiah is set up 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.
L’Chaim: Rosenzweig – Brand
Photos: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’chaim of Mordechai Rosenzweig of Cedarhurst, NY and Miriam Brand of S. Paulo, Brazil took place on Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Aubervilliers Kollel Celebrates Grand Siyum Of Mesechta
Kollel Yad Eliezer celebrated the siyum of a mesechta with a grand event with live music and joyous dancing.
Ohr Hachasidus Prepares for Annual Yud Tes Kislev Seforim Sale
A special meeting took place last night at the home of Ohr Hachasidus longtime supporter Ari Sperlin for the bochurim who will be handling their annual Seforim Sale on Yud Tes Kislev.
The Royal Wedding in Landarov
Much is known about the wedding of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, but how much do you know about the wedding of the Rebbetzin’s sister, Rebbetzin Sheina to Reb Mendel Horenstein? A fascinating installment of Chapters in Chabad History.
Download and Print: Anash.org Magazine for Shabbos Vayishlach
In this week’s Anash Magazine, you’ll read the writing of a Mashpia who wrote fictional stories, Chassidic tales from Sipurin Nora’im, and how to make Chassidus meaningful. Download here and print.
Menorah at the Gaza Front
Ask the Rov: How should soldiers at war in Gaza fulfill the mitzva of ner Chanuka? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
8 Hostages Released From Gaza; Israel Counts Them As 10
The IDF has confirmed that six Israeli hostages have returned to Israel on Thursday night, following the release of two hostages earlier in the day. Two hostages released on Wednesday were counted towards the day’s tally.
‘Seder Dach’ Has Chassidim Everywhere Learning With 770
Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Lubavitch was said to have revolved around the maamar. Today, that opportunity is being offered to chassidim around the world, with the new ‘Seder Dach’ from 770 Yeshiva.
Bochurim Purchase Subsidized Chanukah Essentials
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
Oil, candles, and menorahs were made available to bochurim studying in Kevutzah at 770 at highly discounted rates, thanks to the efforts of the Kupas Bochurim organization.
Mitzvah Tank Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages
It’s not just about Israel: When Rabbi Yehuda Pevzner arrived at his Mitzvah Tank, which had been parked in Manhattan overnight, he discovered that it had been defaced with pro-Palestinian stickers and graffiti.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Opens Registration
Registration has opened for the Machane Berel Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp of the Shluchim Office, a ten day incredible experience in Lake Worth, Florida.
Shloshim of R’ Moshe Gottlieb Marked in Crown Heights
Photos: Mendy Dahan/Anash.org
A shloshim remembrance gathering in memory of Rabbi Moshe Gottlieb, a beloved resident of Hillside, NJ and previously of Crown Heights, was held Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.