War Summary, Day 365: Two soldiers killed by an Iraqi drone and 24 injured, Nasrallah’s successor-to-be eliminated in Beirut airstrike, huge weapons caches found near Northern border, Israel and U.S. plan attack on Iran, CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Kurilla arrived in Israel to coordinate, possibilities include nuclear site, oil fields, targeted assassinations, and assets abroad, Iran threatens to retaliate.
Avraham Fried Leads Powerful Selichos at Me’aras HaMachpelah
Hundreds joined an uplifting selichos at Me’aras Hamachpelah led by Lubavitcher singer and chazan Avraham Fried, to the background of a dramatic multimedia presentation projected on the building.
‘It’s Erev Rosh Hashana and Nothing is Set Up?!’
Titled “yedid beis Rebbe,” Reb Elye Chaim Althaus was a devoted chossid of the Frierdiker Rebbe and stood by his side in all his activities. When Reb Yisroel Jacobson expressed surprise that the Rebbe’s shul was not ready on erev Rosh Hashana, Reb Elye Chaim turned the question around.
From the UN, Israel Ambassador Quotes the Rebbe to Spread Light
In a video filmed outside the UN, Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon quoted the Rebbe about adding in light, celebrating Rosh Hashana, and blowing the shofar. Shliach Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Noimann was on hand to blow the shofar.
Our Communities
Photos: 770’s Tashlich Pond in 5735
Historical photos from the archive of R’ Shmuel Zalmanov of Montreal shows an earlier version of 770’s tashlich pond in 5735 (1975), built by 770’s bedek habayis, led by Rabbi Chaim Boruch Halbershtam.
‘To The Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere’
Every year before Rosh Hashana, the Rebbe would write a letter addressed to “The Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere” containing an inspiring message and a call to action for the New Year. This week’s booklet also discusses how we must start off the year with action and that Rosh Hashanah must influence the entire year.
Shofar to be Blown Every Hour in Crown Heights
Shofar will be blown on Eastern Parkway on both days of Rosh Hashana for those unable to attend shul, every hour on the hour, starting from 10:00 AM until 6:25 PM.
Last Chance Before Rosh Hashanah!
The final hours before Rosh Hashanah are here, bringing a powerful opportunity to tap into the Rebbe’s incredible promise.
The Chair We Haven’t Used Since 1960
Rabbi Shmuel Butman recalls the Rebbe’s visits to their home in Paris, the dishes and tricycle the Rebbe gave them, and a special chair on which the Rebbe sat during a shiva visit.
Shofar With a Hearing Aid?
Ask the Rov: May one listen to the shofar with a hearing aid? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Moscow Community Distributes Rosh Hashanah Essentials
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, every needy family and individual in Moscow received a generous food basket in a successful initiative spearheaded by Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar.
‘May Your Tekios Be Heard’
After midnight on the night before Rosh Hashana, Reb Leibel Bistritzky was saying Tehillim upstairs in 770, when the Rebbe walked in. After inquiring whether he would be blowing shofar, the Rebbe gave him a maamar and a special bracha.
Tax Breaks You Didn’t Know About: Dina Demalchusa Part I
In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko explores how paying taxes fits within the principle of ‘the law of the land’ in Jewish law.
Shluchim Mark 10/7 with 10 Mivtzoim x7 Initiative
Project 10.7 offers a powerful way to mark the first anniversary of Oct. 7. Each community is assigned 10 kedoshim, and community members are invited to take on one of 10 Mivtzoim in their honor, performing them at least 7 times.
JEM’s New Daily Tishrei Film For Children
JEM’s popular Good Night My Child bedtime program launches a brand-new video series “Tishrei Explorers” where children can engage in an interactive Tishrei experience
Simply Give! A Meal for Every Guest
The Rebbe actively supported this vital organization, and in 5748 (1988), personally donating $10,000 to Eshel-Hachnosas Orchim. Today, they continue their remarkable work, providing essential services to those in need.
No Mayonnaise on Rosh Hashana?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mayonnaise on Rosh Hashana, husband’s hatoras nedorim for his wife, haircut obligation on erev Rosh Hashana, and tearing letters on Yom Tov for food.
At Babi Yar Memorial, Zelensky Backs Israel
At a memorial ceremony with shluchim at Babi Yar, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the struggle against an “axis of evil,” describing it as “a war of the West fighting for its life against a bloodthirsty coalition bent on wars and conquering territories of its rivals, at the cost of lives.”
Missile Hits Chabad School, Miraculously No Israeli Casualties
An Iranian missile made a direct hit on a Chabad Reshet school in Gadera, blasting the wall and creating a huge crater, but BH the kids were away. The only casualty from all 181 missiles was an Arab from Gaza who smuggled in.
Derher Creates Tishrei Mini Site
With Yom Tov approaching so quickly, have we had a chance to fully prepare? How can we ensure this is a meaningful Tishrei, a true “Chossid’s Tishrei”? A Chassidisher Derher has created just what you need.
For Second Year, Hatzalah Manning First Aid Station at 770
With their signature ahavas yisroel and constant goal to improve medical care for the Crown Heights community and its visitors, Crown Heights Hatzalah is once again setting up a first aid station in 770.
Iran Fires Missiles Into Israel, Entire Country in Bomb Shelters
Close to 200 ballistic missiles were sent from Iran into Eretz Yisroel. The only reported casualty is an Arab from Gaza who entered the country illegally. Israel plans a “significant and harsh” response tonight.
Photos: The Kever of R’ Yochanan Hasandlar
The kever of the tanna R’ Yochanan Hasandlar, “the shoemaker,” is not far from the kever of R’ Shimon Bar Yochai in Miron. Lubavitcher photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited the site and captured photos of it.
500 Women Unite at Powerful Challah Bake for Eretz Yisroel
On Thursday, Chof Daled Elul, over 500 women gathered for a moving community-wide challah bake for the protection of Eretz Yisroel and the safe return of the hostages. It also marked the 50th anniversary of the Rebbe’s Mivtza Neshek campaign, making it an opportune time to focus on the three mitzvos uniquely tied to Jewish women.
Mrs. Channa Karp, 58, AH
Mrs. Channa Karp, a beloved mother and grandmother from Buffalo, NY, passed away on Monday, 27 Elul.