For the seventh consecutive year, a remarkable Smicha celebration was held at the Beis Midrash of Colel Ohel Yosef Moshe in Buenos Aires, Argentina, highlighting the hard work of the musmachim and their achievement in attaining Semicha.
War Day 360: Hamas Militia Defeated, Lebanon Ground Entry Began
War Summary, Day 360: Hamas’s military in Gaza has been defeated and all that’s left of it is a guerrilla terror group which will take time to dismantle completely, rround 2:00 AM on Tuesday morning, the IDF confirmed that a limited incursion has begun in several border area villages in Southern Lebanon, and Israel has wiped out the top echelons of Hezbollah and most of the middle as well.
Russian Group Recites Selichos in the Rebbe’s House
After an uplifting Shabbos at the Ohel and a pre-selichos farbrengen, a group of baaleibatim from Russia accompanied by Rabbi Berel Lazar recited selichos in the Rebbe’s home following their yearly custom.
Worcester Welcomes Torah in Memory of R’ Yaakov Zilberman
The community of Worcester, Massachusetts, dedicated a new Torah in memory of R’ Yaakov Zilberman a”h in honor of his second yahrtzeit. The Torah, donated by the Zilberman and Fogelman families, was joyfully carried through the streets to Central Mass Chabad.
‘Yalkut Sippurim’ Returns to Shelves in Expanded Third Edition
Just in time for the new year, the popular book ‘Yalkut Sippurim’ has returned to stores in an expanded third edition with numerous new stories in Yiddish added since the previous prints and is available for sale in all Judaica Stores.
Our Communities
Vaad Hatmimim Invests in Major Upgrade for Tishrei Guests
Over 100 older bochurim have been recruited to oversee groups of younger bochurim, ensuring that each bochur has proper chavrusos and receives the support they need. Parents and Hanholas HaYeshivos will receive daily updates of all of each bochur’s participation in the sedorim throughout Tishrei.
Tzom Gedalia Rally for Young Shluchim
The Shluchim Office invites all young Shluchim and Shluchos to join a Tzom Gedalia rally full of fun, learning and entertainment, free of charge.
Picture of the Day
Posters hanging on distinctly non-Jewish ‘Yuppie’ buildings encourage them to attend tonight’s CB9 meeting and to vote in favor of bike lanes along Kingston and Brooklyn Ave which will result in a loss of 54 parking spots for Crown Heights residents.
Summer Staff Program a Resounding Success
A new system that was introduced this past summer in major Lubavitcher overnight camps to enhance the staff members’ attendance at minyanim and daily learning sedarim proved to be a great success.
Photos: The Fruits of the Holy Land
Ahead of Rosh Hashana, Lubavitcher photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited orchards of apples, pomegranates, mangoes, peaches, and prickly pears, near the kevarim of Shmaya and Avtalyon outside Miron.
Council Votes for Chief Rabbis, Ashkenazi Rabbis Tie
A vote for the Chief Rabbinate by the rabbinic committee, including many Chabad rabbonim, resulted in the appointment of Rabbi David Yosef as Sefardi Chief Rabbi and a tie for the Ashkenazic one. Chabad rabbonim deny having endorsed any particular candidate.
Congressman Attends Tefillin Club at Merrick Chabad
On Sunday, United States Representative Anthony Esposito addressed Chabad of Merrick’s Sunday morning Tefillin Club discussing the $14 billion in funding he secured for Israel and his commitment to fighting antisemitism.
“Believe me, I Haven’t Forgotten What the Rebbe Told Me!”
After the historic UN speech, and the successful elimination of Nasrallah, Bibi Netanyahu met with Jewish leaders, and told Lubavitchers how he remembered the Rebbe’s words.
Overflow Crowd for Selichos at the Rebbe’s Shul in Paris
Hundreds packed the shul, stairs, and courtyard of 17 Rue Rosiers (“Zibetzen”), the shul where the Rebbe davened when he lived in Paris, for selichos led by the head shliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov.
Budding Artist Produces Children’s Tishrei Book
A young boy at Kita Daled at Cheder Lubavitch Chicago set out to convey the central themes of Tishrei in a manner that would appeal to young kids. With impressive full-page color drawings and cute poems lined with depth, his new book does just that.
Which Shofar Will be Used by Moshiach?
In the fifth episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses how Moshiach could use the shofar from the akeida if it was all burnt, why it isn’t considered me’ila, and who will actually blow the shofar.
Every Child in Crown Heights Deserves to be in School
From the Anash.org Inbox: A Crown Heights parent shares the frustration of many parents who have difficulty getting their child into school and raises some possible solutions that we need to consider as a community.
Soul-Stirring Selichos Recited in Moscow
Following an uplifting farbrengen, hundreds recited selichos at the Marina Roshcha shul in Moscow, while a group of the shul’s members spent Shabbos Selichos with Rabbi Berel Lazar in New York following their annual custom.
Ball Playing on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: What is the halacha of playing ball on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Webinar to Discuss How to Shift Campus Culture
This Monday at 8:00pm, Chabad.org and IJSS will be hosting a live online webinar on the topic of changing culture on campus, featuring Michael Wexler, Professor Ariel Evan Mayse, Eli Rubin, and Elaine Sneierson Leeder.
Ohel Bus Will Make Extra Trips Before Rosh Hashana
In the days leading up to Rosh Hashana, the Daily Ohel Bus will have expanded hours and added trips to the Rebbe’s Ohel.
This Motzoei Shabbos – Unlock Your Brachos!
This Motzoei Shabbos Slichos is a unique opportunity for bringing brochos into your life. Health, children, and parnassah are waiting to flow in abundance.
Live: Annual Pre-Selichos Chassidishe Farbrengen
Join Live Motzei Shabbos at 10:00 PM ET: The famous annual pre-selichos farbrengen with Rabbi Sholom Charitonov will be streamed live, to allow anash and shluchim from around the world to participate.