On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Vaad Hatmimim arranged a fascinating panel with Rabbis Michoel Seligson, Yosef Katzman, and Mendel Groner, who shared their recollections of Tishrei 5734.
Could You Decipher This?
Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried lamented the loss of various of his written manuscripts, decrying the fact that they would never be published. Yungerleit of Kollel Mayan Chai recently deciphered and edited a newly discovered manuscript.
‘The Mikvah’ of Crown Heights Offering Later Hours for Sukkos
‘The Mikvah’ of Crown Heights on Carroll Street announced post-meal hours for Yom Tov night as a service for the locals and guests of Crown Heights.
Panel Discusses 50 Years Since The Rebbe Sang the French Anthem
A historical panel, including four of the original participants, got together in Paris to share the events that led up to the Rebbe singing the French national anthem to the words of Ho’aderes V’hoemuna.
Crown Heights Shops For Daled Minim
Up and down the streets of Crown Heights, stores and stalls were busy with selling lulavin, esrogim, hadassim, and aravos.
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One-Year-Old Orphan Received a Sign from the Rebbe
Young Avremush, who just lost his father, was playing with some seforim, and when he finished, his grandfather took a glance and was shocked…
Download Here: Day-to-Day Guide for Sukkos
Download here: Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din released a Day-to-Day Halachic Guide for the month of Tishrei, 5784. Part II: Erev Sukkos to 30 Tishrei.
New Comic Book Tells Modern-Day Story of Heroism
When Russia invaded Ukraine a year and a half ago, shliach Rabbi Shmulik decided that he needed to move his community to safety, even as missiles rained down. A new comic book tells his story.
Global Community For Young Shluchim Launches New Year
Young Shluchim worldwide gear up for another impactful year as part of the MyShliach community with the relaunch of all the beloved programs and the new MyShliach family membership.
Watch: Is Your Calabria Esrog Kosher?
Chabad Chassidim are particular to use Calabrian esrogim that aren’t grafted. However, modern grafting methods don’t change the look of the fruit or its DNA. How then do we know if it’s kosher? Rabbi Eliyahu Matusof explains.
“Excuse Me, Are You Jewish?” Mivtzah Lulav Turns 70
This year marks 70 years since the Rebbe launched Mivtzah Lulav, bringing the mitzvos of Sukkos to the streets: An overview of the fascinating history of the early days of the mivtzah.
Rabbi Yaakov Friedrich, 101, AH
Rabbi Yaakov Friedrich, zekan hachassidim – the eldest Chabad chossid, who miraculously survived the Holocaust and went on to take part in rebuilding the Jewish community in Holland, passed away.
Pre-Sukkos Dancing to Take Place on Kingston Avenue
In honor of 13 Tishrei, the entire community and guests are invited to take part in dancing in the lead-up to Sukkos.
Guests Join 41st Bochurim Kinus Held in 770
Hundreds of Bochurim and guests who came to spend the month of Tishrei by the Rebbe, participated in the annual Kinus of bochurim, held each year at 770 Eastern Parkway.
Lubavitcher Rov’s Year-Old Esrog Miraculously Remains Intact
Every year after Sukkos, Rabbi Yeshayahu Herzl puts away his esrog until the next year. This year, when he opened the esrog box, he was amazed to discover that his esrog remained fully intact, in its original size and smell.
270 Graduate Lemaan Yilmedu’s Halacha Courses
500 people participated in the impressive “Chag Ha’Semicha” event which took place last week in Oholei Torah’s hall in Crown Heights. Certificates were given out to 270 students who successfully completed the curriculum on 8 tracks.
Israelis Can Now Fly to the US Visa Free
Instead of waiting months to secure a visa, Israelis will now only have to complete an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form a few days before traveling to the US.
L’chaim: Schechter – Rubin
The L’chaim of Meir Schechter from Cedarhurst, NY and Chaya Rubin from Saratoga Springs/Monsey took place at FREE.
Veteran Shluchim Pioneering a New Frontier
Reaching new heights: Shluchim Dovid and Devorah Pinson moved from their 20 year long Shlichus in Alberta, to the beautiful and challenging new area of the Canadian Rockies.
Blachman Family Will Celebrate 70th Birthdays With New Torah
In honor of Rabbi Eli and Mrs. Sara Blachman‘s 70th birthdays, their family is celebrating with the completion of a new Torah. Join them as they welcome it to its new home.
When Two Chassidishe Towns Fought Over Tomchei Tmimim
Chapters in Chabad History 2: The fire that destroyed Tomchei Tmimim Zhembin, the Rebbe Rashab’s regulations for fundraising, and following the tracks of famous Zhembin alumni.
The Satmar Rebbe’s Response to a Lubavitcher Bochur’s Request
“Lubavitch is for the whole world!” That’s how the Satmar Rebbe responded to a request by a Lubavitcher shochet to check his shechita knife.
Long Island Shliach Leads Lively Motzei Yom Kippur Farbrengen
Immediately after breaking their fast on Motzei Yom Kippur, bochurim gathered for a farbrengen in Kollel Menachem led by Long Island Shliach Rabbi Itzik Goldschmidt.
Zman Simchaseinu Begins With Joyous Dancing at 770
As the solemn yomin noraim concluded and the festive zman simchaseinu began on Motzei Yom Kippur, bochurim joyously danced outside 770 Eastern Parkway.
Bochurim Break Their Fast With Vaad Hatmimim
An ample and delicious seudas yom tov was served on Motzei Yom Kippur by Vaad Hatmimim for hundreds of bochurim who are spending Tishrei by the Rebbe.