A short while after the Yom Kippur fast ended in Crown Heights, a full seuda with fish and meat was served in 770 befitting the yomtov.
L’Chaim: Oirechman – Bernstein
The L’Chaim of Ari Oirechman of Tallahassee, FL and Rivky Bernstein of Freehold, NJ took place Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Rebbe’s Sukka Built Moments After Fast Ends
As soon as Yom Kippur concluded, bochurim joined the Zirkind family in building the Rebbe’s sukka in the garden in front of 770 Eastern Parkway.
Yom Kippur in Moscow Ends with Uplifting March
Thousands attended Yom Kippur minyonim in over 30 shuls across Moscow, with the largest minyan taking place in Marina Roscha shul with Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar. The fast concluded with Napoleon’s March, havdala and a break-fast.
Anash and Bochurim Spend Yom Kippur at the Rebbe’s Ohel
Well over 1,000 anash and bochurim spent Yom Kippur at the Rebbe’s Ohel, with many braving the rain to daven outside in proximity to the Ohel.
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From Kol Nidrei to Neilah: Thousands Spend Yom Kippur in 770
Thousands of anash and bochurim filled 770 for a powerful and impactful Yom Kippur of 5784. Here are the details of how the holiest day of the year was marked and a gallery from the moments before and after Yom Tov.
Tenathon Releases Incredible “Eishes Chayil” Medley
A musical tribute to all the Ten Yad Kallahs – by Jewish music superstars showcasing a medley of the most beautiful Eishel Chayil tunes for the third annual Tenathon.
Thousands Pack 770 for Mincha of Erev Yom Kippur
Thousands of anash and bochurim packed the main shul at 770 Eastern Parkway for mincha of Erev Yom Kippur, followed by a video of the Rebbe’s pre-Yom Kippur bracha.
Malkos, Mikvah and Tzedaka in Crown Heights
With the hours progressing towards Yom Kippur, residents and guests rushed to fulfill the customs of Erev Yom Kippur, including the symbolic malkos, the second round of mikvah, and increasing in tzedaka.
This Child Won’t Receive Birchas Habonim This Year…
A moment before Yom Kippur begins, parents bless their children with birchas habonim. But the one-year-old son of shliach Rabbi Shimmy Hershkovitz won’t be able to receive a bracha from his father…
Shacharis in 770 Followed By Custom of Lekach
Locals and guests packed 770 on Sunday morning, Erev Yom Kippur to daven shacharis, request the customary lekach and give tzedaka to one of the countless pushkas and individuals collecting.
Erev Yom Kippur Levaya Held for R’ Dovid Krasnjanski
The levaya of R’ Dovid Krasnjanski passed by 770 on Sunday, Erev Yom Kippur. Shiva will be held near the Ohel for a short amount of time.
15 American Yeshivos Learn Sicha of Birkas HaBanim
On Thursday night, a grand Seder Sichos for English-speaking bochurim was held in 770, with more than 300 Tmimim participating. The bochurim learned the Sicha of Birkas HaBanim of 5750, which fell on and discusses the Kvius of this year.
Sins Cast Out at Kaparos in Paris
The Lubavitcher community of Paris, France, gathered on Motzei Shabbos and through the night to perform the custom of kaparos, overseen by Shliach Rabbi Levi Sabag.
After 80 Years, Kaparos Returns to Brownsville
Anash families of Brownsville gathered late Motzei Shabbos to perform Kaparos bringing the ancient custom back to the area after 8 decades.
All Night Kaparos at Bais Rivkah Crown Street
Locals and guests performed the custom of Kaparos with NCFJE at Bais Rivkah Crown St. in Crown Heights late Motzei Shabbos and early Sunday morning, Erev Yom Kippur 5784.
All Night Kaparos Held on President Street
Locals and guests performed the custom of Kaparos with Eshel on President St. in Crown Heights late Motzei Shabbos and early Sunday morning, Erev Yom Kippur 5784.
All Night Kaparos Held on Eastern Parkway
Locals and guests performed the custom of Kaparos at NCFJE Headquarters on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights late Motzei Shabbos and early Sunday morning, Erev Yom Kippur 5784.
Erev Yom Kippur Lekach With Montreal Chassidim of Old
Watch: In a video recorded by Rabbi Shmuel Zalmanov, Montreal gabbai Rabbi Moshe Elya Gerlitzky distributes Lekach on Erev Yom Kippur to renowned rov Rabbi Yitzchok Hendel and mashpia Rabbi Wolf Greenglass in his trademark warm style.
Bowing on a Shul Floor
Ask the Rov: When bowing to the ground in shul, when and where do I put something down as a separation? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
R’ Dovid Krasnjanski, 88, AH
R’ Dovid Krasnjanski, who was advised by the Rebbe to serve as an engineer for the US Navy in Philadelphia, and who was known for his love of learning, passed away. Levaya and shiva on Erev Yom Kippur.
Young Shliach Passed Away: His Family Needs Our Support
At the young age of 27 years old, shliach Rabbi Shimmy Hershkovitz of Ofakim passed away, leaving behind a young wife and a one-year-old toddler. His family needs our support.
L’Chaim: Seror – Cohen
The L’Chaim of Chimon Seror of Netanya, Eretz Yisroel, and Esther Cohen of Versailles, France, took place Tuesday night at the Lincoln Place Shul.
Lubavitch Women Talk Supporting Husbands in Torah Learning
In commemorating the Rebbetzin Chana‘s Yahrtzeit, Mrs. Faigy Yusewitz, Mrs. Batsheva Browd, and Mrs. Brochie Friedman share inspiration on the topic of nurturing our husbands in their Torah learning.
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