Join Live at 10:00 PM: Join along as thousands dance in the streets of Crown Heights, celebrating Simchas Beis Hashoeva.
They Knew How to Breakdance, and They Danced in a Circle
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Breakdancing and disco dancing are full of self. Dancing in a circle demonstrates togetherness. These bachurim knew that while breakdancing will attract attention, the circle is really what it’s all about.
Crown Heights Prepares for Sukkos in the Rain
Residents and guests braved the heavy rain to make their final preparations for Sukkos, going for a last minute shopping or purchasing the daled minim and other Yom Tov needs.
Watch: The Rebbe’s Message on Sukkos in the Rain
Top Photo: Avreimike Eisenshtein
In 1975, New York saw heavy rain over Sukkos. Rabbi Binyomin Silberstrom asked the Rebbe, “How can we spread joy during the festival Sukkos when it won’t stop raining? The Talmud clearly states that rain is a sign of God’s displeasure.”
Revel Scooters Cut Out Jewish Crown Heights
A year after a public outcry led Revel scooters to reverse their exclusion of Crown Heights, they are at it again, but this time neatly trimming out the Jewish sections of the community. Updated with response from Revel.
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Heavy Rain Floods NYC on Erev Sukkos
Extremes rainstorms dropped several inches of water on New York City on Friday just as Jewish residents are preparing to celebrate Sukkos.
100 Destinations For Your Chol Hamoed Trip
Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? A loyal Anash.org reader compiled a comprehensive list of over 100 fun and family-oriented things to do and places to go that your family will love.
Panel Discusses Welcoming Moshiach
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
Yesterday, Eshel Hachnosas Orchim organized a momentous gathering of prominent Chabad rabbis and shluchim. The congress featured enlightening panel discussions on preparing to greet Moshiach, as per the Rebbe’s directives for our shlichus in this final generation.
Make Mivtzoim Part of Your Chol Hamoed Plans
Thousands of Yidden are waiting for you to come shake Lulav and Esrog with them. Chabad of Sheepshead Bay has organized routes and lists of Yidden to visit whenever is convenient for you.
Erev Sukkos with the Rebbe – Up-Close
Tishrei Up-Close, a new video series from JEM’s Good Night My Child, presents a special Tishrei series . Give your child a front row seat to this day full of special moments with the Rebbe.
The Message to Non-chassidishe Bochurim on American Shores
One of the Rebbe‘s first activities on American shores was a public farbrengen on Sukkos for non-chassidishe yeshiva bochurim. At one such farbrengen, before the nesius, the Rebbe explained to them the meaning of a minhag.
The Stories Behind the Rebbe’s Shtenders
Over the years of the Rebbe’s nesius, he used a number of shtenders, each with their own unique story and history. These are the shtenders and the story behind each one.
Crown Heights Sukka Building Is in Full Swing
Up and down the alleys and streets of Crown Heights, everyone is busy assembling and building Sukkos.
Blachman Family Celebrates Birthdays With Torah Dedication
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
A new Sefer Torah was welcomed Wednesday in Crown Heights to Congregation Ahavas Moishe – Itchke’s Shtiebel, dedicated by R’ Eli and Sara Blachman.
Sukka Will Be Available at JFK For Jewish Passengers
As in past years, Chabad of the Airport is putting up a Sukkah at JFK airport. This Sukkah services Jewish travelers and also gives Jews using the airport the opportunity to shake the lulav and esrog.
Heartbreaking Levaya in Toronto Held for Young Girl
The levaya for nine year old Atara Cohen was held in Toronto after she was tragically struck by a vehicle.
Johns Hopkins Chabad Celebrates New Torah and Building Dedication
Chabad at Johns Hopkins marked a historic milestone, dedicating its first Sefer Torah, and dedicating and renaming the Chabad House, located right across the street from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University campus.
A Song, and Dance, for Yom Tov
Singers Avraham Fried and Lior Narkis perform V’samachta in the unique style of the ‘Tzamah’ project. A music video with dance instructions for the song was also released.
Fund Launched for Family of 9-Year-Old Atara Cohen
A group of rabbonim and shluchim have launched a fund for the family of 9-year-old Atara Cohen who was tragically killed in an accident on Wednesday. Please open your hearts and help.
Sukkos is in the Air All Around Crown Heights
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The Yom Tov of Sukkos could be felt on the streets and in the shops all around Crown Heights, with Sukkahs going up and daled minim being sold in every possible spot.
The Rebbe Told Crown Heights Residents: Yasher Koach
In numerous sichos over the years, the Rebbe thanked Crown Heights residents for hosting the guests who had traveled for Tishrei. Read what the Rebbe said, and see how that same hospitality continues today.
How R’ Meir Harlig Became the One to Hold the Rebbe’s Lulav
Watch: R’ Meir Harlig relates the story of how he became the one to receive the Rebbe’s daled minim and hold them as the chassidim would line up to use them each day of Sukkos.
Hakhel Initiative to Continue for the Next 7 Years
Although the Hakhel year has concluded, one bochur’s Hakhel project is not shutting down. Instead, it is merely changing format and continuing in full force.
Shiurim, Meals and Farbrengens Held for Visiting Bochurim
Bochurim who are spending Tishrei in Crown Heights are enjoying full daily programs packed with learning, engaging shiurim, lively farbrengens and delicious meals, all provided and organized by Vaad Hatmimim.
Atara Cohen, 9, AH
The nine-year-old Lubavitcher girl was tragically killed after being struck by a delivery vehicle outside her home in Thornhill, Ontario on Wednesday afternoon.