Even before Rosh Hashanah, work has begun on setting up R’ Moshe Rubashkin’s giant Sukkah on President Street as he prepares to host the thousands of guests who rely on him for meals and accommodations.
Orange County: Torah Welcomed into Chabad Israeli Center
The streets of Irvine, California, were the scene of an unusual spectacle this week. The welcoming ceremony for the first Sefer Torah into the Chabad House for Israelis.
New Series from MyMaor Plus Prepares Kids for Tishrei
If you’re a parent looking to provide your older kids with a meaningful and engaging educational experience this Tishrei season, look no further than “Yiddenburg,” the latest series from MyMaor Plus.
1000 Bochurim Begin Month by the Rebbe With Seder Sichos
1000 Bochurim joined for a Seder Sichos in 770 beginning the month of Tishrei by the Rebbe. Two bochurim were the lucky winners of a dollar of the Rebbe.
Wedding: Laber – Malachowski
The wedding of Azriel Laber of Rensselaer, NY and Hadassa Malachowski of Crown Heights took place Sunday night at Oholei Torah.
Our Communities
Sign the Communal Pan on Behalf of All Chassidim
Agudas Chasidei Chabad is encouraging Chassidim to submit the names of their families in the communal Pa”n that will be read at the Rebbe’s Ohel on Erev Rosh Hashana.
NCFJE to Subsidize Kaporos for Crown Heights
Despite recent inflation and chicken prices on the rise, NCFJE is back once again with subsidized Kaporos servicing the Crown Heights community.
“Hacker’s HackelCon” Raised the Bar In More Ways Than One
Jewish CyberSecurity experts, beginners, and enthusiasts gathered for a conference in Crown Heights to network and exchange ideas. The meeting was noteworthy in more ways than one.
Bochur Attacked in Unprovoked Assault in Crown Heights
A bochur who was walking down the street in Crown Heights was assaulted in an unprovoked attack. Shomrim apprehended the attacker in a matter of minutes.
Cincinnati Yeshiva Celebrates 18 Years With Alumni Hakhel
Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati celebrated their 18th anniversary as a moisad, with a beautiful dinner for all their alumni. The crowd was addressed by the staff of the yeshiva, and Rabbi Shais Taub, a parent to one of the bochurim who learned there.
Wedding: Wagner – Spalter
The wedding of Chaim Wagner of Johannesburg, South Africa, and Devorah Leah Spalter of Crown Heights took place at Oholei Torah.
Rolling Up a Beard on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including rolling up a beard on Shabbos, burning challa dough on a stovetop, bowing on granite, and up putting cholent after licht bentchen.
Unity of the Jewish People on Display at Montreal Siyum
Thousands of men, women, and children gathered to celebrate the completion of the 9th Sefer Torah Hakloli, launched by the Rebbe to unite the entire Jewish people, in a truly fitting conclusion to the year of Hakhel.
All Smiles on First Day of School in Baltimore
With a bright Baltimore sun shining, hundreds of Cheder Chabad students shouldered brand-new backpacks and headed into the building to begin the new school year.
Food Shopping Turns Nightmarish for Families Crushed by Inflation
With living costs continuing to rise, some Crown Heights families are struggling to pay for their yom tov needs. This organization has found a way to help.
Kashrus Alert: Lilly’s Baking Company No Longer Pas Yisroel
Many Shluchim rely on Lilly’s Baking Company to be Pas Yisroel, but starting right after Rosh Hashanah 5784, all of Lilly’s Baking Company products will NO LONGER be Pas Yisroel.
Wedding: Cohen – Cyprys
The wedding of Moshe Tzvi Cohen of Crown Heights and Menucha Cyprys of London, UK, took place Monday night at Razag Hall.
Kingston Cheder Begins New Year With Tremendous Growth
A new building, 30 new staff, and additional principals are just some of the signs of the extraordinary growth seen in the boys’ and girls’ divisions of Cheder Menachem of Kingston, PA.
He Went Straight from the Hospital to Teaching the Ma’amar
A series of clear and concise Shiurim by Rabbi Yonah Pruss a”h, presented in 20 minute segments, make it easy for you to learn a Ma’amar of the Rebbe before Rosh Hashana.
‘Adon Haselichot’ Heard in 770
An unusual scene unfolded on Monday morning in 770 when a group of 15 businessmen from Los Angeles recited selichos in the traditional Sefardi nussach.
Wedding: Krinsky – Stroh
The wedding of Kalman Krinsky of Vilnius, Lithuania and Mushky Stroh of Brooklyn, NY took place Sunday night at Razag.
Rabbi Shimmy Hershkovitz, 27, AH
Rabbi Shimmy Hershkovitz, a young father and devoted shliach to Ofakim, Eretz Yisroel, passed away on Tuesday, 26 Elul, 5783.
Live: Thousands of Kids Unite for Pre-Rosh Hashana Rally
11,000 children will unite for the last Rally of Hakhel, which will prepare the Chayolim to make their Pledge of Allegiance on Rosh Hashanah and every day.
Crown Heights Gathers for Final Hakhel for the Year
Hundreds gathered in 770 for a final grand Hakhel to conclude the year, with speakers sharing words of inspiration about how to take Hakhel into the coming six years.