Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester is back in full swing, after a four year hiatus. With a stellar group of staff, and a newly renovated Yeshiva wing, the year has started off with a great fresh start.
L’Chaim: Deutch – Greisman
The L’Chaim of Avremel Deutch of Samara, Russia, and Nechama Greisman of Stockholm, Sweden, took place at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Thirteen Day Farbrengen Camp Had Only 7 Campers
A groundbreaking “Thirteen-Day Farbrengen Camp” with only seven campers set out to amplify and set in motion a series of events to return young, holy Jews to a place of Divine inspiration.
Dedi Graucher, 62, AH
Dedi Graucher, a beloved singer whose songs were among the mainstays of Jewish music for many years, passed away after a lengthy illness.
1,500 Children Welcomed to First Day of Online School
Over 1,500 children from around the world were welcomed on their first day at the Nigri International Online School of the Shluchim Office.
Our Communities
Mazkir’s Son Leads End of Year Farbrengen
In preparation for the new year, the Lincoln Place Shul and Beis Hamedrash in northern Crown Heights held a grand farbrengen led by Rabbi Mendel Groner.
A First for Russia: School That Integrates Special Needs Children
The inauguration of a brand new, state-of-the-art Jewish Day School in Novosibirsk, Russia was attended by over a thousand Jews, as well as the city’s mayor, government representatives, senators, well-known athletes, and many public figures.
30 Years of Eshel Marked with Appreciation Event
Eshel Hachnosas Orchim celebrated 30 years of selfless dedication to the Rebbe’s guests with an appreciation event for supporters and benefactors of the organization.
Young Shliach is Fighting for His Life
Rabbi Shimmy Hershkovitz, devoted shliach to Ofakim, Eretz Yisroel, and father of a small boy is fighting an aggressive form of cancer r”l. His only hope is private treatment. Please help him continue to fight.
The Real Overnight Camp Impact
Has summer been long forgotten? Not for the campers and families of CKids Gan Israel Florida!
L’Chaim: Himmelfarb – Goldin
The L’Chaim of Gavi Himmelfarb of Canarsie/Crown Heights and Faigy Goldin of Crown Heights took place Sunday night at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel.
‘Beis Dovid’ – F.R.E.E. Writes Torah in Memory of Shul Members
Cong. Beis Dovid Shul at F.R.E.E. Headquarters in Crown Heights joyously welcomed a new Sefer Torah on Sunday, written in memory and yblch”t in honor of some their mispalilim.
Aid for Moroccan Community Set Up After Devastating Earthquake
In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that wreaked havoc on Morocco, Chabad Rabbi Levi Banon traveled around the areas that were struck to survey the damage and aid the families there.
Israeli Border Patrol Officials Are Awed By 770 Visit
A group of Israeli Border Patrol guards took a tour of 770 and were amazed and inspired by what they saw and experienced there.
Live: Mazkir’s Son Farbrengs in Crown Heights
Join Live at 8:15: A grand hakhel and farbrengen with Rabbi Mendel Groner – Mashpia in Kiryat Gat, and son of the Mazkir Rabbi Leibel Groner a”h, will stream live from the Lincoln Place Shul in Crown Heights.
Live: Global Celebration for 9th Unity Sefer Torah
Join live at 7:00 PM: A grand siyum celebrating the completion of the ninth Sefer Torah Hakloli will broadcast live from Montreal, Quebec, featuring renowned speakers and entertainers.
Live from 770: Final Community-Wide Kinus Hakhel
Join Live at 7:00 PM: A Hakhel gathering for the month of Elul will be held at 770 for the wider Chabad community, with renowned speakers Rabbi Shmuel Butman, and Rabbi Aaron Ginsberg.
“The Rebbe’s Shul” in Paris Packed for First Selichos
Hundreds packed into the small one-room shul in Paris where the Rebbe davened during his time there for the first night of selichos, led by Head Shliach Rabbi Mendy Azimov.
Midnight in Moscow: Marina Roscha Says Selichos
Hundreds gathered at Moscow’s largest shul late Motzei Shabbos for a farbrengen followed by Selichos led by Rabbi Binyomin Markowitz.
Pre-Selichos Farbrengen Streams Live Around the World
The famous annual pre-selichos farbrengen with Rabbi Sholom Charitonov, held in the Slavin residence near 770, was streamed live on Anash.org, allowing many hundreds of chassidim from around the world to participate.
Shofar Will Come to Homes in Crown Heights
For the 5th year, a local initiative is organizing people to go and blow Shofar in the homes of those in Crown Heights who are not able to go to shul for Tekias Shofar.
Overflow Crowd Recite Selichos at the Rebbe’s Yechidus Room
Hundreds packed the Rebbe’s room at 770 Eastern Parkway for the first selichos of the year. The overflow crowd spilled out into the foyer area and outside the building.
Russian Group Recites Selichos in the Rebbe’s Home
A group of visitors from Russia, headed by Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, gathered for the first selichos in the Rebbe‘s home on President Street, where they were joined by Crown Heights locals. Chazzan Zalman Baumgarten led the selichos.
New Fruit, Garment for Rosh Hashana
Ask the Rov: If I don’t have a new fruit on Rosh Hashana, can I still say Shehecheyanu? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Spirited Farbrengens Prepare for Selichos
Following the conclusion of Shabbos, 770 began filling up again, as bochurim and anash gathered to prepare for the first night of selichos by joining a chassidishe farbrengen.