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.
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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.
Keren Anash: No Table in Crown Heights Left Empty
Keren Anash ensures that every member of Crown Heights Jewish has the financial support they need. This Rosh Hashana they have 350 families in need of assistance to be able to afford Rosh Hashana meals and other related expenses.
Discover the Essence of Shofar
Looking to make this Rosh HaShanah more meaningful and transformative? Are you being a baal tokeia in shul or on mivtzo’im? To jumpstart your year, SIE is delighted to unveil a classic maamar on the topic of shofar from their latest project, Lessons in Siddur Im Dach.
Crown Heights Residents Daven For New Year
As the clock neared 1 AM, residents of Crown Heights gathered at their local shuls to recite the first Selichos of 5783.
Midnight Selichos Recited at Rebbe’s Ohel
Chassidim from near and far gathered late Motzei Shabbos at the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens, NY to recite the first selichos and pray for a good year.
770 Packed to Capacity for First Night of Selichos
Thousands of anash, bochurim, shluchim and guests from all over filled the main zal of 770 at 1:00 AM on Motzei Shabbos to recite the first selichos preparing for Rosh Hashana 5784.
Groups from Around the Globe Spend Shabbos Selichos at Ohel
Many hundreds of Shluchim, anash and bochurim, including a large group from Moscow led by Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, spent an uplifting Shabbos Selichos near the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens.
Live: Pre-Selichos Chassidishe Farbrengen
Join Live Motzei Shabbos at 10:00 PM ET: The famous annual pre-selichos farbrengen with Rabbi Sholom Charitonov will be streamed live, to allow anash and shluchim from around the world to participate.
Over 2,000 Dead in Morocco Quake; Marrakesh Jewish Quarter Devastated
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Marrakesh, Morocco, at around 11 p.m. on Friday night, killing more than 2,000 and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
L’Chaim: Wilhelm – Volfman
The L’Chaim of Zalmy Wilhelm of Crown Heights and Mushky Volfman of Monsey, NY, took place Thursday night at Ulam Chana.
Do You Want To Be Rich in 5784?
This Motzei Shabbos, follow the Rebbe’s instructions from Nitzovim-Vayelech 5743: If you want Hashem to bless you with children, health and livelihood in abundance, you need to give as generously as a wealthy person! Check inside for a great opportunity the Rebbe’s instruction, and grant yourself Hashem’s Bracha for the new year!
Download Here: Day to Day Guide for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur
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 I: 20 Elul to 13 Tishrei.
Live: Pre-Selichos Farbrengen at Anshei Moshe Shul
Join Live 11:00 PM: A chassidishe farbrengen to prepare for selichos will stream live from Anshei Moshe Shul in Crown Heights.
50,000 Sing ‘Adon Haslichot’ by the Kosel
Over 50,000 men and women gathered at the Kosel on Thursday night to recite selichos, as per the Sefardic custom. On the stage with the Rabbi of the Kosel was Florida shliach Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar.
His Bumper Sticker Said “Hashem Loves Me”
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Hashem’s love for us should make us feel so secure that we have no need to announce it or have others validate it. It should make us feel less self-absorbed. A Baal Shem Tov-inspired bumper sticker might read something like: Hashem Loves You!
The Tenathon 2023: Featuring the Element of Sur-Prize!
Ten Yad is exhilarated to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed and highly-anticipated Tenathon 2023-5784. Save the date: Sunday, October 29th – 14 Cheshvon 5784, at 6:30 pm. Many more exciting and mystifying details to follow.
Erev Shabbos Selichos Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were even more packed than usual as early Tishrei guests joined locals in preparing for Shabbos Parshas Netzovim – Vayelech, Shabbos Selichos.
Download and Print: Anash.org Shabbos Digest
Download and print for your Shabbos reading pleasure: The Anash.org Shabbos Digest presents the top stories, commentary, opinions, and columns from the past week, in a print-friendly format.
The Story Behind the Only Plaque in 770
Watch: Rabbi Chaim Dalfin tells the story behind the only memorial plaque in the entire 770, who donated it, and the Rebbe’s authorization for it to be posted.
Rabbis Call to Join Final Hakhel Event
Watch: Rabbis Yossi Paltiel and YY Jacobson urge all Chassidim to participate in the final Hakhel event of the year, scheduled to take place Sunday evening at 770 Eastern Parkway.