Beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner a”h would regularly send out ‘cyber farbrengen’ to his students and alumni ahead of important dates. Read some of his farbrengens for Shabbos Selichos.
Mega Hakhel Pre-Rosh Hashana Zoom Marathon
Refresh-Reboot-Reload for the new year with thirteen hours of transformation and inspiration in preparation for a meaningful Rosh Hashana.
Wedding: Gordon – Sasonkin
The wedding of Shalom Gordon of Woodlands Hills, CA and Shayna Sasonkin on Patchogue, NY took place on Thursday night at Razag.
23 Elul: Yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s Grandfather
This Shabbos commemorates the 90th yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s maternal grandfather, Harav Meir Shlomo Yanovsky, who passed away on 23 Elul 5693. A distinguished and learned Rav in Nikolayev, he also merited to be a “yoshev” by the Rebbe Maharash.
Our Communities
Don’t Forget Basic Halacha
When American author Herman Wouk became involved in publishing a Chumash in braille for the visually impaired, the Rebbe was pleased but not satisfied, and he suggested a different sefer.
Portland Yeshivas Kayitz Brings Powerful Energy to The City
Shliach Rabbi Chaim Mishulovin brought in a group of bochurim and ran an incredible program for them in Portland, Oregon. The community was lit up with the energy the boys brought to town.
Wedding: Deitsch – Shemtov
The wedding of Zalman Deitsch of New Haven, CT, and Leah Shemtov of Tucson, AZ, took place in Oholei Torah.
Yiddish Theme Song Depicts a Chassidishe Summer
A lively Yiddish song, produced by camp Tzeirei Hatemimim, depicts a wholesome chassidishe summer as described by the Rebbe to be as a “camp on the outside and yeshiva on the inside.”
Ateres Chaya Mushka Begins New Year With Additional Grade
Ateres Chaya Mushka school of Crown Heights began its new school year with the introduction of a new 9th-grade class.
L’man Achai Ends With Bar Mitzvah and Ohel Trip
The last week at Camp L’man Achai was fabulously engaging, with shofar making, a bar mitzvah celebration and a trip to the Ohel and 770.
New Shluchim to Corvallis, Oregon
Rabbi Menachem and Zahava Angster have been appointed as the shluchim to Corvallis, Oregon. They will be opening Corvallis’ first Chabad center for the community and Oregon State University.
Wedding: Raichik – Hyman
The wedding of Avremi Raichik of Crown Heights and Baila Hyman of Pittsburgh, PA, took place Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
RV From Florida Joins Mitzvah Tank Fleet in New York
A motorhome made the journey from Florida to join the fleet of Mitzvah Tanks in Crown Heights managed by Rabbi Yehuda Pevzner of Mitzvah Tank NYC.
Postville Mashpia Prepares ‘Cheshbon Hanefesh Aid’
Elul is the month of cheshbon nefesh, but what does that actually mean, and how does one do one? Rabbi Avraham Katz, mashpia in Postville Yeshiva prepared a ‘Cheshbon Hanefesh Aid’ to help.
Limited Spots Available in OYYL Elementary Classes
Do you want your son to truly excel in his study of Chumash or Gemara? Are you searching for a nurturing and Chassidishe environment where he can thrive academically and personally? OYYL in Crown Heights has the solution you’ve been seeking.
Rubashkin Leads Uplifting Farbrengen in Hallandale Beach
The Chabad community of Hallandale Beach gathered Sunday night for a farbrengen celebrating Chai Elul with Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.
Expanded Ohel Bus for Rosh Hashana Week
Subsidized buses will shuttle to and from the Rebbe’s Ohel throughout the week of selichos and the days leading up to Rosh Hashana.
Released Time Begins with an Impactful Teachers Conference
On Monday, Chai Elul, Released Time kicked off the school year of 5784, gathering the teachers with a conference filled with insightful workshops and engaging discussions and several guest speakers.
Seize the Last Moments of Shnas Hakhel
In recent days, a Michtov Kloli of the Rebbe dated from “the days of Selichos 5727” has been circulating. This letter carries a special, timely message. Just like this year, the letter was written at the conclusion of a Hakhel year.
‘Chai’ Years Of Alumni Reconnect At Cincinnati Reunion
Eighteen years of alumni of Tomchei Temimim Cincinnati gathered Wednesday night in Crown Heights for a Yeshiva reunion, with members of the yeshiva staff.
Crown Heights Street Fight Ends in Gunfire
Gunshot fire was heard last night in the vicinity of Kingston between Empire and Lefferts in Crown Heights. Reports of a Jewish target are unfounded.
Baltimore Anash Join Together For Grand Chai Elul Farbrengen
Over 100 members of anash of Baltimore showed up for the grand Chai Elul farbrengen held for the first time in the cheder’s brand new hall.
How To Keep Kosher Without A Kitchen
Do you know someone who wants to go kosher, but is faced with the challenge of living with their family that doesn’t? Fret no more. Here to guide those exact situations, is this handy guide written by Rabbi Nissan Zibell.