From tragic passings, to miraculous births of multiples; from losing thousands of dollars, to winning libelous courtcases: from blind anti-semitism, to miraculous eyesight healings: here are the most-read articles on Anash.org this past year.
What We Really Need
Article by Rabbi Binyomin Cohen: When eminent Chabad rov in Baltimore, R. Avrohom Elyeh Akselrod, davened for hours long on Rosh Hashana night, his shul president was sure he was davening for a raise. But the chossid’s innocent response took the man by surprise.
5783: The Year in Review
As we conclude the last moments of 5783 and prepare for the start of the new year, Anash.org remembers the tears and the joys, the hardship and hope of a year gone by.
Vaad Hatmimim Welcoming Hundreds of Bochurim
In addition to the year-round activities and programs put forth by Vaad Hatmimim, their Tishrei Hachnasas Orchim is unheard of, and you too can be a part of this!
Tashlich by a Fish Tank
Ask the Rov: If there is no river or lake within walking distance, can I recite tashlich by a fish tank? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Our Communities
Merkos 302 Team Gathers for Hakhel Finale
As the year of Hakhel comes to a close, the Merkos 302 team gathered at the home of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky for their monthly Hakhel “Lunch and Learn.”
Crown Heights Hatzalah Welcomes Its 7th Ambulance
Just in time for the busy Tishrei season, Crown Heights Hatzalah recently welcomed a seventh ambulance, CH-907, to better service the neighborhood.
Lubavitcher Sofrim Took a Break During Their Busiest Season
Lubavitcher Sofrei Stam took time during Elul, their busiest time of the year, to gather for a Hakhel and hear from leading rabbonim and sofrim.
NYPD Boosts Presence in Crown Heights for Yom Tov
Community update from the Jewish Future Alliance: Boosted NYPD Presence, Labor Day 770 Concerns addressed, Citibike installations, and new zoning applications filed.
Mivtza Shofar to Reach Hundreds of Locations in NYC
On Sunday, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Kollel Tifereth Zekainim Levi Yitzchok will be sending out groups for mivtza shofar to hundreds of locations. They need your help.
New Shluchim to Expand Chabad Activities in Venezuela
Rabbi Hillel and Mushky Levinson were appointed as the new Shluchim to Caracas, Venezuela, to focus on the youth and the young families of the community.
Zelensky Applauds Shluchim at Rosh Hashana Presidential Meeting
For the first time since the war broke out, Ukraine’s Jewish President Volodymyr Zelensky invited all the country’s shluchim to a pre-Rosh Hashana meeting at the presidential palace.
New Shluchim to University of California, Riverside
With the new school year at UCR just two weeks away, Rabbi Mendy and Feigy Lezak arrived in Riverside California to establish a Chabad Student Center at the University of California, Riverside.
770 Head Mashpia Farbrengs With Tishrei Guests
Bochurim who just arrived by the Rebbe for Tishrei joined Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, mashpia of Tomchei Temimim 770, for a farbrengen in preparation for Rosh Hashana organized by Vaad Talmidei Hatemimim.
Morning Selichos Recited in the Rebbe’s Room
Thursday morning selichos were recited in the Rebbe‘s room with a crowd of guests who arrived to spend the days of Rosh Hashana by the Rebbe.
Wedding: Schwartz – Yarmak
The wedding of Efraim Schwartz and Rochel Leah Yarmak, both of Crown Heights, took place Tuesday night at Razag Ballroom.
Grand Welcome Event for the Rebbe’s Tishrei Guests
Over a thousand guests participated in a grand welcome gathering held by the “Eshel Hachnosas Orchim” organization at 770.
Rabbi Moshe Yitzchok Vorst, 85, AH
Rabbi Moshe Yitzchok Vorst, a survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp who went on to become the Head Shliach of the Netherlands, passed away.
R’ Mordechai Baron, 81, AH
R’ Mordechai Baron, a photographer who captured thousands of photos of the Rebbe after receiving the Rebbe’s permission to do so, passed away.
Don’t Throw These Cards in the Trash
New York State is distributing Pandemic EBT food benefits to all households with eligible children, including many families in Crown Heights; Some are unknowingly throwing them out.
Hundreds of Tishrei Guests Served Wholesome Meals
Eshel Hachnasas Orchim prepared its first breakfast of the Tishrei season for the many guests who arrived.
Wedding: Spalter – Geisinsky
The wedding of Hershel Spalter and Sara Geisinsky, both of Crown Heights, took place Tuesday night at Oholei Torah.
1000s of Food Baskets Distributed in Moscow Ahead of Rosh Hashana
The Jewish Chesed Center in Moscow upped its activities ahead of the month of Tishrei. Under the auspices of Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, the huge tzedakkah operation went into affect, helping families in need.
Tishrei Guests Fill Crown Heights
Thousands of guests who traveled to spend Tishrei by the Rebbe fill the benches of 770 and the streets of Crown Heights, as hundreds more arrive every few hours.