Posters hanging on distinctly non-Jewish ‘Yuppie’ buildings encourage them to attend tonight’s CB9 meeting and to vote in favor of bike lanes along Kingston and Brooklyn Ave which will result in a loss of 54 parking spots for Crown Heights residents.
Summer Staff Program a Resounding Success
A new system that was introduced this past summer in major Lubavitcher overnight camps to enhance the staff members’ attendance at minyanim and daily learning sedarim proved to be a great success.
Photos: The Fruits of the Holy Land
Ahead of Rosh Hashana, Lubavitcher photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited orchards of apples, pomegranates, mangoes, peaches, and prickly pears, near the kevarim of Shmaya and Avtalyon outside Miron.
Council Votes for Chief Rabbis, Ashkenazi Rabbis Tie
A vote for the Chief Rabbinate by the rabbinic committee, including many Chabad rabbonim, resulted in the appointment of Rabbi David Yosef as Sefardi Chief Rabbi and a tie for the Ashkenazic one. Chabad rabbonim deny having endorsed any particular candidate.
Congressman Attends Tefillin Club at Merrick Chabad
On Sunday, United States Representative Anthony Esposito addressed Chabad of Merrick’s Sunday morning Tefillin Club discussing the $14 billion in funding he secured for Israel and his commitment to fighting antisemitism.
Our Communities
“Believe me, I Haven’t Forgotten What the Rebbe Told Me!”
After the historic UN speech, and the successful elimination of Nasrallah, Bibi Netanyahu met with Jewish leaders, and told Lubavitchers how he remembered the Rebbe’s words.
Overflow Crowd for Selichos at the Rebbe’s Shul in Paris
Hundreds packed the shul, stairs, and courtyard of 17 Rue Rosiers (“Zibetzen”), the shul where the Rebbe davened when he lived in Paris, for selichos led by the head shliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov.
Budding Artist Produces Children’s Tishrei Book
A young boy at Kita Daled at Cheder Lubavitch Chicago set out to convey the central themes of Tishrei in a manner that would appeal to young kids. With impressive full-page color drawings and cute poems lined with depth, his new book does just that.
Which Shofar Will be Used by Moshiach?
In the fifth episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses how Moshiach could use the shofar from the akeida if it was all burnt, why it isn’t considered me’ila, and who will actually blow the shofar.
Every Child in Crown Heights Deserves to be in School
From the Anash.org Inbox: A Crown Heights parent shares the frustration of many parents who have difficulty getting their child into school and raises some possible solutions that we need to consider as a community.
Soul-Stirring Selichos Recited in Moscow
Following an uplifting farbrengen, hundreds recited selichos at the Marina Roshcha shul in Moscow, while a group of the shul’s members spent Shabbos Selichos with Rabbi Berel Lazar in New York following their annual custom.
Ball Playing on Shabbos?
Ask the Rov: What is the halacha of playing ball on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Webinar to Discuss How to Shift Campus Culture
This Monday at 8:00pm, Chabad.org and IJSS will be hosting a live online webinar on the topic of changing culture on campus, featuring Michael Wexler, Professor Ariel Evan Mayse, Eli Rubin, and Elaine Sneierson Leeder.
Ohel Bus Will Make Extra Trips Before Rosh Hashana
In the days leading up to Rosh Hashana, the Daily Ohel Bus will have expanded hours and added trips to the Rebbe’s Ohel.
This Motzoei Shabbos – Unlock Your Brachos!
This Motzoei Shabbos Slichos is a unique opportunity for bringing brochos into your life. Health, children, and parnassah are waiting to flow in abundance.
Live: Annual 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.
Nasrallah’s Elimination Confirmed, Biden Congratulates Israel
The IDF confirmed Motzaei Shabbos that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had been eliminated in an IDF airstrike Friday afternoon. US President Joe Biden says Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader brings a “measure of justice” for his many victims.
Manchester Pays Tribute to 60 Years of Rabbi Jaffe’s Leadership
Over 200 people gathered last week at the Lubavitch House in Manchester for an impressive dinner marking 60 years of Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe as Rabbi of Kahal Chasidim and head of Lubavitch Manchester.
Ten Yad Auction 2024 Is Live!
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, Ten Yad is thrilled to announce the launch of Tenathon 2024! This year’s theme, “Winning Together,” invites you to join us in unity and celebration. The grand event is iy”h set for Sunday, November 17, but the excitement starts now. Tickets are on sale, and the website is live, so don’t miss your chance to participate and “win” for a Kallah in need.
The Lau Family: An Unbroken Chain of 39 Rabbonim
A new video by Mendy Pellin tells the story of the unbroken chain of Rabbinic leadership in the Lau family, including Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau and his eldest son Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lau who is a candidate for Israel’s Chief Rabbinate.
Officials, Activists Address the Shabbos Sanitation Conflict
Since the publishing of the sanitation saga for frum Yidden in New York City, and with the dedicated efforts of a Crown Heights resident, it has gained the attention of politicians who have rallied to have the timing changed back for erev Shabbos.
Family From Anash Needs Financial Support
As we approach Rosh Hashanah and we are in Chodesh Harachamim, please contribute today! The last Erev Shabbos of the year is the best time to give!
Levaya Held for Mrs. Shaindel Glick
The levaya for Mrs. Shaindel Glick, a beloved mother and educator from Los Angeles, CA, passed in front of 770 on Friday on the way to the cemetery.
The Rebbe’s English Letters on New Year and Jewish Unity
Every year before Rosh Hashana, the Rebbe would write a letter addressed to “The Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere” containing an inspiring message and a call to action for the New Year. This week’s issue contains those letters, as well as letters on Jewish unity.