On the day after Simchas Torah, Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki, director of Chabad Israeli Center of Skokie, Illinois, mobilized a massive campaign to gather supplies for IDF soldiers.
East Flatbush Community Holds Sukkos Street Fair
Members of the East Flatbush Chabad community gathered with their children on Chol Hamoed for a grand street fair with blow up rides, pony rides, arts and crafts, and a fire juggling show.
Multiple Antisemitic Incidents Reported in NYC
A pair of men chased Jewish teenagers at least four times in Boro Park Wednesday evening. Separately, a 29-year-old woman was punched in the face by a man who said “this is for Israel.”
Community Yomtov Celebration Held at Anshei Moshe
The Anshei Moshe community in Northern Crown Heights held a joyous Simchas Beis Hashoeva event with dancing and entertainments for adults and children.
Eshel Volunteers Thanked at Appreciation Gathering
As the last guests depart from Crown Height, dozens of volunteers who worked day and night as part of the organization Eshel Hachnosas Orchim gathered Wednesday night for an appreciation event and farbrengen.
Our Communities
Kosher Petting Zoo Brings Parshas Noach To Life
After learning about kosher animals in connection with Noach’s Teiva, the students of Bais Chaya Mushka had the opportunity to pet, hold and interact with kosher animals that visited their school.
L’Chaim: Chriqui – Brackman
The L’Chaim of Dovi Chriqui of Sydney, Australia and Raizy Brackman of Westminster, Colorado took place Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Boro Park Came Out for Simchas Beis Hashoeva Dancing
During Chol Hamoed Sukkos, thousands of men, women, and children, gathered in the streets of Boro Park for a grand Simchas Beis Hashoeva event where they danced and heard the Rebbe’s message.
How to Daven in These Trying Times
Many of us want to add in tefilos for the safety and redemption of our brethren in Eretz Yisroel. Here’s how you can add depth and meaning to your davening.
Wedding: Noginsky – Pevzner
The wedding of Yosef Yitzchok Noginsky of Boston, MA and Rivka Dina Pevzner of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Razag Ballroom.
Rabbi Chaim Ber Wilshansky, 95, AH
Rabbi Chaim Dovber Wilshansky, a revered Chabad elder in Australia and one of the eldest Chabad chassidim worldwide, passed away.
With Tishrei Over, Renovations Start at 770
After the thousands of Tishrei visitors headed back to their respective homes, workers began making repairs in the courtyard of 770, which had seen so much action of the past month.
Imahos U’banos to Begin New Session in Six Locations
A new session of Imahos U’banos will open in Crown Heights, Kingston, PA, and South Florida, drawing mothers and daughters closer through Torah study.
Free Educative Series on Women’s Health Starting Today
Mikvah.org and Mothers of Crown Heights have created an informative and educational series on women’s health that will feature professionals in multiple fields to address the topics.
Despite No Specific Threats, Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant
Security Update from Jewish Future Alliance: In response to Hamas calls for a Day of Rage, there will be an increased law enforcement presence in Crown Heights. Even in the absence of threats, and we must remain vigilant, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our community members.
Vienna Community ‘Drafted’ into War Effort
As news broke of the horrific events that unfolded in southern Israel on Simchas Torah, members of the Beit Halevi community in Vienna, Austria knew that had to take action.
President Biden Lands in Israel for War-Time Solidarity Visit
President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday morning as he demonstrated the United States’ commitment to the Israel which has just experienced its worst terror attack that claimed over 1,400 Israeli lives.
Mrs. Adina Leitner, 95, AH
Mrs. Adina (Alberta) Leitner of Melville, NY, a beloved mother and grandmother who dedicated her career to teaching and counseling youth, passed away on Monday, 1 Cheshvan, 5784.
Wedding: Teitlebaum – Fogelman
The wedding of Mendy Teitlebaum of Montreal, Canada to Chana Fogelman of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Oholei Torah.
‘Do a Mitzvah For Israel’ Rally Held at the Plaza Hotel
A rally was held in front of the Plaza Hotel at the culmination of a mitzvah tank parade on Tuesday, inspiring even more davening and mitzvos for Israel.
Here’s How You Can Support the IDF Soldiers
As Israeli soldiers put their lives on the line to protect their brethren and defeat our enemies, Mitzvah Tanks of Israel are visiting them to inspire, encourage and support our chayalim.
Benny Friedman’s New Medley Salutes Jewish Resilience
With a medley of powerful and inspiring songs about Am Yisroel, this beautiful collage of video clips from the people and organizations reaching out to the soldiers and families in Israel, is sure to uplift.
Mitzvah Tank Parade Brings Hope and Light to NYC
As part of a larger campaign to spread good deeds and prayers for Israel, a convoy of fifteen mitzvah tanks spread out over NYC laying tefillin and giving tzedakah with Jews across the boroughs.