Ahead of his move to Kingston, Pennsylvania to assume the role as the community’s rov, Harav Gedalya Oberlander was seen off by members of the Monsey Heichal Menachem and Chabad communities.
The Shofaros That the Rebbe Used and Their Unique Stories
Special episode for Chodesh Elul: Here are the shofaros that the Rebbe used over the years of his nesius, including one which only went on display a number of days ago.
Lubavitcher Bochurim Pay Tribute to Fallen Mossad Agent
The Chabad Yeshiva of Vienna commemorated the passing of the Mossad agent M., a Mossad agent who drowned in Italy two months ago, and whose identity still remain a secret, with nearly 20 siyumim.
New Photo Shows Rebbe’s Rare Camp Visit
A photo released on Sunday shows the Rebbe during his 5720 visit to Camp Gan Yisroel, then in Swan Lake, New York. The visit was one of the only times the Rebbe left NYC after he accepted the nesius.
Live: Siyum on Rambam’s Sefer Hafla’ah
Live Sunday at 12:00 PM ET: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Hafla’ah will feature Rabbi Moshe Wolberg, Rosh Yeshiva of Tomchei Temimim Kfar Chabad.
Our Communities
Benny’s New Song Hears the Sounds of Moshiach’s Shofar
Listen: As we usher in the month of Elul and with it the sound of the Shofar, singer Benny Friedman released an upbeat new song ‘Tu Tu Tu’ about the sounds of Great Shofar of Moshiach, which we eagerly await to hear.
Wedding: Gansburg – Dinerman
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The wedding of Levi Gansburg of Crown Heights and Elisheva Dinerman of S. Diego, CA, took place Thursday night at Razag Ballroom.
Father and Son Murdered in Shooting Attack In Huwara
Shai Nigerker, 60, and his son Aviad Nir, 28 from Ashdod were killed in a terrorist shooting near Huwara on Shabbos afternoon.
Live: First Night of Sefardic Selichot in Crown Heights
Live at 12:30 AM:1st night of Selichot for Sefardic community in Crown Heights, taking place at Cong. Merkaz Sefarad Chabad.
Kumzits BBQ Brings Together Different Montreal Communities
Photos: Shneur Man
Members of the Chabad, Yeshivish, Chassidish and Sefardi communities of Montreal joined together for an event supporting Beis Rivkah of Montreal.
Where Are Our Community’s Leaders?
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: “Where are our leaders?” many people ask. But as the people, we should primarily ask a different question: “Where are the followers?” There are many qualified Rabbanim and mashpiim to lead us with the Torah as their guide, the question is if we are willing to follow.
Wedding: Rodal – Vaisfiche
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The wedding of Yossi Rodal of Mt. Olympus, California, and Freida Vaisfiche of Montreal, Canada, took place Thursday night at Oholei Torah.
Jewish Young Professionals Unite for “Shabbat Without Borders”
Three hundred young professionals celebrated Shabbos together at “CYP Encounters” in Los Angeles, Montauk, and Mexico City for networking, belonging, and a deeper embrace of their Jewish heritage.
The Railroad Magnate Who Was the Rebbe’s Ambassador
A wealthy chossid who lived in the capital city of Petersburg, R. Shmuel Michel Treinin was a supporter and activist for the Rebbe Rashab. But when he proudly showed the Rebbe his huge factory, the Rebbe reminded him whose davening brought it.
(Rabbi) YY’s Chazarah on Shoftim 5751
Following the extraordinary farbrengen of Shoftim 5751, Rabbi YY Jacobson, then a bochur, held a chazara of the Rebbe‘s farbrengen, as he did every week. It was just re-released for the first time since then.
Erev Shabbos Shoftim Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday and residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Shoftim.
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.
Heartbreaking Levaya Held for 17-Year-Old Bochur
The Levaya of Baruch Sholom Dovber Fellig, the son of Reb Zalman and Mimi Fellig of Miami, Florida passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Friday.
Soulful Seder Niggunim Delights Crowd
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
Seasoned participant in the world of Chassidic niggunim and novices alike gathered for an evening of melodic celebration, spirituality, and communal bonding led by R’ Mendel Reizes and Zalmy Schreiber
Hundreds of Chabad Educators Gather for Kinus Conference
Hundreds of Chabad educators gathered this week for the 22nd annual Kinus HaMechanchim, which offered an atmosphere of warm collegiality and presents opportunities for mechanchim to talk chinuch without end.
When Is a Mistake Not a Problem?
Ask the Rov: Which mistakes in a sefer Torah require taking out a different Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
L’Chaim: Szmerling – Kievman
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Zalman Szmerling and Chaya Mushka Kievman, both of Melbourne, Australia took place Wednesday night at Rubashkin.
“Have You Met the King?”
When twelve-year-old Yaakov Hertzog from London, UK, said that he learned about the “King in the field,” the Rebbe asked him if he ever met him. The Rebbe then told him where he could meet the King.
Baruch Sholom Dovber Fellig, 17, AH
Baruch Sholom Dovber Fellig, the son of R’ Zalman and Mimi Fellig of Miami, Florida, passed away on Thursday, 30 Av, 5783.