On Friday afternoon, a joyous siyum sefer torah was held at the Marina Roshcha shul in Moscow. The Sefer Torah was commissioned by Mr. Akiva Nissan Volf Astrov in response to the atrocities of Simchas Torah and in the merit of the safe return of the hostages in captivity.
Will Babies Need a Bris When Moshiach comes?
In this episode of the “Hilchisa L’Meshica” podcast, Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin discusses whether babies will be born circumcised when Moshiach comes, and if they would still need hatafas dam bris.
‘Best Buddies’ Program Kicks Off for Second Year
For the second year, students from Bais Rivkah High School are pairing up with girls enrolled in Nigri Shluchim Online School in an initiative dubbed “Best Buddies” to connect, make friends, and learn together with weekly video or phone calls.
War Day 401: Massive Tunnel Found Beneath Cemetery, Berlin Bans ‘River to Sea’ Slogan
War Summary, Day 401: Troops find Hezbollah training base with primed launchers in front of UNIFIL, kilometer-long tunnel found beneath southern Lebanon cemetery, Russia might take a role in Hezbollah ceasefire, Shin Bet foils assassination on Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and son, Berlin court bans the genocidal slogan “from the river”, and Biden administration halts shipment of heavy-duty D9 bulldozers after Israel paid for them.
It’s Time to Talk About Shluchim Working for Shluchim
Article by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: Two years ago, just before the Kinus Hashluchim, I wrote an article discussing the difficulties that Yungeleit are going through to find a place to go on Shlichus. Since then I have reconsidered my opinion.
Our Communities
“Winning Together”: A Unique Opportunity to Share the Joy
Anticipation fills the air as Tenathon 2024 approaches on Sunday, November 17. This year, it’s not just about winning for yourself; it’s about winning with others. With “Winning Together” tickets, you’re extending hope to someone who could use a lift.
Live: Vaad Hakohol Hosts ‘Town Hall Meeting’
Live at 8:00 PM: The newly appointed members of the Vaad Hakohol will host their first Town Hall meeting for the Crown Heights community. During the event, they will share updates on their recent initiatives and address community-related topics.
New Torah Dedicated at Chabad Morumbi in S. Paulo, Brazil
A new Sefer Torah was inaugurated at Beit Chabad Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil, with joyous Hakafos, singing, and dancing, honoring the Simchas Torah victims and reinforcing the community’s enduring connection to our Torah, our land, and our people.
Rabbi Faivish Vogel, 88, AH
Rabbi Shraga Faivish Vogel, shliach to England for over 50 years and one of the first campus shluchim, who played an active role in recovering the seforim from the Rebbe’s library sold to dealers and collectors in Europe, passed away on Monday, 10 Cheshvan.
Milah: One-Time or Recurring Mitzvah?
Anash.org Feature: This week’s Iyun Podcast by Rabbi Binyomin Bitton, director of the Tzfunot Institute, will discuss the Rebbe and Rogatchover on “peulah nimsheches” (recurring action), and its ramifications in the Bris Milah of Avraham Avinu, Dovid Hamelech and the Rebbe Rashab.
Camp Reunites for Thrilling Hike and NYC Mivtzoim
Campers and staff of Camp Lman Achai got together on Sukkos for mivtza lulav in the heart of New York, dancing at Simchas Beis HaShoevah, and enjoying a thrilling hike with spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley followed by a farbrengen and BBQ.
Rebbe, Where Should I Move To?
Are you thinking of moving to a new house or community? This week’s Rebbe Responsa explores five key factors that the Rebbe pointed to when advising questioners considering moving their homes to greener pastures.
Farbrengen Welcomes Shluchim at Queens Mesivta
The hanhala of the Queens Mesivta welcomed 10 new Shluchim at a farbrengen at Anshei Moshe shul this past week and celebrated the culmination of the ‘Tisrhei Mitten Rebbe’n’ Mivtza.
‘Hatov Vehametiv’: The Special Bracha on Fine Wine
Ask the Rov: When do I say the bracha of hatov vehametiv on a better wine? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Community Celebrates 80th of Head Shliach to New South Wales
The Sydney Jewish community gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, Head Shliach to Sydney and New South Wales, drawing well-wishers from across the community to honor Rabbi Feldman’s lifelong dedication to Jewish life in Australia.
Rebbe’s Chumash Teachings Joins Sefaria’s Digital Library
In a significant step in hafotzas hamayonos, Sefaria, a popular online digital library of Jewish texts with seven million annual users, has added the Kehos Chumash with its unique translation that weaves in Rashi’s commentary and the Rebbe’s teachings.
He Took the Entire Blame on Himself
The rov of Starodub, R’ Meshulam Zalman Neimark was arrested with 80 community members, accused of helping Yidden evade the draft with guidance from the Rebbe Maharash. Not wanting the Rebbe to suffer, he took full blame and spent two years in prison, where he learned and davened ba’avoda.
The Shaar Habitachon Way to Understand Election Results
In a post-election shiur, R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin clarifies the Torah approach to view the election results, recognizing Hashem’s hand, understanding our role, and yet appreciating the great kindness that Hashem did in appointing President Donald Trump.
Hatomim Boruch Thaler, 56, AH
Hatomim Boruch Thaler, a Crown Heights resident who koched in the Rebbe’s Torah and put the lyrics for the song “Kesiva Vachasima Tova,” passed away on Thursday, 6 Cheshvan.
Amsterdam Shluchim Rush to the Rescue of Attacked Israelis
Shluchim and community members of Amsterdam, Holland, rushed to rescue visiting Israelis at 2 am local time after a mob of Arabs attacked them brutally. BH all the injured have been released form the hospital.
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