Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: Hashem’s love for us should make us feel so secure that we have no need to announce it or have others validate it. It should make us feel less self-absorbed. A Baal Shem Tov-inspired bumper sticker might read something like: Hashem Loves You!
The Tenathon 2023: Featuring the Element of Sur-Prize!
Ten Yad is exhilarated to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed and highly-anticipated Tenathon 2023-5784. Save the date: Sunday, October 29th – 14 Cheshvon 5784, at 6:30 pm. Many more exciting and mystifying details to follow.
Erev Shabbos Selichos Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were even more packed than usual as early Tishrei guests joined locals in preparing for Shabbos Parshas Netzovim – Vayelech, Shabbos Selichos.
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.
The Story Behind the Only Plaque in 770
Watch: Rabbi Chaim Dalfin tells the story behind the only memorial plaque in the entire 770, who donated it, and the Rebbe’s authorization for it to be posted.
Our Communities
Rabbis Call to Join Final Hakhel Event
Watch: Rabbis Yossi Paltiel and YY Jacobson urge all Chassidim to participate in the final Hakhel event of the year, scheduled to take place Sunday evening at 770 Eastern Parkway.
Rabbi Wagner’s Enduring Message for Shabbos Selichos
Beloved Toronto Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Akiva Wagner a”h would regularly send out ‘cyber farbrengen’ to his students and alumni ahead of important dates. Read some of his farbrengens for Shabbos Selichos.
Mega Hakhel Pre-Rosh Hashana Zoom Marathon
Refresh-Reboot-Reload for the new year with thirteen hours of transformation and inspiration in preparation for a meaningful Rosh Hashana.
Wedding: Gordon – Sasonkin
The wedding of Shalom Gordon of Woodlands Hills, CA and Shayna Sasonkin on Patchogue, NY took place on Thursday night at Razag.
23 Elul: Yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s Grandfather
This Shabbos commemorates the 90th yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s maternal grandfather, Harav Meir Shlomo Yanovsky, who passed away on 23 Elul 5693. A distinguished and learned Rav in Nikolayev, he also merited to be a “yoshev” by the Rebbe Maharash.
Don’t Forget Basic Halacha
When American author Herman Wouk became involved in publishing a Chumash in braille for the visually impaired, the Rebbe was pleased but not satisfied, and he suggested a different sefer.
Portland Yeshivas Kayitz Brings Powerful Energy to The City
Shliach Rabbi Chaim Mishulovin brought in a group of bochurim and ran an incredible program for them in Portland, Oregon. The community was lit up with the energy the boys brought to town.
Wedding: Deitsch – Shemtov
The wedding of Zalman Deitsch of New Haven, CT, and Leah Shemtov of Tucson, AZ, took place in Oholei Torah.
Yiddish Theme Song Depicts a Chassidishe Summer
A lively Yiddish song, produced by camp Tzeirei Hatemimim, depicts a wholesome chassidishe summer as described by the Rebbe to be as a “camp on the outside and yeshiva on the inside.”
Ateres Chaya Mushka Begins New Year With Additional Grade
Ateres Chaya Mushka school of Crown Heights began its new school year with the introduction of a new 9th-grade class.
L’man Achai Ends With Bar Mitzvah and Ohel Trip
The last week at Camp L’man Achai was fabulously engaging, with shofar making, a bar mitzvah celebration and a trip to the Ohel and 770.
New Shluchim to Corvallis, Oregon
Rabbi Menachem and Zahava Angster have been appointed as the shluchim to Corvallis, Oregon. They will be opening Corvallis’ first Chabad center for the community and Oregon State University.
Wedding: Raichik – Hyman
The wedding of Avremi Raichik of Crown Heights and Baila Hyman of Pittsburgh, PA, took place Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
RV From Florida Joins Mitzvah Tank Fleet in New York
A motorhome made the journey from Florida to join the fleet of Mitzvah Tanks in Crown Heights managed by Rabbi Yehuda Pevzner of Mitzvah Tank NYC.
Postville Mashpia Prepares ‘Cheshbon Hanefesh Aid’
Elul is the month of cheshbon nefesh, but what does that actually mean, and how does one do one? Rabbi Avraham Katz, mashpia in Postville Yeshiva prepared a ‘Cheshbon Hanefesh Aid’ to help.
Limited Spots Available in OYYL Elementary Classes
Do you want your son to truly excel in his study of Chumash or Gemara? Are you searching for a nurturing and Chassidishe environment where he can thrive academically and personally? OYYL in Crown Heights has the solution you’ve been seeking.
Rubashkin Leads Uplifting Farbrengen in Hallandale Beach
The Chabad community of Hallandale Beach gathered Sunday night for a farbrengen celebrating Chai Elul with Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.
Expanded Ohel Bus for Rosh Hashana Week
Subsidized buses will shuttle to and from the Rebbe’s Ohel throughout the week of selichos and the days leading up to Rosh Hashana.