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Since When Was Chassidus Meant to Be Self-Serving? — Part II
“The question is not about minimizing avodah ch”v. The Rebbeim emphasized again and again that Chassidus must affect the way a person serves Hashem. The question is whether that effect is the ultimate reason for the learning, or whether it is the natural outcome of something deeper.”
Aliba D’hilchesa: How Halacha Provides Direction, Clarity, and Geshmak
In an in-depth interview, Rabbi Menachem Aizenman, Rosh Yeshiva of the Poconos Yeshiva, speaks about the unique approach to learning Gemara he institued: learning aliba d’hilchesa. “It’s not plainly Gemara alongside Shulchan Aruch. It’s using the poskim’s guidance to understand the framework of the sugya itself.”
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Secular Jewish Group Adopts Chabad’s Sukkah Mobile
In what may be a first, a non-frum Jewish organization has adopted Chabad’s idea of the Sukkah Mobile, bringing the mitzvos of sukkos to Jews wherever they are. Countless passersby came over to visit the sukkah, with many also taking the opportunity to shake lulav and esrog.
Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim Opens Registration
Rabbi Yisroel Rubin: A Life of Enjoying Torah
Queens Unity Concert Draws Thousands on Main Street
Thousands gathered in Queens for the Fifth Annual Unity Sukkos Concert and Simchas Beis HaShoeva. The annual celebration featured both Ashkenazic and Sephardic singers, bringing both communities together with achdus.
Hundreds Celebrate Sukkos at Sydney’s Luna Park
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Carrying in a Yard with Open Gates?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including carrying in a yard with open gates, Hoshanos for young children, and why we prefer a Talis-Koton of wool.
Thousands Celebrate Sukkos Overlooking Niagara Falls
A Sukkah with a magnificent view of Niagara Falls welcomed thousands of Jewish visitors from around the world, with minyanim, arba minim and a special Bar Mitzvah celebration adding to the simcha of Yom Tov.
Pomona Kinus Torah Weighs In on Chassidus Learning Debate
A Kinus Torah in Pomona brought together Anash for engaging discussions in Halacha and Chassidus, including one weighing in on the ongoing debate over the proper approach to learning Chassidus.
New Music Video: ‘Mozhesh Da Nye Chotshesh!’
A new animated music video brings the story of the Shpoler Zeide and a wagon stuck in the mud to life, combining an original song with Pixar-style animation to deliver a powerful message about recognizing our abilities and helping others overcome their struggles.
New Initiative Makes Daily Mitzvah Fun for Children
A new initiative is helping children around the world learn the daily Sefer HaMitzvos. With grade-specific quizzes and a weekly raffle for children who complete all the questions, DailyMitzva.com offers parents, schools, teachers, shuls and Shluchim an easy way to make daily mitzvah learning part of every child’s routine.
Governor Hochul Visits the Ohel Ahead of Elections
New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Ohel in Queens on Erev Shabbos, where she praised the Rebbe’s profound influence on Jewish life in New York and around the world.
Shterna Sarah Tevel, 69, AH
Shterna Sarah Tevel, a longtime Crown Heights resident known for her devotion to the Rebbe and caring for others, passed away on Erev Shabbos, 28 Tishrei.
When You’ve Always Had Chassidus, Can You Truly Appreciate It?
Can an FFB learn and be excited about Yiddishkeit and Chassidus like a Baal Teshuva? Conversations in Chassidus releases Episode 15 with Rabbi Yaakov Wagner, Menahel of Yeshiva Tiferes, Morristown. In tribute to Rabbi Avraham Lipskier A”H.
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The Last Dance in Leningrad, The First in America
As we approach Simchas Torah, From the Margins of Chabad History presents a series of first-hand accounts of Simchas Torah with the Frierdiker Rebbe. Spanning decades and countries, they take us from the bittersweet farewell to Russia in Leningrad, 5688, to the historic visit to America, 5690, the remarkable celebrations in cosmopolitan Riga, 5693, and finally the iconic scenes at 770 Eastern Parkway.
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Hundreds Danced Nightly at Kingston Simchas Beis Hashoeivah
Hundreds of residents and visitors from the Poconos, Brooklyn, and surrounding communities gathered each night of Chol Hamoed for Kingston’s fifth annual Simchas Beis Hashoeivah, featuring a different musical lineup each evening.
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Forgot to Light Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: What should a woman do if she forgot to light Shabbos candles? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
How Many Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: How many candles are required to light for Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Using the Weeping Willow for Aravos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including is 9 haddasim allowed, securing schach with natural string, and Weeping Willow for Aravos.
Rabbi Bluming Gives Year’s First Moshiach Shiur
Borrowing Mitzvah Items Without Permission?
Ask the Rov: May I use someone’s tallis, tefillin, or siddur without asking? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
From Rennet to Whey: OK Kashrus Expert Talks Kosher Cheese
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‘Don’t Worry, He Doesn’t Have a Yiddishe Kup’
Facing a harsh trial, R. Yisrael Yitzchok Lubinsky nervously presented his case before the Rebbe Maharash. The Rebbe assured him that the self-indulgent judge didn't have a Yiddishe kup...
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Rabbi Reuven Margolin, 60, AH
Rabbi Reuven Margolin, a prominent sofer and one of the pioneers of the revival of Jewish life in Dnipro, Ukraine, passed away on Wednesday, 26 Tishrei.
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Heritage Quest Ends, But Teens’ Global Impact Has Just Begun
Campus Shluchos Gather in DC for First-Ever JewishU Growth Summit
