Rabbi Mendy and Mushky Halperin, together with their son, Ari, will be joining the team at Chabad of Chernovtzy in Western Ukraine.
Tonight: Chai Elul Farbrengen with Rabbi Yossie Shemtov
The Lincoln Place Shul in northern Crown Heights will hold a Hakhel farbrengen on Sunday night to celebrate Chai Elul, led by Rabbi Yossie Shemtov.
YG Shluchim Create Collaborative Torah Project ‘Hakhel Australia’
In the spirit of Hakhel, the Shluchim to Yeshiva Gedolah in Australia embarked on an extraordinary project – a Sefer of Chiddushim and articles on Torah topics that brought together contributions from members of diverse Frum communities across Australia.
Wedding: Itkin – Levertov
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The wedding of Shmuel Itkin of Scranton, PA and Esther Levertov of Santa Fe, NM took place Wednesday night at Razag Ballroom.
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Mihu Yehudi: Who Is a Jew?
Ask the Rov: What are the halachic requirements for a non-Jew to convert? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
Mrs. Luba Pinson, 100, AH
Mrs. Leah (Luba) Pinson, wife of the 770 Gabbai Rabbi Yehoshua Pinson, passed away on Sunday morning, 17 Elul, 5783.
First Duet by Brothers Simche and Yehuda Friedman
Chasidic singer Simche Friedman has released a new single, in which he hosts his brother Yehuda Friedman, for the first time.
Wedding: Butler – Lowenthal
Photos: Mendel Meyers
The wedding of Shmuly Butler of Crown Heights and Chava Lowenthal of Copenhagen, Denmark took place Wednesday night in Copenhagen. Plus: Teshura download.
He Was Looking at His Phone Instead of His Wife
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: A newlywed couple sat at a sushi place, with the wife looking through the menu while her husband looked through his phone. Eventually, she too took out her phone and began scrolling. Their sushi was served, and they both ate, looking at their phones the entire time instead of at each other.
L’Chaim: Blokh – Sandler
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Nechemia Blokh of Rego Park, Queens and Netta Sandler of Staten Island, NY took place Tuesday night at Rubashkin’s.
As a Little Boy, He Journeyed from Homel to Lubavitch
In something that was unusual for his time, Reb Avraham Ber Yirmiya’s of Babroisk merited as a little boy to visit the Tzemach Tzedek in Lubavitch. His incredible account captures life in Lubavitch in the eyes of a young boy.
‘Safe Tech’ to Open Office in Crown Heights on Sunday
Due to the high demand for safe technology, the Crown Heights community is opening its very own office which will provide solutions to the challenges that modern technology devices are bringing.
Bikkurim, Elul and Copenhagen
Rebbe Responsa Installment 16: English letters from the Rebbe on practical lessons from bikkurim, and two newly released letters about seeking G-d in the month of Elul, and learning Shecitah and teaching in Copenhagen.
Erev Parshas Ki Savo Around Crown Heights
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday and residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Ki Savo. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Go Back to School with Torah Tzivah
Are you a parent busy buying school supplies for your child’s first day of school? Or an educator preparing your classroom for the influx of new children? To help facilitate this fresh start, SIE released Torah Tzivah — To Cherish the Torah, a chinuch resource for parents and educators alike.
Jewish Music Greats Unite on Stage
Watch: Sing and dance along as the iconic sounds of Mordechai Ben David, Avraham Fried and Yaakov Shwekey, are blended into one unforgettable, mesmerizing medley.
Yeshiva Anniversary Celebrated with ‘Chodorom’ Spirit
Photos: Oded Kaizerman/Anash.org
The new group of bochurim who arrived in New York to spend the upcoming year studying in ‘Kvutzah’ celebrated the founding of Tomchei Temimim in the spirit of Chodorom.
L’Chaim: Nemanow – Hazan
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Sender Nemanow of Lyon, France and Sorele Hazan of Milan, Italy took place Wednesday night at Ulam Chana.
Moishy Goldstein Releases New Single ‘Only You’
Music producer and singer Moishy Goldstein of Music Studio NYC released a new single ‘Only You’ which is a new, bilingual version of the beloved song ‘Ein Aroch Lecha’ by Michoel Streicher.
Farbrengen at 770 Marks Founding of Tomchei Temimim
Photos: David Katash/Anash.org
Bochurim of the Central Tomchei Temimim at 770 marked the Yeshiva’s founding on 15 Elul with a celebratory farbrengen led by mashpia Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi and Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zalman Labkowski.
When It’s Good To Be Afraid
As a seminary student, Mrs. Esther (Chitrik) Piekarsky was mentoring high school girls and felt afraid of the responsibility. During yechidus, the Rebbe told her why it was good that she was afraid.
Grand Hachnasa L’Cheder Held at YTTL Montreal
Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch Montreal welcomed their youngest grade of students to yeshiva, with a beautiful collective arainfirenish event.
Discovered: The Earliest Known Letter of the Rebbe in English
Just days after printing a collection of the Rebbe’s English letters from the 1940s, the Rebbe Responsa team found what they believe may be the earliest letter of the Rebbe written in English. Anash.org exclusive.
Live: Chabad Sofrim Gather for Hakhel in Crown Heights
Live Now: A Hakhel gathering is being held in Crown Heights for all Lubavitcher Sofrei Stam in connection with the month of Elul, addressed by leading Rabbonim and Sofrim.
Pittsburgh Mesivta Starts School On Beautiful New Grounds
Amongst the rolling green hills of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the Mesivta of Pittsburgh began the school year of 5784 on a new property.