As Chol Hamoed begins, Chazan Dovid Caytak released a rendition of the Rebbe’s niggun ‘Ata V’chartanu’ sung on each day of Pesach.
New Hampshire Governor Pays Visit to Local Chabad
The governor of New Hampshire, Chris Sununu, visited the Chabad Center of Jewish Living in Manchester, New Hampshire, and praised the work Chabad does throughout the state.
Wedding: Kohn – Doron
The wedding of Menachem Mendel Kohn of Far Rockaway, NY, and Nechama Naomi Doron of Toronto, Canada, took place at Razag Hall on 4 Nissan.
Despite Devastating Fire, Shluchim Hold Seder for 120 Participants
On Sunday morning, with just 72 hours to Pesach, a fire caused serious damage at Chabad of Foshan, China. But by the time Pesach arrived, the Chabad House was set up to welcome 120 guests.
Pesach Preparations in Moscow’s Marina Roshcha Shul
Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar sold the chametz of the Russian Jewish community to a non-Jew. Subsequently, all remaining chometz was burned in the courtyard of the Marina Roshcha Synagogue in central Moscow.
Kosel Birchas Kohanim Held Under Heavy Security
Over 15,000 people took part in Birchas Kohanim at the Kosel on Sunday morning despite the recent wave of terror attacks and the launching of rockets from Syria, Lebanon and Gaza into Israel.
Kinus Torah and Farbrengen Will Mark Reb Levik’s Birthday
A Kinus Torah will take place Sunday evening in Crown Heights to mark the birthday of Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father.
It Ain’t Over Till it’s Over…
While the Seder may be behind us, there is still time to help your neighbor in need cover his remaining Pesach expenses.
100 Chol Hamoed Trip Destinations in NY and Florida
Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? Anash.org presents a list of over 100 fun and family-oriented things to do and places to go that your family will love.
Experience the Wonder and Holiness of Pesach Like Never Before!
MikdashVR, the cutting-edge virtual reality company dedicated to bringing Jewish history to life, is presenting “Korbon Pesach VR” a new virtual reality show. Don’t miss the new exciting Pesach VR Chol Hamoed experience! Coming to Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, and Crown Heights!!
Today: Children’s Pesach Rally In 770
A grand Pesach rally for children will be held in 770 on Sunday, the second day of Chol Hamoed, with 12 pesukim and a special performance.
Two Israeli Sisters Killed in Terror Attack
Two British-Israeli sisters from Efrat, Eretz Yisroel, were killed in a brutal terrorist shooting in the Jordan Valley on Friday, which also left their mother in critical condition. In a separate attack, an Italian tourist was killed in Tel Aviv.
Rockets from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria Launched at Israel
Terrorists in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria launched rockets at Israel in a number of separate incidents starting from the leil haseder and continuing through early Sunday morning.
“I Won’t Take Any Money From You”
Renowned for his hospitality and generosity, R. Mordechai Elinson of Kharkov hosted many regularly. Under Communism, he ran a cheder and ensured that the melamdim and the learning was al taharas hakodesh.
Reb Levi Yitzchok’s Pre-Pesach Drasha Printed from Manuscript
After a transcript of a summary of a Shabbos Hagadol Drasha by Harav Levi Yitzchok Schnnerson, father of the Rebbe, was discovered, it was printed just in time for Pesach.
Mikvah Attendant Buys Chometz from Rabbi Braun
The faithful Mikvah Meir attendant took a break from his job on Wednesday morning to head to the nearby Badatz offices and purchase the chometz of Crown Heights residents from Harav Yosef Braun.
Burning the Chometz in Crown Heights
Gallery 2: Anash and bochurim hurried on Friday morning, Erev Pesach, to fulfill the mitzva of biur chometz in a large trash container set up in front of 770 Eastern Parkway.
Crown Heights Burns Their Chometz
Gallery 1: Anash and bochurim hurried on Friday morning, Erev Pesach, to fulfill the mitzva of biur chometz in a large trash container set up in front of 770 Eastern Parkway.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky recites kol chamira after burning the chometz from a Haggadah Shel Pesach that was gifted by the Rebbe and owned by Rabbi Levi Garelik.
Rabbi Bogomilsky and Rabbi Hecht Sell Chometz in Crown Heights
Harav Moshe Bogomilsky, longtime prominent Chabad rov and author, and member of Vaad Rabbonei Lubavitch, sold the chometz of Crown Heights locals and shluchim, on Wednesday, Erev Pesach.
Rabbi Osdoba Sells Crown Heights’ Chometz
Harav Avraham Osdoba was joined by his son Rabbi Yankel Osdoba and a small crowd in the Beis Din offices on Friday morning for the selling of chometz belonging to Crown Heights residents to a non-Jew.
Rabbi Bluming Holds Mechiras Chometz in Crown Heights Kollel
Crown Heights Rov Rabbi Shmuel Bluming sold the chometz belonging to Crown Heights community members in Kollel Menachem on Wednesday.
Reminder: Make an Eruv Tavshilin
With Shabbos following YomTov there is a need to make an Eruv Tavshilin, so that we may cook on Friday for Shabbos. Attached are pertinent halachos for the Eruv, compiled by Rabbi Yosef Braun.
Forgot to Recline by the Seder
Ask the Rov: I forgot to lean while drinking a cup at the seder. Must I repeat it? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.