73 Mitzvah Tanks drove by 770 on Yud Alef Nissan on their way to parade through the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, while large crowds of onlookers cheered them on.
Expanded Ohel Bus Service For 11 Nissan Weekend
Subsidized buses will shuttle to and from the Rebbe’s Ohel from Thursday, 8 Nissan through Sunday 11 Nissan, giving Chassidim an opportunity to visit the Rebbe’s Ohel on this auspicious time.
Released Time Distributes 700 Boxes of Shmurah Matzah
Released Time instructors distributed hundreds of boxes of Shmurah Matzah to their public school students and families across New York. Dedicated instructors are also visiting the homes of Released Time alumni.
Photos: Mitzvah Tank Parade Preparations
Hundreds of Bochurim yeshiva boys boarded the Mitzvah Tanks taking to the streets of New York City, to celebrate the Rebbe’s 121st birthday on Yud Alef Nissan.
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Aharon Gitchel, 79, AH
Aharon Gitchel, devoted chassid, longtime Crown Heights handyman, and tree arborist, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday night, 8 Nissan, 5783.
L’Chaim: Gershovitz – Chein
The L’Chaim of Dovid Gershovitz of Crown Heights and Riki Chein of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Monday night at FREE Hall.
Wake Up, the Rebbe Has a Job For You!
When Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar failed to wake up following a surgery, his wife Chani immediately contacted the Rebbe’s office. In response, Rabbi Hodakov told her “I need to speak to your husband the Rebbe has a job for him.”
Watch: Reb Yoel on Shabbos Hagadol
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Shabbos Hagadol and Yud Alef Nissan with English subtitles and transcript.
Mrs. Batsheva Brook, AH
Mrs. Batsheva Brook, a longtime resident of Flatbush and recently of Lakewood, NJ, passed away on Thursday, 8 Nissan, 5783.
Salute the Rebbe’s Army as it Passes 770
All members of the community, including men, women, and children, are invited to join outside 770 Eastern Parkway at 11 am to salute the Rebbe’s army as the Mitzvah Tanks pass by.
The Rebbe’s Haggadah Made Available For Everyone
The newly republished Haggadah, doubles both as a beautiful state-of-the-art Haggadah, complete with Chabad minhagim and an easy translation, assisting students and adults in their study of the Rebbe’s Haggadah.
Families From Across the Globe Unite at CKids Shabbaton
Ckids Shabbaton hosted a record number of over 800 participants from 26 countries. The Shabbaton was packed with non-stop exciting and inspirational activities that delighted the kids including a visit to the ohel, rock climbing, ice skating and more
Festival of the Future 2023: The Power of Every Jew and Mitzvah
12 hours left to order the unbelievable package featuring 30+ Resources for Moshiach Seudah made available as Chabad Houses gear up for Moshiach Day on Acharon shel Pesach, dubbed: Festival of the Future!
‘Farbrengen In A Box’ Hits Crown Heights Shops
Farbrengen in a Box a kit comes complete with an interactive program, including a story, nigun, custom game and craft related to the farbrengen’s theme, raffles, prizes, and Chassidishe games is now available to everyone and can be found in Crown Heights stores in time for Yud Aleph Nissan.
In 5742, the Rebbe Spoke About Unity in Eretz Yisroel Today
During a farbrengen on Chof Cheshvan 5742, the Rebbe spoke about Kapital 122, in a sicha that seems as though it was delivered today, addressing the current state of affairs in Eretz Yisroel and around the world.
The Most Unique Haggados in the Rebbe’s Library
In a special Pesach edition of ‘Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library’, Chief Librarian Rabbi Berel Levin displays and discusses the most unique and rare Haggados that are owned by the Rebbe’s library.
Texas Senate, House, and Governor Pay Beautiful Tribute to the Rebbe
The Texas House of Representatives, Texas Senate, and the Texas Governor each recognized the Rebbe’s birthday with beautiful tributes, and were gifted ‘ARK’ charity boxes and urged to increase in acts of kindness.
Less Than 24 Hours Left to the Mitzvah Tank Parade
In less than 24 hours, the highly anticipated Mitzvah Tank Parade will take to the streets of New York City and the Mitzvah Tank Office is calling on all members of the community to contribute and help make this year’s parade a resounding success.
Day-To-Day Halachic Guide For Pesach 5783
Download Here: A Day-to-Day Halachic Guide for Pesach 5783, containing detailed instructions on the laws and customs for the month of Nissan and Pesach, by Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din.
Reb Yisroel Friedman: A Genuine Chassidisher Rosh Yeshiva
Zayin Nissan is the yahrzeit of Harav Yisroel Friedman, legendary Rosh Yeshiva of Oholei Torah, renowned for his fiery love of Torah and his genuine bitul and chassidishkeit. Read his life story and watch videos of his farbrengens.
OYYL Inaugurates New Yeshiva Building With Tanya Printing
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch of Crown Heights inaugurated their new building at 333 Albany Avenue with a chanukas habayis and the printing of 333 Tanyas.
53-Year-Old Response from the Rebbe Discovered and Published
A lengthy response from the Rebbe to Reb Yoel Kahn on a ‘likkut’ from 5730, which was meant to be developed into a likkut of its own, was discovered after 53 years, and published in honor of Yud Alef Nissan.
L’Chaim: Superstein – Lapidus
The L’Chaim of Eli Superstein of Skokie, IL and Sheine Lapidus of Buenos Aires, Argentina took place Thursday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Rov and Rosh Yeshiva Address Dayanus Program
As part of the Dayanus program of the acclaimed Online Smicha program, led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, the program hosted 2 special guest shiurim this past week with Rabbonim, discussing practical issues with an in-depth perspective.