Live at 8:30: This week’s Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour will continue the new series on kisui Rosh with Mrs. Faigy Yusewitz, feature Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Kashrus standards when eating out, and Rabbi Yosef Braun on getting non-Jewish help on Shabbos.
Sign from the Rebbe During Ohel Nosson’s Support Visit
A delegation from Crown Heights’ Ohel Nosson community embarked on a mission of physical and spiritual support for IDF soldiers. The visit, led by Ezer L’Chayal, included visits to military posts and assembly areas, where they distributed thermal clothing, personal gear, heaters, and solar lighting systems.
Beeswax Holiday Candles for Yahrtzeit Licht?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including mistaken tzedaka, buying holiday candles, lighting menorah early with a lot of oil, and concealing a tattoo with a tattoo.
How a Young Bochur’s Idea Became a Global Organization
Watch: A specially produced tribute film chronicles the 20th anniversary of Or Hachasidus, highlighting its founding and impact across Jewish communities.
Dr. Gershom Taub, 90, AH
Dr. Gershom Taub, a member of the Lubavitcher community of Chicago who was known to cherish davening, passed away in Pittsburgh on Monday night, 16 Kislev. Levaya and shiva in Chicago.
Our Communities
Montreal Anash Observe Chevra Kadisha Day
Members of the Lubavitcher Chevre Kadisha of Montreal gathered at the Tzeirei Hadas Shul for davening and selichos, before heading to the Chabad cemetery in Laval, Quebec, following the ancient minhag to designate one day a year to seek forgiveness from the dead.
Riveting Content in New Release of Quality Lubavitch Publication
Ahead of Yud Tes Kislev, the second issue of the Bnei Heichala publication has been released, featuring 160 pages of interesting quality content on Chassidus thought and practice, Lubavitch history, contemporary issues, inspiration, and guidance. The publication is available in yeshivos and seforim stores.
Lubavitch Chelka Dedicated at Houston’s Beth Jacob Cemetery
On Monday, Lubavitcher members of the Houston Chevra Kadisha led by head shliach Rabbi Shimon Lazaroff dedicated a Lubavitch Chelka at the Beth Jacob Cemetery in Houston, Texas, by marking the perimeter, reciting special tefilos, and giving tzedaka.
Prestigious Pre-Chanukah Event Held at Australian Parliament
A special Pre-Chanukah program was hosted jointly between Chabad of Melbourne CBD and Caulfield Shul last week at Australia’s Capital Hill Parliament House with live music by The Chevera Choir and members of parliament as guest of honor.
Joyous Dancing Followed Yud Daled Kislev Farbrengen in 770
A seudah and farbrengen were held at 770 on Yud Daled Kislev in honor of the Rebbe’s chasunah. During the event, a chosson celebrating his Sheva Brachos recited Birkas Hamazon. This was followed by joyous, wedding-like dancing accompanied by live music, which continued well into the night.
Visionaries Honored at Inaugural Or Hachasidus Dinner
A large crowd gathered for Or Hachasidus’ gala dinner on Sunday night, celebrating 20 years of the organization’s work to spread Chassidus, and honoring visionaries who helped make it happen.
What I Learned from Spending a Month with Teens
From the Anash.org Inbox: This past summer I was hired to run a teen camp for girls entering 9th and 10th grade. Here’s something I learned: Our girls haven’t changed and they have a strong desire to know and do what’s right. It is those who are raising and educating them who have changed.
Chevra Kadisha Concludes Traditional Fast with Seudah
On 15 Kislev, Lubavitch Chevra Kadishas around the world, hold a fast day to atone for any wrong done to the previous year’s niftarim. They recite selichos, read Vayechal, and visit the cemetery to ask mechila from the dead. When the day is out, they hold a unique Seudas Mitzvah. Photos from Moscow.
Excitement Mounts for Grand Yud Tes Kislev Melave Malka
Hundreds of Yidden from across Boro Park will gather this Motzei Shabbos for Heichel Menachem’s 29th annual Melave Malka, for an evening of inspiration and to be strengthened in the learning of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and of Chassidus Chabad.
Queens Mesivta Launches ‘Neiros Leho’ir’ Campaign
In an atmosphere filled with inspiration, on Sunday – Yud Daled Kislev, the wedding anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka a”h, Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch Queens launched its ‘Neiros Leho’ir’ campaign at a moving event at Eshel Hall.
A 92-Year-Old’s Soulful Shema in the Heart of Brazil
What began as a small initiative in 1973 by Brazilian Bochurim to reach Jews in the furthest corners of their home country has blossomed into students covering 120 cities, towns, and villages reaching 570 Jewish families this year. One 92-year-old man first put Tefillin on in one such heartful encounter with these Bochurim.
Lively Dancing Tops Off Father and Son Event at Arizona Cheder
Cheder Lubavitch Arizona held a special Yud Daled Kislev father and son event at Chabad of Phoenix with a lavish breakfast, a fun “sheva brachos style” game, a father and son learning program, and lively dancing.
Second Season Winter Camp for Jewish Kids in Public School
Ckids Gan Israel Florida is proud to announce its second annual winter camp for boys in public schools. Located in the heart of South Florida and geared for boys ages 8-14, this year’s camp takes place during Chanukah, making it all the more special and exciting.
Chicago Cheder Holds Meaningful Avos U’Banim Melava Malka
In honor of the Rebbe’s Chassuah, Cheder Lubavitch Chicago held a grand Avos U’Banim Melaveh Malkah in the school gym, followed by a delicious Melaveh Malkah, a stirring Seder Niggunim, screening a Connection Point Sicha, and concluding with a talented grand play by eighth grade.
New Shluchim to the ‘California of Europe’
Rabbi Menachem and Chana Wagner, along with their children, will establish the first Chabad Center in Southern Portugal’s Algarve region. The region, known as the “California of Europe,” attracts over 5 million tourists annually, hundreds of Israeli expats, and more than 100,000 international retirees, making it one of Europe’s most popular retirement havens.
Picture of the Day
In Syria today, an Assad regime army tank has been transformed into a fruit and vegetable stand, bringing to mind the prophetic words of Yeshaya: ‘And they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.’ (Yeshaya 2:4)
Young Singer Celebrates Rebbe’s Anniversary with New ‘Mi Adir’
Following the success of his debut “Emadi” last year, Berel Faiden has released his second original track, “Mi Adir,” timed to coincide with Yud Daled Kislev, the anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s Chasunah.
Bikur Cholim Torah Started at Shloshim for Baruch Thaler
At a shloshim event last week, friends and family of R’ Baruch Thaler AH recalled his unique qualities and noble spirit, his connection with the Rebbe and his Torah, and his yearning for the geulah. They also started “Baruch’s Torah,” a portable Sefer Torah and aron, to be used by Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights.
The Rebbe’s View of the Manhattan Eruv is Not That Complicated
From the Anash.org Inbox: Recently some have circulated letters with a claim that the Rebbe supported an eruv for use in Manhattan. They don’t hide their agenda, but they do hide the fact that they’re hiding half of the letters. A look at the full picture tells a simple, but very different, story.