As Nor’easter Threatens Sukkos, Rabbonim Issue Guidance
A powerful storm developing along the East Coast is expected to bring strong winds, rain and coastal flooding to New York as Sukkos begins. With thousands of sukkos going up across the community, Rabbi Yosef Braun addresses practical questions, particularly regarding how to halachically secure schach.
Found Altalena Boat Recalls the Rebbe’s Sharp Words
Israeli divers have located the wreck of the Altalena, 78 years after the ship sank off the coast of Tel Aviv in one of the most painful episodes of Israel’s early history. The Rebbe, addressing the affair at the time, used very sharp terminology regarding the responsibility of those behind the tragic events.
Sukkos Takes Shape Across Crown Heights
Beis Din Rejects Chabad Link to Chossid’s Knesset Bid
Israel’s Defense Minister Briefed on Rebbe’s Security Views
Welcoming the Ushpizin: Nights 1 and 2
His Children Caring for Each Other
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After Synagogue Shooting, Non-Jewish Supporter Funds Mezuzah Campaign
In the wake of the Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville, Ontario, a non-Jewish supporter of Chabad sponsored a campaign for 100 mezuzahs, reaching Jewish homes across Eastern Ontario, including survivors of the attack.
Ukrainian Jews Mark Fifth Tishrei Under War
Amid drone strikes and blackouts, celebrations remain unchanged as Jews across Ukraine go to shul and participate in Yom Tov activities.
Rabbi Bluming: Save a Family Facing Eviction
A family in our community with children who have special needs has been struggling with significant financial hardship and ongoing challenges. Now, there is a real risk of the family losing their home. Endorsed by Harav Shmuel Chaim Bluming of Crown Heights.
‘Do You Have Enough Dimes?’ The Untold Story Behind Mivtza Neshek
Over 50 years after the Rebbe launched Mivtza Neshek just six days before Rosh Hashana, its classic brochures and original candlesticks, designed by the Rebbe himself, are returning for Sukkos mivtzoim through a new collaboration with Merkos Suite 302.
Breslover Drafted After Uman Trip Receives Aid From Chabad
A Breslov chossid who was detained while returning from Uman is expected to be placed as a doctor with a Ukrainian military unit near Kharkiv, as shluchim in Ukraine continue providing him with kosher food and his Yom Tov needs.
Rabbi Bluming Gives Year’s First Moshiach Shiur
The first Moshiach Shiur of the year in Oholei Torah Zal was delivered by Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Bluming, Moreh Horaah in Crown Heights and Maggid Shiur in Oholei Torah, on “What’s Really Hidden Behind The Darkness?”
When the Rebbe Danced for My Wedding at the Farbrengen
At an extraordinary farbrengen before his wedding, Rabbi Baruch Hertz was called upon by the Rebbe to say l’chaim, after which the Rebbe asked the crowd to sing for the chosson and kallah, and stood up to dance with remarkable joy.
Kingston Organization Distributes Nearly $80K to Local Families
As Sukkos approaches, dozens of families in Kingston, Pennsylvania, are heading into Yom Tov with added financial relief, thanks to a major grant disbursement facilitated by the local Tomchei Shabbos.
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Kol Nidrei with the Rebbe in Liadi: An Eyewitness Account
The latest installment of From the Margins of Chabad History takes us back 150 years to the holy and uplifting atmosphere of Yom Kippur with the Chabad Rebbe of Liadi, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneerson. A picture of the zal of the Rebbe of Liadi is also uncovered for the first time.
New Sefer Torah Welcomed With Joy in Kaliningrad
Guests from Moscow, the United States, Dubai and Eretz Yisroel came to Kaliningrad to celebrate the dedication of a new Sefer Torah at the city's main shul.
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
Kittel on Yom Kippur After a Second Marriage?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including Hatoras Nedorim at night, tzitzis without an undershirt, and kittel on Yom Kippur after a second marriage.
How Much to Pay for a Mehudar Esrog?
Ask the Rov: How much extra am I obligated to pay for a more mehudar esrog? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Carrying in a Fenced Park on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including carrying in a fenced park, is a Tehillim with a Rebbe's dime muktza, and flushing a toilet with electric sewage pump on Shabbos.
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Kol Nidrei with the Rebbe in Liadi: An Eyewitness Account
The latest installment of From the Margins of Chabad History takes us back 150 years to the holy and uplifting atmosphere of Yom Kippur with the Chabad Rebbe of Liadi, Harav Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneerson. A picture of the zal of the Rebbe of Liadi is also uncovered for the first time.
Yaakov Meir Eisenbach, 24, AH
Yaakov Meir Eisenbach, a young Lubavitcher bochur from Yerushalayim, passed away on Shabbos, 8 Tishrei.