Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including toiveling a gift, minyan in two rooms, opening a wet sukkah cover over the lawn, and renting out a parking space which will be used on Shabbos.
Kosel AR Offers Aliya L’Regel Reality Experience
A new and innovative AR application allows visitors to the kosel to experience the leviim singing in the azarah, the olei regalim ascending to Yerushalayim, and even navigate through significant periods and landmarks in the history of the site from the bayis sheini period.
Amidst Ukraine’s War, Jews In Kharkiv Celebrate Sukkos
Undeterred by the ongoing war in Ukraine, Rabbi Moishe Moskovitz united together hundreds of Jews in Kharkiv at a concert to shake lulav and etrog and to pray for worldwide peace.
New Chassidus Mevueres Volume Covers Foundational Maamorim
Just before Sukkos, the latest volume of the acclaimed “Chassidus Mevueres” series hit the store shelves. The volume contains foundational maamorim of the Alter Rebbe chosen by mashpiim for their accessibility and fundamental concepts.
Kinus Torah Shiur: Going Under the Hood of the Sukkah Walls
Over Chol Hamoed Sukkos, Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad will be presenting daily Kinus Torah shiurim for the wider Anash community on Anash.org. Monday’s shiur, presented by HaRav Chaim Hillel Raskin, will discuss hilchos chol hamoed.
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London Mashpia Leads Inspiring Fabrengen in the Vaad Sukkah
Rabbi Mendel Gordon, mashpia at the Yeshiva Gedola in London, led an uplifting fabrengen for bochurim in the sukkah of Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim in the courtyard of the Kehos showroom.
Today: Grand Sukkos Rally for Children in 770
A grand Sukkos Hakhel rally for children will be held today, Monday, at 2 pm, in the main shul of 770, with 12 pesukim, music and a fire juggler.
Young Leaders Launch ‘ScrollUp’ Mezuzah Campaign
Following recent events, Chabad Young Professionals launched Project ‘ScrollUp,’ which aims to empower young Jews to place mezuzahs— in the words of visionary donor Jonathon Ambar—’not just on our doors, but on our neighbors’ doors too,’ as a powerful statement of Jewish resilience and pride.
War Day 380: Israel Destroying Hezbollah Bank, Arab Countries Encourage Iran Attack
War Summary, Day 380: With Sinwar gone there is an attempt to reopen hostage negotiations, new phase of war attacks Hezbollah’s financial assets, Arab countries contacted Israel encouraging a strong blow to Iran, Israel boosts its defense systems in advance of Iran attack, and drone weapons smuggle intercepted.
Joyous Simchas Beis HaShoeiva in Paris, France
Hundreds of Anash and bochurim from across Paris and its suburbs gathered at the Chabad House in Plaine-de-Paris, France, for joyous Simchas Beis HaShoeiva dancing and a farbrengen.
Brunoy Celebrated Masechta Mastered By Heart Over a Summer
Having spent their summer months immersed in learning, Bochurim in Brunoy’s Shiur Alef committed the entire masechta Taanis to memory. At a celebratory event, they celebrated the milestone and thanked the Talmidim haShluchim for their hard work to bring this to fruition.
Should a Farbrengen Be Assessed by Its Content or the Speaker?
Should one assess a farbrengen by what was said or by who said it? It has been pointed out that the information age in which we find ourselves has caused an erosion of trust and respect for experts and authority.
Yidden of All Stripes Join for Birkas Kohanim at the Kosel
The Birkas Kohanim event, which has been taking place for nearly fifty years, is held each year during Chol Hamoed Pesach and Sukkos. Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman captured stunning photos of the memorable event.
Thousands Are Waiting for You to Shake Lulav with Them
Over the first days of Yom Tov, 120 bochurim walked over 2 hours each way to shake Lulav with over 1,000 Yidden in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Now, they need you to visit more Yidden and help them do this mitzva.
Moscow Celebrated with Hamantaschen in the Sukkah
The first days of Sukkos were celebrated in Moscow with grand seudos held in multiple large sukkahs in the courtyard of the Marina Roscha shul. When news arrived after Shabbos of the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the Chief Rabbi distributed hamantaschen to celebrate.
Free Platform Provides Pilpul for Bar Mitzvah Boys
A new website in memory of Zev Aryeh Glick AH helps Bar Mitzvah boys fulfill the time-honored custom of reciting a pilpul at their bar mitzvah. The website provides a variety of pilpulim in English, Yiddish, and Lashon Hakodesh, available for free download for easy learning and delivery.
Thousands Celebrate at Simchas Beis HaShoeiva in Yerushalayim
This year saw a huge turnover at the yearly Simchas Beis Hashoeiva event in the Chabad neighborhood of Yerushalayim. Organized by Tzeirei Agudas Chabad, the event featured world-renowned Chazzan Helfgot and other renowned singers with an accompanying orchestra.
Kinus Torah Shiur: Hilchos Chol Hamoed with Rabbi Berel Polityko
Over Chol Hamoed Sukkos, Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad will be presenting daily Kinus Torah shiurim for the wider Anash community on Anash.org. Sunday’s shiur, presented by Rabbi Berel Polityko, will discuss hilchos chol hamoed.
Daily Father and Son Learning for Chol Hamoed
Over Chol Hamoed, a special Avos Ubanim program will be hosted at Crown Heights and East Flatbush shuls, l’zchus our brethren in Eretz Yisroel. The program will feature prizes and a special grand raffle for all participants.
War Day 379: Drone Hits Netanyahu’s Home, US Leaks Intel
War Summary, Day 376-379: Hezbollah drones target Netanyahu’s home, Hezbollah continues firing 200 rockets daily, airstrikes resume in Beirut, a Lebanese town thanks the IDF for removing Hezbollah, Netanyahu offers immunity to Gazans helping return hostages, 31 of Hamas’s top 54 leaders killed, Hamas hides their next leader’s identity, and U.S. leaks Israel’s preparation for an Iran strike.
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead
After shooting at suspicious individuals entering a building in Rafah, soldiers entered the building on Thursday to inspect. They found the dead body of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who orchestrated the Simchas Torah massacre. Drone video shows his final moments.
Memorable Tzeischem L’shalom at Melbourne’s Cheder Levi Yitzchok
After a fantastic year of working with the students of Cheder Levy Yitzchok, the time came to farewell the school’s wonderful Shluchim. Parents, staff, and students came together to show gratitude for the impressive series of milestones reached this year.
After 60 Years of Service, 770’s HVAC Unit is Being Replaced
Over the past week, cranes have been spotted on Union Street lifting air conditioning units and reinforced steel supports to the back of 770. This is part of a critical upgrade to replace the aging air conditioning system that had been faithfully cooling the Rebbe’s shul for over 60 years.
Ushpizin Poems to Engage Children and Adults
In honor of Sukkos, SchmoozeCards.com has released a series of Ushpizin poems that can be printed and enjoyed with kids each day of Sukkos. The poems, highlighting the classical and chassidishe Ushpizin, are both fun and educational.