Join Live today at 1:00 PM: Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad and Kollel Dach will be presenting a Kinus Torah, 25 Tishrei, addressed by Kollel members Rabbi Mendy Ross on borrowing a friend’s talis without asking and Rabbi Zelig Katzman on “Ein koach chaser poel.”
R’ Yosef Zev Reinitz, 92, AH
R’ Yosef Zev Reinitz, a patriarch of a large Lubavitch family, who lived in New York and later in Lod, Eretz Yisroel, passed away on Thursday, Shemini Atzeres.
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Israel Launches Strikes Deep Into Iran
Early Shabbos morning, the Israeli Air Force conducted a sophisticated three-wave operation targeting military installations across multiple Iranian provinces, in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack and following months of aggression against Israel.
Timely Maamar Released for Simchas Torah
Marking the first anniversary of the tragic Simchas Torah attacks, Sichos in English publishes a Maamar titled “The Sound of the Great Shofar,” discussing the meaning of events that awaken the Jewish Soul.
Photos: Hoshana Rabba in Moscow
From the early morning, minyanim gathered at the Marina Roscha Shul in Moscow alongside the many volunteers and Gabaim preparing the place for the throngs expected to attend Hakafos on Simchas Torah.
Simchas Torah Aliyos for Children?
Ask the Rov: How should aliyos be given out on Simchas Torah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Sukkah Stands Tall at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Nestled within the U.S. Army’s oldest active proving ground, a sukkah was built at Aberdeen Proving Ground by Baltimore Shliach Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum for the Jewish residents to eat and bentch Lulav.
This Simchas Torah, We Will Celebrate Our Nation’s Resilience
“On Simchas Torah, we’ll mark the pain in the same way our nation has for thousands of years. We’ll dance with the Torah that gave our people the strength to stand strong through millennia of trials. We won’t forget the pain, but we will celebrate the reason for our resilience.”
Artist Creates Simchas Torah Mural with Kedoshim’s Names
Artist Devorah Leah Strassberg created a mural with names of 1400 kedoshim who were killed last year on Simchas Torah. The artwork, titled “We Will Dance For Them,” will go on display at various Chabad Houses and Shuls.
Chassidim Don’t Drink Vodka
While spending an uplifting Tishrei 5736 with the Rebbe, Reb Naftoli Kraus, an Israeli journalist, wrote up his experiences in the famous Maariv newspaper. But his writing that chassidim drink “vodka” displeased the Rebbe.
Midnight Hoshana Raba Tehillim at the ‘Zibetzen’ Shul
On the night of Hoshana Raba, the “Zibetzen” Shul in Paris, where the Rebbe davened during his time in France, was filled with Anash and bochurim for Tehillim. Photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured the happenings there.
Crown Heights Prepares for Extended Stay of Israeli Orchim
With many airline cancellations to Eretz Yisroel and few flight alternatives until after Shabbos Lech Lecha, Crown Heights may see a surge in the number of guests counting on local accommodations and resources.
War Day 382: IDF Publicizes $500M Bunker, Ground Troops Prevailing
War Summary, Day 382: Israel increased aid to Northern Gaza against Shin Bet recommendation, overnight airstrikes in Beirut, all areas ground troops entered have been defeated, IDF Spokesman gives directions to Nasrallah’s bunker with $500M but journalist finds it guarded, and Nasrallah’s successor confirmed dead.
Eshel Hosts Thousands of Guests in Giant Sukkah
As every year, Eshel Hachnosas Orchim erected a massive sukkah in the parking lot of Oholei Torah, serving full seudos and meals for the thousands of guests who have come to spend the Tishrei with the Rebbe.
Colel Chabad Director Leads Farbrengen for Orchim
Rabbi Shalom Duchman, director of Colel Chabad, the tzedaka fund instituted by the Alter Rebbe for residents of Eretz Yisrael, led a farbrengen for visiting orchim in the Sukkah of Vaad Hatmimim.
Lebanese Tanyas Feature Prominently on Netanyahu’s Desk
After being gifted a historic collection of Tanyas printed in Lebanon during the first Lebanon war, visitors to the Prime Minister’s office have seen the set prominently showcased on his desk for all to see.
The Rabbi and the Rich Man
During the year he spent learning in 770, Rabbi Amram Malka served as an assistant in the Rebbe’s home. He fondly recalls fascinating anecdotes of his interactions with the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin.
‘Project for Enduring Peace’ Explains Rebbe’s View to the World
Jewish Educational Media has announced the launch of The Project for Enduring Peace, a series of high-quality explainer videos presenting Torah’s straightforward, compassionate roadmap to security in Eretz Yisrael.
Mechanchim Gather in Montreal for Inspiring Farbrengen
Close to 50 Mechanchim gathered in Montreal for a Farbrengen aimed at strengthening their role as mechanchim, with a particular emphasis on nurturing and guiding their Talmidim in and outside the classroom.
Globetrotting Chabad Photographer Visits Madagascar
In a recent trip to Madagascar, a large island off the coast of Africa, globetrotting Chabad photographer Meir Alfasi visited imprisoned Jews and a local community and photographed the island’s unique culture and wildlife.
Kinus Torah Shiur: Levyasan Skin for Schach?
Over Chol Hamoed Sukkos, Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad will be presenting daily Kinus Torah shiurim for the wider Anash community on Anash.org. Tuesday’s shiur, presented by Rabbi Yehuda Shurpin, will discuss the kashrus of the Sukkah made from the Levyasan.