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The Last Dance in Leningrad, The First in America
As we approach Simchas Torah, From the Margins of Chabad History presents a series of first-hand accounts of Simchas Torah with the Frierdiker Rebbe. Spanning decades and countries, they take us from the bittersweet farewell to Russia in Leningrad, 5688, to the historic visit to America, 5690, the remarkable celebrations in cosmopolitan Riga, 5693, and finally the iconic scenes at 770 Eastern Parkway.
My Memories of an Incredible Simchas Torah by the Rebbe
A fascinating diary by Rabbi Dovid Krautwirth documents his first Simchas Torah with the Rebbe in 770. His vivid account follows a transformative 96-hour trip from New Jersey to Crown Heights, capturing the intense energy, overwhelming crowds, and joyous dancing. At times humorous and colorful, his detailed descriptions bring the indescribable atmosphere of Simchas Torah in 770 to life.
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The Rebbe Put His Hand on Our Shoulders and Danced with Us
Arriving in 770 as a 12-year-old boy, young Yudel Krinsky was with some friends in the Zal when the Rebbe walked in and asked if they held a Torah. Hearing that they didn't, the Rebbe did hakafos all over, just for them.
Children Gather for Sukkos Rally in 770
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Get a Taste of the Rebbe’s Simchas Torah Farbrengens
The Rebbe held 42 farbrengens on Simchas Torah Day. The sichos from these farbrengens span around 1,000 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos in Sichos Kodesh, and around 120 pages in the 14 English Hanochos.
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.
Hartford Shliach Preps for Simchas Torah with the Rebbe
Shluchim, Anash and Tmimim gathered near the Rebbe’s Ohel for a spirited farbrengen with Rabbi Yoske Gopin, shliach in Connecticut, which continued until the early hours of the morning.
Remsen Village Streets Dance at Simchas Beis Hashoeivah
Anash of Remsen Village filled the streets for a lively Simchas Beis Hashoeivah featuring music, dancing, food, and a fire-juggling show, in an uplifting spirit of achdus and joy.
Welcoming the Ushpizin: Night 7
On each day of Sukkos, we are visited by another one of the Ushpizin and the Chassidishe Ushpizin. We bring you each night a lesson and a story about the Ushpizin.
OU Leaders Take Rebbe’s Lesson From Dubai Hijacking
In a statement, Orthodox Union President Mitch Aeder and OU CEO Rabbi Josh Joseph reflect on the Rebbe’s timeless lesson that “a Jew is never stuck,” and how it came vividly to life aboard the hijacked Dubai flight.
Sukkos Joy and Unity Filled San Francisco’s Streets
More than 700 people joined a joyous Sukkos Street Festival and Simchas Beis Hashoeiva in San Francisco, bringing together every Chabad house in the city alongside local shuls, Jewish organizations, and communities.
The Day I Was Asked to Leave 770
Rabbi Hershel Zaklos thought he had finally achieved his dream of learning in 770, but after just one day, he was summoned to the Rebbe and told to leave, with a lesson on what it meant to be close to the Rebbe.
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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.
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Mass Hallel at the Kosel for Dubai Flight Miracle
Tens of thousands gathered at the Kosel on Thursday morning to thank Hashem for the extraordinary rescue of the passengers aboard the Dubai–Eretz Yisroel flight a day earlier.
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How Many Shabbos Candles?
Ask the Rov: How many candles are required to light for Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Using the Weeping Willow for Aravos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including is 9 haddasim allowed, securing schach with natural string, and Weeping Willow for Aravos.
Rabbi Bluming Gives Year’s First Moshiach Shiur
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.
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He Waited 60 Years for the Alter Rebbe’s Third Shailah
Before sending him as rov to Vitebsk, the Alter Rebbe told R. Yitzchak Aizik three shailos. For the 60 years he served as rov, he waited for the third shaila, and when it came, he knew his life's mission was complete.
OBITUARIES
R’ Berel Dubravsky, 96, AH
R’ Berel Dubravsky, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, who baked matzos for the Rebbe and served on the chevra kadisha, passed away on Chol Hamoed Sukkos.
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Heritage Quest Ends, But Teens’ Global Impact Has Just Begun
Campus Shluchos Gather in DC for First-Ever JewishU Growth Summit
