Baby Boy!
David and Elka (nee Boymelgreen) New from Miami, FL had a baby boy!
Art, Prayer and Jewish Tradition Meet at Birobidzhan Festival
A distinctive encounter between art and Jewish tradition took place during the International Festival of Jewish Culture and Arts in Birobidzhan, where Rabbi Ovadia Isakov, Chief Rabbi of Derbent and an accomplished artist, presented his work and met with local art students.
The Ultimate Simchas Beis Hashoeva Mix 5787
Motty Reizes has just released his ultimate Simchas Beis Hashoeva mix track! Created especially for 5787, the songs and niggunim were hand-picked and arranged for the new year.
Traveling With Arba Minim For Sukkos
Both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have notified their respective field personnel about the upcoming Sukkos holiday and the increased level of travel by persons of the Jewish faith, many of whom will be carrying arba minim.
Just in Time for Sukkot, Zusha Releases Brand New Hit “Roof Over My Head”
Where “a roof over your head” usually means safety and stability, Zusha flips it: the leaky roof is the point. Stripped of the comforts we mistake for the foundation, what’s left is family, friends, emuna, melody, and the sky.
Chicago Community Celebrates Mesivta 30 Years on Site of Future Campus
The site of the farbrengen will soon be transformed into a new, three-story, 33,000-square-foot campus, designed to bring the Mesivta’s classrooms, offices, and student spaces together under one roof for the first time in three decades.
Rabbi Edan Hanouka Brings the Warmth and Wisdom of Chassidic Storytelling to a New Generation
The project began very simply, with Rabbi Hanouka recording Divrei Torah directly on his iPhone and sharing them in a WhatsApp group. As the group grew, he decided to shift toward recording stories, recognizing the unique power stories have to reach people, inspire them, and leave a lasting impression.
Moscow’s Central Synagogue Sees Massive Yom Kippur Turnout; Chief Rabbi Rabbi Berel Lazar Delivers Powerful Pre-Yizkor Address
A remarkable atmosphere of spiritual awakening was felt throughout the Russian capital during Yom Kippur, as thousands of Jews gathered at the Marina Roscha Central Synagogue for the holiest day of the year.
STARTING TODAY: MTA to Issue Fines to Motorists Who Speed Through Work Zones
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it will begin issuing fines for speeding in work zones starting on Sept. 22.
Free Transportation Available for Crown Heights Seniors Through JCCGCI
The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is offering no-cost transportation services to Crown Heights residents age 60 and older, providing rides to medical appointments, essential services, and community activities.
Shooting Outside Ontario Synagogue on Yom Kippur, Police Officer In Critical Condition
A shooting occurred outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario on Sunday night, during Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
PURE JOY: Ten Yad Launches Its 2026 Auction and TENATHON 7
Ten Yad is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 Auction, culminating in TENATHON 7, returning by popular demand to the Union-Bedford Armory IYH on Sunday, November 1.
Trump Releases Presidential Message on Yom Kippur
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a message Sunday marking Yom Kippur, extending his wishes to the Jewish community ahead of the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Don’t Forget “Aniyei Ircha Kodmin” This Yom Kippur
There is an important mitzvah to give tzedaka extremely generously on the afternoon of Erev Yom Kippur. Don’t forget, “Aniyei Ircha Kodmin” – The poor in your own community comes first!
Kapores in Brunoy Ahead of Yom Kippur
As Yom Kippur 5787 approaches, many people gathered this morning at the Chabad yeshiva in Brunoy, France, to observe the custom of Kapores.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Monday For Yom Kippur
Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended on Monday, September 21, in observance of Yom Kippur. Other parking laws remain in effect.
Chabad Nigunim Medley – Yomim Noroim Album
Listen now to a medley of Chabad nigunim for the High Holy Days, performed live with energy and spirit, released by the “Yedidei Roy” YouTube channel, which specializes in reviving Chabad nigunim.
