New Enagagement!
Shmouel Nadjar (Charenton le pont S.Maurice, France) to Shirel Chaya Partouche (Creteil, France)
On a Texas Army Base, a Bris in a Military-Issue Sukkah
It was an unusual Sukkot gathering at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, a mix of service members in uniform mingling with civilians who had been cleared to enter the base. After all, it isn’t every day that a brit milah (or bris) takes place on a U.S. Army base—let alone in the Army’s own sukkah.
Kettle & Cord to Close Crown Heights Store After 10 Years
Kingston Avenue home goods store announces closing sale, thanks customers for a decade of community support.
After a Flood of Requests, Spanish-Speaking Women’s Retreat Returns to Panama
Oasis Espiritual, organized by Merkos 302 Español, is expanding for its third year, with new speakers, more room, and a free pass up for grabs.
A Torah Study Revolution in Russia: Bringing the Yeshiva Experience to Every Jew
A century-old initiative revived in Moscow, continuing a legacy of expanding Jewish education under the leadership of Russia’s Chief Rabbi.
Live 1:15pm: HaRav Moshe Wolberg Gives an Introductory Shiur to Mesechtas Pesachim
The introductory shiurim will give participants a taste of the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara B’Iyun, while introducing the unique approach of the newly launched Kollel.
Baby Boy!
Zalman and Brocho Friedman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Missile Strikes Near Chabad School in Kharkiv; Jewish Community Volunteers Aid Rescue Efforts
A Russian missile struck just yards from the Or Avner Chabad school in Kharkiv, Ukraine, causing extensive damage to surrounding buildings and prompting an urgent rescue effort as emergency crews searched for civilians trapped beneath the rubble.
LIVE: New Gemara B’Iyun Program Offers Week of Introductory Shiurim on Mesechtas Pesachim
Kollel Iyun HaTalmud launches shiurim for the public, with renowned Roshei Yeshiva and Maggidei Shiur.
Can Hatzalah Find Your House?
Go out to the street right now and look at your home. Can you clearly see your address? Check it during the day, and check it again tonight. If you can’t read it easily from the road… day or night… Hatzalah can’t either.
Connection Point Brings Tishrei with the Rebbe to the Classroom
Throughout the month of Tishrei, more than 40 Lubavitch schools around the world participated in Connection Point’s special Tishrei program, bringing the experience of Tishrei with the Rebbe to life in their classrooms. Schools also took part in a special Vov Tishrei program.
LIVE at 8:15PM: Shloshim Event to Honor the Memory and Legacy of Mrs. Chaya Laine OBM
A Shloshim gathering will be held on Monday, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, October 12, in memory of Mrs. Chaya Laine OBM, beloved teacher and longtime principal and educator in the Bais Rivkah High School General Studies Department.
Information To Be Menachem Avel R’ Pinchos Tevel
R’ Pinchos Tevel will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of his sister Shterna Sarah Tevel OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Community Invited to Shloshim Event Honoring Dr. Plaut OBM
Men and women are welcome to attend and join in remembering Dr. Plaut and expressing appreciation for his life and service to the community.
103 Unique Jews: Bringing the Mitzvos of Sukkos to Jews Across the Amazon
The goal wasn’t 100 lulav shakes. We get that every year, often even more. People come to the Beit Chabad, shake the lulav one day, and perhaps return another day. This time, we wanted something different: 100 unique Jews, each given the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah of shaking the lulav.
Over 15,000 visitors flocked to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls this Chol Hamoed Sukkos.
An 8,000-square-foot sukkah, kosher food fest, attractions and a lively Simchas Beis Hashoeiva welcomed thousands of Yidden to Niagara Falls.
New Engagement!
Avremel Turen (Chicago, IL) to Brochie Reinetz (New Haven, CT) L’Chaim: Thursday, Oct. 15th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
