New Engagement!
Benyamin Popack (Hollywood Lakes, FL) to Annabella Nemer (Atlanta, GA)
New Engagement!
Sholom Ber Liberow (Crown Heights) to Teibel Scheiman (Des Plaines, IL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana
History in Kostroma: Holy Books Discovered Inside Building Walls and the Writing of a New Torah Scroll
The historic building, established in 1880, was purchased in 1892 for the city’s rabbi at the time, the Gaon Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Schneiderman. Later, in 1903, the central synagogue was built in its courtyard.
From Rooftops to Rowboats, Sound of Shofar Reaches Far and Wide
It’s shofar season. Throughout the Jewish month of Elul, in the lead-up to Rosh Hashanah, the familiar blasts have been sounding in synagogues, homes, parks and now, rooftops and rivers.
BookBeSimcha.com Launches “Mazal Tov Free Graphics” — Create Beautiful Event Invitations in Seconds
New free feature makes it easier than ever to create and download professional Mazal Tov invitations for your simcha.
Trump Bans Import of Canadian Alcohol, Dairy and Motorcycles as Trade War Intensifies
President Trump on Tuesday signed orders banning the import of Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles — retaliating hours after Ottawa imposed a 50% tariff on American clothing, cheese, metals and wood.
Tallinn Mikvah Reopens in Historic and Moving Ceremony
After several months of closure, Estonia’s Jewish mikvah in Tallinn reopened on September 6 following a comprehensive renovation completed in just a month and a half.
Bruce Blakeman Visits the Rebbe’s Ohel Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Nassau County Executive and Republican New York gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens Monday evening, where he wrote a kvitel and davened at the Rebbe’s Ohel ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
Oholei Torah Staff Selichos Farbrengen Dedicated in Memory of Reb Yehoshua “Shea” Safrin, zt’l
As the new year approaches, the Oholei Torah Mechanchim gathered on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim Vayeilech for its annual Selichos Farbrengen, bringing together the Yeshiva’s dedicated mechanchim and staff for an evening of inspiration, achdus, and preparation for the Yomim Noraim.
Hochul Announces Record $70 Million Security Funding, Chabad Institutions Among Potential Beneficiaries
New York State is distributing a record $70 million to nonprofit organizations vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks, with Chabad institutions across the state potentially eligible for grants of up to $250,000.
Mivtza Shofar Within Crown Heights – Now for the 8th Year
We are organizing people to go and blow Shofar in the homes of those in Our community, Crown Heights who for whatever reason are not able to go to shul for Tekiyas Shofar.
Rosh Hashana Michtav Klali From The Rebbe Applicable To This Year
As was the Rebbe’s custom, a yearly letter called a Michtav Kloli was sent out to the Chassidim. The Michtav Klali suitable for this year’s Rosh Hashanah is available here for download in three languages.
New Engagement!
Zalman Davidsohn (Crown Heights) to Mushka Laufer (Providence, RI) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00p, at The JCM Upstairs
“Homel”: A New Link in the Chain of Shlichus to the Historic Chassidic City
The city, remembered in the annals of Chassidic history as a bustling spiritual center, is experiencing renewed momentum. The Kot family continues the glorious legacy of Shlichus, from the Rabbinate of Estonia to new horizons.
Teens Enter School Year Empowered With Jewish Pride and Knowledge
Long after the CTeen Extreme activities, sightseeing, and adventures wear off, the lessons, friendships, and personal growth the teens gained are traveling with them into the school year.
NYC Bins Now Required for Trash Collection or Risk Facing Fines
New York City homeowners or owners of a residence with nine or fewer units will need to start using NYC Bins or risk facing fines starting on Tuesday.
Thousands of Jewish Students Begin New Academic Year Across FJC’s ‘Or Avner’ Network
Thousands of Jewish children and youngsters across seven countries of the former Soviet Union are returning to their classrooms as the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) ‘Or Avner’ Jewish Educational Network opens the 2026–2027 academic year.
