New Engagement!
Meir Yabra (Crown Heights) to Chaya Spritzer (Monroe Township, NJ) L’Chaim: Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 8:30pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
Issue 7 of “The Tomchei Temimim Way” Magazine Released
Lubavitcher Yeshiva released Issue 7 of The Tomchei Temimim Way, featuring Chinuch guidance, inspiring stories, history, and engaging content for the entire family.
Laws and Customs: Sukkos
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Sukkos (up to – but not including – Hoshanah Rabbah), including the laws of building a Sukkah and selecting the Daled Minim, for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
An Intact 2,000-Year-Old Mikvah Discovered In Eretz Yisroel
Funded by the Israel Land Authority, an archaeological excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Kiryat Gat’s Carmei Gat neighborhood uncovered a 2,000-year-old mikveh, evidencing that a Second Temple period Jewish settlement existed here.
‘Maayanei Hayeshuah’ Returns to Print for Sukkot
A cherished collection of the Rebbe’s nightly Sukkos sichos is once again available in stores, offering Chassidim daily inspiration and practical guidance throughout Yom Tov.
A Tribute To Mrs. Haddasa Carlebach OBM
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gives a moving tribute to Mrs. Haddasa Carlebach OBM, a holocaust survivor and matriarch of a large Lubavitch family.
Kashrus Alert: Unauthorized OU Mark on Great Value Frozen Raspberries
The Orthodox Union (OU) is alerting consumers that Great Value Frozen Raspberries, sold by Walmart, are not certified kosher by the OU.
Rabbis and Jewish Leaders Join Birobidzhan Dialogue on Community, Family, Education and Tradition
Rabbis, Jewish educators and community leaders from across Russia took part in a series of meetings and educational programs in Birobidzhan during the XIV International Festival of Jewish Culture and Arts, focusing on Jewish education, family life, cultural heritage and opportunities for future cooperation.
Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Tishrei – Part II Now Available
The new Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Tishrei – Part II (14 Tishrei 5787 – 29 Tishrei 5787), from the Badat’z of Crown Heights, is now available.
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.
