Cyprus: New U.S. Ambassador Attends Rosh Hashanah Event Hosted by Jewish Community
Alongside the main event in Larnaca, some 3,000 Jews participated in Rosh Hashanah prayers and programs at seven Chabad centers across Cyprus.
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Why Are Rabbonim Praising This New Sefer?
A groundbreaking sefer by Rabbi Sholom Schochet reveals the untold history, gripping struggles, and miraculous preservation of our Sefer Torah.
Moscow’s Jewish Community Marks Rosh Hashanah With Widespread Prayer and Outreach
The two days of Rosh Hashanah 5787 were marked by large gatherings of Jews throughout Moscow, as synagogues and Chabad Houses across the Russian capital filled with worshippers for holiday prayers, Shofar observances, and communal celebrations.
No Street Vendors on Kingston Avenue for This Year’s Simchas Beis Hashoeiva
The policy, announced in a community-wide letter dated 28 Elul 5786, follows what organizers describe as an overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s changes, which brought a more orderly and focused atmosphere to the annual celebration.
Over 700 Students Return to Cheder Menachem Kingston for an Exciting New School Year
The halls of Cheder Menachem Kingston were once again filled with excitement and energy as more than 700 students returned to school following summer break, beginning a new year of learning, growth, and Yiddishkeit.
Backstage with Benny: The Niggun Within Featuring Eitan Katz
Eitan Katz has given us niggunim that have become part of the most meaningful moments of the year. Now he joins Benny to revisit the music that shaped him, share stories behind the songs, and explore the impact a niggun can have.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Shamil Nigun, R’ Laibel Alevsky, R’ Z Schneerson, and Rav Gifter-Telz
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Moully Unveils New 3D Shofar Artwork for Rosh Hashanah 5787
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, artist and rabbi Yitzchok Moully has unveiled his latest annual Shofar artwork, continuing a creative tradition that has become a signature of his work.
Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries stand on the now-infamous bridge at Bondi Beach, from where two Islamist terrorists murdered 15 people at the “Chanukah at the Sea” event on Dec. 14, 2025.
Reflecting on 5786, a Year of Defiant Growth, Even Amid Loss
The year 5786 tested the Jewish people in ways few could have imagined—and Jews worldwide lived up to that test, again and again, with resolve, unity and a pride that refused to be diminished.
Rosh Hashanah on the Run
Mendel relented and agreed to depart that night—Rosh Hashanah—for Uzbekistan. In order to observe the holiday as best they could, Dovid hired someone to take their belongings to the station, and the family walked.
Weekly Story: What the Baal Shem Tov Said Before Tekios
As we conclude our 11th (K) year of posting this Weekly Story and the third year of A Taste of Chassidus, I thank all who have taken the time to write me an email or stop and say that you enjoy it. This includes the thought I am posting this week about our footwear at the Ohel. I am not a Rov, and I am not saying Halachah, rather I am noting observations.
Weekly Dvar Torah: No Shofar? Have Some Kugel!
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks to the meaning of blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashana. What is it trying to accomplish? And why on Shabbos is this accomplished in another way?
A Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens: Rosh Hashana BONUS
The Rebbe held 40 farbrengens on Rosh Hashana. The sichos from these farbrengens span around 300 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos (transcripts) in Sichos Kodesh, and around 50 pages in the 10 English Hanochos published by Sichos in English.
Laws and Customs: Machzor Companions For Rosh Hashana
The Machzor Companions are prepared for those davening at home without a minyan. They include an easy-to-follow guide to the Piyuttim along with explanations, annotations and suggested niggunim.
New Kollel L’Lomdei Dach Track Tackles Bitachon and Hishtadlus
A Shliach weighing whether to make one more fundraising call. A businessman deciding how much to hold back for a rainy day. A parent deciding how much to worry. The question underneath all of it is the same one: where does making a natural vessel end, and where does real bitachon begin?
Bus to the Ohel Announces Schedule for Upcoming Week
The Ohel Daily Bus has released its schedule for the upcoming week, including expanded service before and during Rosh Hashanah and throughout the following week.
BDE: Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier, 86, OBM
With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Avrohom Lipskier OBM, a beloved Chabad educator, longtime Rosh Yeshiva, and pioneering figure in the world of kiruv and Baalei Teshuvah. He passed away on Thursday, the 28th of Elul, 5786.
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