Joyful Sukkot Greetings from the Gulf of America
From Naples to Fort Myers, from beachfront sukkahs to joyous holiday meals, the Gulf of America is resonating with the timeless joy of this special festival.
Gallery: Melbourne CBD Chabad Host Local Officials In Community Sukkah
Chabad off Melbourne CBD, led by Rabbi Chaim Herzog, hosted his annual “Sukkah In The City” event, with local officials and media joining the event.
JUSA–Chabad Brings the Spirit of Sukkos to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland Despite Government Shutdown
Thanks to the dedication and determination of Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Baltimore Shliach and director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland–Chabad (JUSA), a Sukka was once again proudly built on base — ensuring that Jewish soldiers and personnel could celebrate the holiday with meaning and tradition.
‘Chabad Medley’ Featuring Moshe Groner & Shea Kaller Band
The uplifting music of Chabad strikes a chord deep within all of us, uniting age old words with deep, poignent melodies. Enjoy an authentic Chabad Medley as only Moshe can deliver.
Sukkot in Moscow: Between Street Dancing and Prayers for the Hostages’ Release
Sukkot in Moscow was celebrated this year with a particularly uplifting atmosphere in the plaza of the central synagogue “Marina Roshcha,” with a piercing prayer for the release of all the hostages from Gaza at the heart of the festivities.
Here’s My Story: I Could Have Driven To Cuba!
Rabbi Yossi Groner has served as the leading Chabad emissary to North and South Carolina since 1980. He was interviewed in May of 2013.
Crown Heights Shomrim Unveils Its Newest Fleet Car, A “Ghost” Dodge Challenger
During the first night of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, Shomrim rolled out its newest addition, a Dodge Challenger vehicle, fully illuminated with lights and sirens and sporting “ghost” decals.
Chabad Rabbi Threatened by Criminal With Fake Gun Outside Miami Beach Shul On First Day of Yom Tov
A man with a lengthy arrest record is facing an aggravated assault charge after police say he pointed what appeared to be a gun at a rabbi outside a Miami Beach synagogue Tuesday afternoon.
After 37 Years: A Chabad Couple Hears Each Other For the First Time
“Baruch came back from the synagogue crying, he heard the prayer. For us, it’s a sense of mission – to tell other people that it’s possible.”
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad Shliach who was severely wounded by a landmine explosion in southern Syria while on reserve duty, and lost both his legs, made his way to the sukkah at Assaf Harofeh Hospital to complete the mitzvah of Arba Minim.
World’s Largest Mobile Sukkah Returns to Manhattan for a Fifth Spectacular Year
Coordinated with local Shluchim, three Jumbo Sukkah Mobiles parked in three central locations in NYC will give everyone the opportunity to celebrate Sukkos in the most comfortable way.
Girls’ Mivtza Lulav Center: Shake Up NYC
This year, as in the past, the Girls’ Mivtza Lulav Center will be opening for women and girls, where they can come pick up pre-made Mivtzoim Arba Minim Sets, to borrow and take with them on mivtzoim.
Chabad Shluchim Meet With Prime Minister Netanyahu, Gift Lulav and Esrog For Sukkos
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today in his Jerusalem office with a delegation of Chabad Shluchim for the Sukkot holiday. During the meeting, the rabbis presented Netanyahu with the four species (the Etrog, Lulav, Hadassim, and Aravot) as part of the Sukkot tradition.
Today, Sunday Lubavitcher Yeshiva is Open
“If you were dealing in diamonds, you would certainly show up for work on that day. Do not treat our Talmidim any less than you would diamonds.”
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.
“Eida Charedis” Official Newspaper publishes Festive Conversation with the Rebbe’s Shliach
This publication is a historic event, which tells about the great appreciation that exists amongst Jews of all circles and denominations – for the activity of the Rebbe’s Shluchim who work tirelessly, in Jewish communities throughout Russia.
BDE: Rabbi Schmul Osher Begun, 65, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Schmul Osher Begun OBM, a dedicated Shliach in São Paulo, Brazil who dedicated himself incessantly to the education of Jewish youth and the construction of community life. He passed away over Shabbos, the 12th of Tishrei, 5786, following an extended illness. Updated with Levaya information.
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