Here’s My Story: The Day I Was Asked To Leave 770
A Montreal native, Rabbi Hershel Zalkos is a long-time teacher at the Lubavitch Cheder of Detroit. He was interviewed in March of 2025.
Emotional Full-Circle Moment in Cyprus: Mother of Released Hostage Visits Chabad Center
An emotional full-circle moment took place in Cyprus as Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of released hostage Romi Gonen and a prominent advocate for the return of the hostages, visited the Jewish Community Center of Cyprus during Sukkos.
From Dawn Until Midnight: Moscow’s Giant Sukkah Hosts Record-Breaking Hospitality Operation
Moscow’s massive hospitality operation runs nearly 20 hours a day, serving hot meals and refreshments to thousands throughout Sukkos, while a bustling Four Species market and spirited Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations bring the joy of the Yom Tov into the streets of the Russian capital.
Photographer Captures Sukkos Joy and Mivtzoim Across Paris
A collection of photographs by Mordechai Lubecki, captures the vibrant Sukkos atmosphere, including Simchas Beis Hashoevah gatherings, dancing and the many Mivtzoim taking place throughout the French capital.
Bais Hora’ah Chabad Presents Hilchos Chol Hamoed Series
The series is being made available as a public halachic resource, offering clear guidance on cutting hair and nails, laundry, דבר האבד, food preparation and personal needs, and buying and selling during chol hamoed.
Community members and yeshivah students rebuild the sukkah at the home of Rabbi Mendy and Brocha Teldon after it was damaged during the nor'easter on Sukkot.
As Nor’easter Storm Lashes Eastern Coast, Sukkahs Fall and Rise Again
On the first night of Sukkot, September 25, the wind and rain had eased just enough for Rabbi Mendy Teldon to welcome 150 people into the sukkah at his home on Long Island, N.Y., where they heard Kiddush, made a blessing, and had a bite to eat, before returning to the warm and dry indoors. By the next day, the storm picked back up, and the sukkah came crashing down.
Rabbi Moshe Caytak affixes a mezuzah on the home of a Jewish family.
After Yom Kippur Shooting, Ontario Jews Respond With Visible Jewish Pride
After the fast had ended, Caytak received a message from a non-Jewish friend who lives nearby and has long supported the Chabad center. The friend was asking if the rabbi had any ideas of how to bring light after such a dark event.
A Week Packed with Inspiration: Three Moshiach Shiurim and Two Farbrengens
It’s been a week to remember! English-speaking Bochurim have been treated to three powerful Moshiach Shiurim and two electrifying Farbrengens, keeping the ruach alive and the hiskashrus burning strong.
BDE: Mrs. Rivkah Chitrik, 96, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Rivkah Chitrik OBM, a longtime member of the Chabad community and matriarch of a distinguished Lubavitch family. She passed away on Monday, the 17th of Tishrei, 5787.Updated with Levaya information.
BDE: Yanky Levinson, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Yanky Levinson OBM, a Crown Heights native known and beloved by many in the community. He passed away this morning, the 17th pf Tishrei 5787, following a prolonged and difficult illness.
New Sukkos Site Puts a Complete Mivtzoim Guide on the Phone
A new free Sukkos website has been built to put the practical side of the entire Yom Tov into one simple mobile resource, especially for use on mivtzoim.
Thousands Gather for Central Simchas Beis Hashoeva Celebration in Jerusalem
Thousands of residents of Jerusalem and visitors from across the country gathered Monday night for the city’s central Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration, a traditional event organized by Tzeirei Agudas Chabad of Jerusalem for more than 30 years.
World’s Largest Sukkah Mobile Returns to Manhattan, Quadrupled
For its sixth year, the World’s Largest Sukkah Mobile returns to Manhattan, this year with four Jumbo Sukkahs, bringing Simchas Yom Tov to thousands.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recieves 'Oseh Shalom: Mishnato Hamidinit Shel HaRabbi MiLubavitch', a volume of the Rebbe's framework for achieving lasting peace and security in the Land of Israel and the broader Middle East, this week, hours before departing for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
New Hebrew Book Presents Rebbe’s Strategy for Peace in Middle East
The book is the newly published Oseh Shalom: Mishnato Hamidinit Shel HaRabbi MiLubavitch, a Hebrew-language adaptation of Make Peace: A Strategic Guide to Achieving Lasting Peace in Israel by Rabbi Elisha Pearl, which brings together the diplomatic and military principles articulated by the Rebbe, outlining his framework for achieving lasting peace and security in the Land of Israel and the broader Middle East.
How Can Women and Girls Go on Mivtza Lulav?
You don’t need to own your own set. All you need to do is show up and be part of Mivtza Lulav.
Every Shliach in the US and Canada got a Free Daled Minim Set
The gift comes from Merkos 302 and Keren Hashluchim, in partnership with Judaica.com, and covers every Shliach in the United States and Canada. The sets are premium-quality daled minim, donated by Yossi Krybus of Krybus Esrogim.
Weekly Story: Yud-Gimmel Tishrei – The Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash
Yesterday (Thursday) was the 13th of Tishrei, the 144th yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash. In this week’s post, we will discuss one of his innovations in the way he said Chassidus; specifically, the fact that he was the first Rebbe to say a hemshech. I am writing this to begin a discussion and gain greater clarity on the topic, rather than to offer a definitive answer.
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