200 Shluchim of Paris Gather
The roughly 200 Shluchim working to spread Judaism in Paris and its suburbs gathered for a Kinus, where they were inspired, re-energized and uplifted.
Tour of Spanish Palace Becomes Impromptu ‘L’chaim’
After their somber visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland on Monday, some 800 Jewish students from Russia, accompanied by several Chabad Shluchim – including Russia’s chief rabbi Berel Lazar, continued on to Spain, where they visited historic Jewish sites from before the Jews were expelled from the country in 1492.
200-Year-Old Budapest Synagogue Restored
The Jewish community of Hungary celebrated the restoration of the 200-year-old Great Synagogue in Budapest.
800 Russian Students Participate in March of the Living
Yesterday, Tuesday, some 800 Jewish students from Russia, along with 40 Shluchim, took part in the opening of this year’s March of the Living in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Guests from Around the World at Playa Seder
Chabad of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, under the leadership of Rabbi Menachem and Chaya Goldberg, hosted a large Pesach Seder in a five-star hotel, with over 300 guests from all over the world in attendance.
Yeshivah Gedolah: A 50-Year Educational Powerhouse in Australia
Rabbi Mattis Kantor remembers when he left Australia in 1959 at the age of 15 to learn abroad. “There was no yeshivah in Australia, so I went to public school and learned Talmud in the afternoons, but that wasn’t enough,” says the rabbi and author, who has served congregations in Australia and New York. “I enrolled in the Telshe Yeshivah in Cleveland since they had a dormitory that could accommodate out-of-towners.
Photos: Se’udas Moshiach in the Himalayas
Hours after Yomtov ended, over a dozen Jewish backpackers and tourists still sat together and ‘Farbrenged’ at the Chabad House in Katmandu, Nepal, where the world’s largest Seder was held one week earlier.
Kinus Torah Held in 770
Honoring the Rebbe’s request and encouragement, a Kinus Torah was held on Isru Chag Pesach in 770. The Kinus was arranged by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Labkowski, where both Nigleh and Chassidus were discussed and both Rabbi Avrohom Osdaba and Rabbi Sholom Segal participated.
A First Pesach Seder in the Capitol of Kosovo
Lubavitcher photographer Meir Alfasi traveled with his wife and three children to Kosovo in Eastern Europe to conduct a Pesach Seder – the first of its kind – and at first, was mistaken as Middle Eastern Refugees.
Photos: Buying Back the Chometz
After having sold the Chometz before Pesach, Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky and Rabbi Shimon Hecht got together with Winston, the gentile who purchased the Chometz, and bought back the Chometz.
Photos: Seudas Moshiach in 770
Acharon Shel Pesach is particularly associated with Moshiach and the future redemption. The Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of partaking of a “Seudas Moshiach” on the afternoon of the last day of Passover; in addition to the Matzah eaten at “Seudas Moshiach”, the Rebbes of Chabad added the custom of drinking four cups of wine, as in the Seder held on Passover’s first days.
Montreal Marks 150 Years Since Tzemach Tzedek’s Passing
In honor of 150 years since the passing of the Tzemach Tzedek, the Lubavitch community of Motreal gathered in the central Shul for a Kinus Torah.
Moscow Kids Bless some of World’s Oldest Trees
It’s been nearly 16 years now that the children davening at the Marina Roscha shul in central Moscow are part of something very special. On Friday nights and Shabbos morning they have been joining the “Chevra Tefilla” and on Shabbos afternoons the “Chevra Tehillim”. The children sit together and daven beautifully, savoring every word, along with their devoted counselors.
Photos: Chol Hamoed Rally for Children in 770
Yesterday, Tuesday, a rally was held in 770 for children in honor of Chai Nissan – the birthday of Reb Levi Yitzchok – and in the spirit of Hakhel.
In Russia, Chometz Is Sold Twice
In Moscow the chometz gets sold twice each year by the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar. This is because of the great time differences that span this vast country – 11 time zones in total.
Photos: Dilapidated Historic Chabad House Restored to Former Glory
When Rabbi Shmuly and Rashi Weiss took on the roles of directors at Chabad at McGill nine years ago, they had three people around their humble Shabbos table. Within several weeks, as Rosh Hashana came around, they suddenly found themselves cutting each piece of schnitzel into four as their crowds had quickly hit 60 plus.
Tens of Thousands at the Kotel for Birchas Kohanim
Tens of thousands of Jews visited the Western Wall Monday morning for the traditional Bircahs Kohanim ceremony on Chol HaMoed Pesach.
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