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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
To conclude the Aseres Yemei Teshuva, Tomchei Temimim hosted a special Seder Nigunim, led by the renowned Rabbi Shmuly Hurwitz, whose heartfelt singing uplifted the room. He was accompanied by Hatomim Yosef Adelist.
At a magnificent 21,000 square feet, this Chabad House will be the first ever Jewish Student Center at Rowan University, and is spearheaded by Rabbi Hersh and Mrs. Fraidy Loschak.
As Yom Kippur was over, information was received from the various congregations throughout Moscow. The numbers pointed to a sharp rise of new worshippers who joined the usual shul goers.
Paris Anash joined together to complete the annual tradition of Kaporos.
Paris Anash Farbrenged at Chabad of Flanders for Vov Tishrei with Rabbi Chaim Schneur Nisinbaum.
A woman scrawled “Free Palestine” outside a Jewish store in Crown Height Monday, and quickly realized her mistake.
The Prime Minister’s son, Mr. Yair Netanyahu, arrived today for a special tour of Beit Chaiinu – 770 in Crown Heights. He was accompanied on the visit by Rabbi Shmuel Oirachman, head of government relations at the U.S. Treasury.
The area of Brooklyn Ave, East New York to Midwood is the center of attention Motzei Shabbos after police surrounded a house where the occupant threatened to shoot cops.
JEM was privileged to interview Rabbi Vishedsky and his brother about their childhood behind the Iron Curtain and their longing to see the Rebbe.
At the behest of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Berel Lazar, the distribution of food baskets was increased this year, and the Rabbi personally came to oversee the large distribution that took place over several days at the Shaarei Tzedek Jewish Chesed Center.
As Rosh Hashana approaches, we are once again preparing a beautiful space for תשליך at the corner of Montgomery Street and Albany Avenue.
The rare hoard of 22 bronze coins, over 1,600 years old (4th century CE) was discovered in a small crevice prepared deep in an underground hiding complex lying beneath the ruins of the Lower Galilee ancient settlement of Hukok.