Epic Achdus Initiative!

We’ve all been there, sitting in the Succah, when a neighboring family Succah bursts out in song with an energy that spreads to the nearby Succahs. The feeling of unity is truly warm and friendly, as the families, albeit separated by the walls of the Succah, unite as one with the spirit of Simchas Yom Tov.

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YNS – Rabbi ‘O’s Yeshiva – Set to Open After Succos

Preparations are in full swing for the opening of the yeshiva in New Jersey. Rabbi Orimland, Rosh Yeshiva, is overwhelmed at the positive response of parents towards the upcoming academic year. Rabbi ‘O’ explains that in addition to Chassidus and Nigleh he has arranged a complete English curriculum with certified teachers to meet the requirements of receiving a New Jersey High School diploma.

Sicha of the Rebbe – Succos

The Rebbe says:

1. During the holiday of Succos (Sukkot) there are many other Mitzvos (commandments) which we are commanded to fulfill besides for sitting and living in the Succah. For example; we must bring together the Four Species and make a Brachah (blessing) over them. Never the less, this holiday is called “Succos”, referring specifically to the commandment to sit and live in the Succah.

2. The Rebbe now gives five reasons as to why this holiday is specifically named “Succos” after the commandment to sit in the Succah and not after any of the other commandments related to this holiday:

Portugal to get Full Time Chabad Representatives

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Rabbi Eli and Raizel Rosenfeld with their two children, Mushka, age one and a half, and three-month old Menachem Mendel.

The only country in Europe still without its own Chabad representatives, Portugal will soon be welcoming a new addition to its 300-member Jewish community.