Baby Girl!
Zalmy and Chaya (nee Inglis) Wolff from Surfside, FL had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!
Yossi and Kendel Leah (nee Kolt) Feldman from Postville, IA had a baby boy!
A Soul-Stirring Night of Selichot in Moscow
Photographer Levi Nazerov presents a gallery of images from the Selichot service at the central “Marina Roshcha” synagogue in the heart of Moscow, where hundreds of Jews gathered for a Chassidic gathering in preparation for the Selichot.
LIVE at 10:00pm: Pre-Selichos Farbrengen with Rabbi Sholom Charitonov
This Motzei Shabbos we begin saying Selichos, and in the custom of Lubavitch, farbrengens will be held leading up to the unique preparation for Roch Hashana. Rabbi Shalom Charitonov will be farbrenging live starting Motzei Shabbos at 10:00pm.
Hostage Families Joined at Ohel by Sara Netanyahu on Eve of UN Speech
Seven families of Israeli hostages kidnapped and taken into Gaza by Palestinian terrorists on Oct. 7 visited the Ohel, the Queens resting place of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, on Thursday night. They were joined there by Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the eve of her husband’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly, which is underway in New York.
Ten Yad Auction 2024 Is Live!
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, Ten Yad is thrilled to announce the launch of Tenathon 2024! This year’s theme, “Winning Together,” invites you to join us in unity and celebration. The grand event is iy”h set for Sunday, November 17, but the excitement starts now. Tickets are on sale, and the website is live, so don’t miss your chance to participate and “win” for a Kallah in need.
IDF Confirms: Hassan Nasrallah Eliminated in Airstrike
On Friday afternoon, shortly before Shabbat, the IDF conducted a precise strike, eliminating Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi confirmed.
This Motzoei Shabbos – Unlock Your Brachos
What if I told you that simply writing down your monthly tzedakah pledge could open new channels of brachos for your family? Take the Rebbe’s advice and commit in writing to give generously.
A Tribute to Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe & Lubavitch Manchester, England
Over 200 people gathered last week at the Lubavitch House, located at 62 Singleton Road, Manchester for an impressive dinner marking 60 years of Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe as Rabbi of Kahal Chasidim and head of Lubavitch Manchester.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Largest Jewish Library With 600,000 Books
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
BESHT: The Halachos of Tekias Shofar
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendel Werner will be giving this week shiur on The Halachos of Tekias Shofar.
Chabad.org & IJSS To Host Live Webinar Discussing How to Change Culture on Campus
This coming Monday at 8:00pm, Chabad.org and the Institute of Jewish Spirituality & Society will be hosting a live online webinar on the topic of changing culture on campus.
BREAKING: Israel Flattens Six Buildings in Beirut In Attack Targeting Nasrallah
Continuing its quest to eliminate the entire leadership of Hezbollah, Israel launched a major strike on a series of six buildings in Beirut claimed to have Hezbollah’s Main Headquarters underneath. The area was flattened.
Norway Issues Warrant for Suspect Connected to Hezbollah Pager Explosions
Norwegian police have issued an international warrant for Rinson Jose, a Norwegian-Indian man allegedly linked to the sale of exploding pagers to the Hezbollah terror organization, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Weekly Story: The Birth of the Rebbe the Tzemach Tzedek
Nine years ago I made a commitment to do this column for one year, or fifty some weeks. Yet, we are now posting close to the 500th column, so I thank you all. Please continue with your feedback and comments.
JLI: Judaism’s View on Border Security, Immigration & War
“I’m a citizen of the world,” claims the one with a utopian vision. Pragmatics aside, is this the divine vision for humankind? What would the Torah say regarding territory acquired and borders established through war, whether aggressive or defensive? Do the spoils ever ethically and legally belong to the victors?
Weekly Dvar Torah: Entering the Covenant and Transforming Desires – An End of Year Reflection
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explores the special bond found between Hashem and the Jewish people, and the important moment that is the Jewish new year.