1st Day of Chol Hamoed: Thousands Join Birkas Kohanim At the Kosel
habad photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captured the stunning moments at the Kosel as thousands joined for Birkas Kohanim on the first day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos.
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Moscow Warming Up On The Inside In Preparation For Sukkos
A few hours before the start of the first days of Yom Tov, under particularly cold and snowy weather conditions, Photographer Levi Nazarov captured the preparations in the large sukka of the Central Shul in Moscow’s Marina Roscha neighborhood.
Special Story: Simchas Beis Hashoeiva Part #2
As noted in the previous post, I am posting three sections of a farbrengen that I heard years ago from Reb Yisroel Friedman. I broke it up in parts, so that it is not too much to read in one day, and that this way you can have three farbrengens during Sukkos.
Gallery: Anash Dance The Night Away At Simchas Bais Hashoeva Yerushalayim
Thousands of Anash, Chasidim, and others joined for a night of Simchas Bais Hashoeva with dance and song on the streets of Yerushalayim.
Chabad’s Mobile Sukkahs Share Jewish Pride and Joy
This year, with the war in Israel and Jews worldwide feeling besieged, Chabad will invest greater effort to raise Jewish awareness of the Festival of Sukkot and present Jews everywhere with opportunities to celebrate with pride
New Engagement!
Mendel Green (Crown Heights) to Sarale Aber (Crown Heights)
Fire Destroys Two Sukkahs Friday Night on Eastern Parkway
A fire that broke out due to Shabbos candles destroyed two Sukkahs at 935 Eastern Parkway Friday night. No one was injured in the conflagration.
GOOD RIDDANCE: Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Dead
In an exchange of fire over Yom Tov, Israeli troops finally put an end to the life of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and orchestrator of the October 7th attack.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – R’ Shlomo Chaim’s Message
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.
Over 500 Families have Food this Yom Tov
Thank you for partnering with CSSY and ensuring over 500 families had food for Rosh Hashanah and before and after Yom Kippur.
A Sukkos Activity For Children, and Adults
We present an enjoyable activity for children that can be printed for each each day of Sukkos. The activity includes a poem each day for that day’s ushpizin.
New Engagement!
Mendel Telsner (Crown Heights) and Tonia Minkowicz (Crown Heights)
Chesed Releases Hospital Sukkah Guide For 5785
Chesed Of Williamsburg has released their annual Hospital Sukkah Guide for 5784, with updates and corrections since last year.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended on October 17th-18th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Thursday-Friday, October 17-18 for Succoth (2 Days). Meters remain in effect.
Weekly Story: Simchas Beis Hasho’eiva Part 1of 3
I am posting the first part of a Sukkos farbrengen that I had heard from Reb Yisroel Friedman Sukkos 5771 (1990) and published a year later. Bezras Hashem for Chol Hamoed and then for Shemini Atzeres, Simchas Torah and Shabbos Bereishis, I will post additional sections of that farbrengen.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Joy of Returning Home
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman walks us through the progression of the high holidays and the ultimate joy of Simchas Torah.
JFA Publishes Election Update, 400 Newly Registered Voters in The Last Four Months
As of October 10th, there are approximately 6,500-6,800 registered Anash voters in Crown Heights, a historic high. In the 2020 Presidential Election, about 4,438 Anash voters participated.
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