Thursday was a special evening for the Jewish community in Richmond, for more than one reason. Not only was it the joyous holiday of Simchas Torah, but the Chabad Center of Richmond was in possession of a very significant artefact saved from one of the most traumatic events in modern Jewish history.
Russia has for years refused to comply with a US court order to return a collection of Chabad books and texts seized in the early 20th century. The case could present new diplomatic and legal challenges for the Trump administration.
The NYPD is investigating a possible bias crime after someone vandalized a Chabad sukkah on the Upper East Side.
The city of Chicago has forced an area Chabad center to close after inspectors found it to be under breach of building code violations.
Eccentric Jewish billionaire Leonardo Farkas distributed 100 dollar bills to anyone who agreed to sing a Chabad Niggun at the Western Wall on Tuesday, Kikar Hashabbat reported.
The Tzfasman Family is sitting Shiva after the sudden and tragic passing of their dear son and brother, Noti, OBM, at 551 Crown Street [between Kingston and Albany Aves.] until Thursday morning. Shachris – 10:00am Mincha and Maariv – Bizmanam. […]
A 27-year-old Jewish woman was arrested after she took a baby from a stroller in the women’s section in 770. Police apprehended the woman nearby and returned the baby to his mother.
With sadness we inform you of the sudden and very untimely passing of Nosson Noteh (Noti) Tzfasman OBM, on the fourth day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos. He was 36 years old.
On the yahrtzeit of Mendel Brikman, OBM, his family and friends recall a man who impacted many during his brief life of forty-three years.
Rabbi Sholom B. Stambler of Chabad of Poland on Polish national televsion sharing insights on the holiday of Sukkos, Tuesday, October 10.
Under the auspices of Shaul and Beverly Spigler, Jews all across Rural and Regional Australia were able to participate in record breaking Jewish programs during the Month of Tishrei.
Chesky and Miri (nee Notik) Rothman (Rockford, IL)
This week, as we prepare to read in the Torah Parshas Bereishis, we present a letter from the Rebbe in answer to someone who presented a novel analysis of the Genesis recording in the Torah — whereby he attempts to reinterpret the Creation account of the Torah so that it can be “reconciled” with the changing theories offered by scientists. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Simchas Beis Hashoeva on Monday evening in Crown Heights began with early music and dancing specially catered to children. Beginning at 7:00pm, Fitche Benshimon — accompanied by a boys’ choir — played music to the delight of hundreds of children who joyously danced with their parents.
Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, held a community “Shakshukah in the Sukkah” at the Burston home in Monroe, New York. The event featured a gourmet Israeli Breakfast spread, a dynamic fire show, and enabled more than 100 people to partake in the mitzvos of Sukkos.
Zevi and Chana (nee Simon) Goldin (Crown Heights)
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday, October 12, for Shemini Atzeres and Friday, October 13, for Simchas Torah. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
