Free chickens for kaparos will be distributed this Sunday, 6 Tishrei, September 28 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the parking lot of Beis Rivkah Crown St. This offering is exclusively available to residents of Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Remsen Village, and only at the Beis Rivkah location.
As the Sukkos holiday approaches, Chaim V’Chessed has issued a general travel advisory for the upcoming holiday travel season. Now, we are pleased to provide important information regarding bringing Arba Minim into Israel and other countries.
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.
Starting Oct. 24, New York City will implement a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles. The new protocol will match the same limits that currently apply to stand-up e-scooters.
Zevi and Musy (nee Fradkin) New from S. Diego, CA had a baby boy!
JEM is proud to announce the release of The Secret Diary: Children Discover Tishrei with the Rebbe — a two-part film series created especially for children and families.
The slain troop is named as Staff Sgt. Chalachew Shimon Demalash, 21, of the Nahal Brigade’s 932nd Battalion, from Beersheba.
With great sadness we report the sudden passing of Harav Yosef Yitzchak Kalmanson OBM, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Beis David Shlomo in New Haven, CT and author of the Sefer “Kovetz Reshimas Shiurim”. He passed away suddenly on the first night of Rosh Hashana, 5786. Updated with Levaya information.
The slain soldier is named as Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, 27, a company commander in the 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion, from Migdal Haemek.
At least 50 people were injured on Wednesday evening, shortly before the end of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, in a UAV strike in Eilat’s tourist center, near the Mall Hayam mall.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Vishedsky OBM, the patriarch of a large Lubavitch family. He passed away on Tuesday the first day of Rosh Hashana, 5786.
Blake Richard Hoover, aged 31, of Charlotte County was taken into custody by the Punta Gorda Police Department in the arson and hate crime that occurred at the Chabad of Charlotte County.
The City of New York is suspending Alternate Side Parking rules on Tuesday and Wednesday in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Cars parked near fire hydrants will be ticketed. Parking meters will remain in effect citywide.
Courtesy of the Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad, we present the newest installment of Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library – Tishrei Edition.
I asked someone for advice on how to see if she’d want to join a Shabbos meal, and the answer was simple: “Just ask her. What does it hurt?”
It’s a yearly tradition, and Erev Rosh Hashana leading up to 5786 was no different. A beautiful work of art depicting a shofar was completed by Chabad artist Yitzchak Moully in preparation for the new year.
As we get ready to usher in the New Year 5786, I wish to take this opportunity to reflect on this past year and to give thanks to Hashem and to His many helpers who ensure our good work continues.
