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Fishy Vail (Crown Heights) and Marissa Horner (Coral Springs, FL)
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Picture of the Day: Safety Volunteers’ Group Portrait
The volunteers of the Crown Heights Shomrim, who every year pitch in with their time an efforts to ensure that the Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration and its vicinity remain safe, posed last night for a group portrait in front of the Shomrim Mobile Command Center.
Sukkos Joy in Monsey Marred by Extremism
The immense joy of Simchas Beis Hashoeva in Monsey, which was organized by the local Chabad Kehillah, was momentarily interrupted by extremist demonstrators from Neturei Karta, who viewed the Yomtov celebration as ‘heresy.’
Tens of Thousands Shake Lulav with Chabad at Kotel
Tzei’rei Chabad’s well-known Tefilin stand at the Kotel was repurposed during Chol Hamoed Sukkos to afford the multitudes of Jewish locals and tourists the opportunity to perform the Mitzvah of Arba Minim, which tens of thousands happily did.
Laws and Customs: Hoshanah Rabbah, Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Hoshanah Rabbah, Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Unfazed by the Rain, Thousands Dance on Kingston
In contrast to the gloomy weather, the atmosphere at Monday night’s Simchas Beis Hashoeva on Crown Heights’ Kingston Avenue was one of unbridled joy, with thousands dancing to the live music until the wee hours of the morning.
Scottish Jews Celebrate Sukkos with BBQ
Around 60 people attended Lubavitch of Scotland’s annual Sukkos barbecue, with great food and a fire-juggling show enjoyed by young and old alike.
Columbus Day Utilized for Good Deeds in Albany
The Civil Calendar’s Columbus Day vacation during Chol Hamoed Sukkos helped Chabad of Albany strengthen Jewish Awareness in general and especially the Mitzvos of Sukkah and Esrog/Lulav.
Photos: Children Enjoy Sukkos Family Fun Day
Crown Heights children were treated to a Chol Hamoed family fun day on Eastern Parkway Monday afternoon. The fair included rides and shows, as well as face painting and food.
Montreal Gatheres for Chol Hamoed Kinus Torah
Anash in Montreal, Canada gathered on Chol Hamoed Sukkos for a Kinus Torah which was held in Beis Medrash Lubavitch. Speakers included Rabbi Berel Bell and Rabbi Moshe Stern.
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Dovid and Henya (nee Lieberman) Friedman (Crown Heights)
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Moshe and Mushka (nee Gershowitz) Rubin (Crown Heights)
Photos: Benny Rocks Second Night of SBH
Thousands of Jews of all stripes danced the night away on the second night of Simchas Beis Hashoeva with live music on Crown Heights’ main thoroughfare – Kingston Ave. – with a memorable performance by Benny Friedman.
Picture of the Day: Congressman Shakes Lulav
Congressman Steve Israel of Long Island shakes Lulav on Sunday with Avromi and Yossi Vaisfiche at Chabad of Huntington & Melville’s booth at the Huntington Fall Festival.
Banquet Held for Girls Who Arrived for Tishrei
Hundreds of guest, students of Chabad high schools and seminaries in Isreal, gathered for a festive event in the hall of the Jewish Children’s Museum, during which they heard fascinating speakers and inspiring speeches.
Dignitaries Join Chabad of Berlin to Celebrate New Year
On October 1st, the Jewish Educational Center-Chabad of Berlin welcomed dignitaries and guests for a New Year’s reception.
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Zalman and Nechama Dina (nee Goldsztajn) Tzfasman (S. Paulo, Brazil)
