Chabad Organization Donates Sukkah for OWS
JTA
A ‘Pop Up’ Sukkah was erected in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York.
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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
The Tisch - Jerusalem Post
Left: Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Right: The 'Minchas Elazar' of Munkach.
In a volume published in 1930, Rabbi Hayim Elazar Shapiro of Munkacs (Minhas Eluzar, 1871-1937) commented that he had seen and heard it said in the name of greats that there was a practice to only hold the lulav during the Hallel service. Presumably the Munkatcher Rebbe meant that the three species that were bound together – lulav, hadasim and aravot – were held during the service and the etrog was not. The Minhas Eluzar decried this practice, calling it a “mistaken custom” and adding that it had no basis.
Why Don’t Lubavitchers Hold the Esrog During Hallel?
The Tisch – Jerusalem Post
Left: Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Right: The ‘Minchas Elazar’ of Munkach.
In a volume published in 1930, Rabbi Hayim Elazar Shapiro of Munkacs (Minhas Eluzar, 1871-1937) commented that he had seen and heard it said in the name of greats that there was a practice to only hold the lulav during the Hallel service. Presumably the Munkatcher Rebbe meant that the three species that were bound together – lulav, hadasim and aravot – were held during the service and the etrog was not. The Minhas Eluzar decried this practice, calling it a “mistaken custom” and adding that it had no basis.
‘Old Guard’ Fights Young Chabad Newcomers for Control of L.A. Synagogue
Jewish Journal
Shaarei Tefila Synagogue, Los Angeles, CA.
The trouble at Shaarei Tefila, one of Los Angeles’ oldest Modern Orthodox synagogues, began in 2008 with a disagreement over whether one member’s brother should be allowed to be called up to the Torah. Over the last three years, however, that dispute led to a competition between two groups of members for control over the struggling 77-year-old Beverly Boulevard congregation.
Some of the drivers picking up their Sukkah Mobile Vehicles at Enterprise Rent a Car on Motzai Yom Tov!
As an extreme show of customer support, Manager of the Bay Ridge Enterprise, Mike Rabinowitz, opened his doors on Motzai Yom Tov so all who are renting Sukkah Mobiles can get their vehicles with due time to have them ready for the morning Mivtzoim. Not to mention, Mike has arranged for many of these vehicles to be brought in to Brooklyn from other locations all around the New York area.
Why Were the Bochurim at Enterprise Motzei Yomtov?
Some of the drivers picking up their Sukkah Mobile Vehicles at Enterprise Rent a Car on Motzai Yom Tov!
As an extreme show of customer support, Manager of the Bay Ridge Enterprise, Mike Rabinowitz, opened his doors on Motzai Yom Tov so all who are renting Sukkah Mobiles can get their vehicles with due time to have them ready for the morning Mivtzoim. Not to mention, Mike has arranged for many of these vehicles to be brought in to Brooklyn from other locations all around the New York area.
Hundreds turned out for the first night of Simchas Beis Hashueva in Crown Heights with lively music lasting into the night.
Photos: Simchas Beis Hashuevah on Kingston Ave
Hundreds turned out for the first night of Simchas Beis Hashueva in Crown Heights with lively music lasting into the night.
Building on the immense success of previous years, residents living in 762 Empire Blvd, an apartment building on the corner of Troy Ave, celebrated Simchas Beis Hashoeva true to their Yemenite heritage.
Photos: Yemenite Simchas Beis Hashoeva on Troy Ave
Building on the immense success of previous years, residents living in 762 Empire Blvd, an apartment building on the corner of Troy Ave, celebrated Simchas Beis Hashoeva true to their Yemenite heritage.
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Dozens of horrified witnesses watched as a car was peppered with gunshots last night; the driver of the car took a bullet to the head and was rushed to Kings County Hospital.
Man Shot in the Head in Front of Horrified Witnesses
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Dozens of horrified witnesses watched as a car was peppered with gunshots last night; the driver of the car took a bullet to the head and was rushed to Kings County Hospital.
Jews and Politics: What Is Occupy Wall Street?
by Avi Lesches
“Economic progress, in capitalist society, means turmoil.” (Joseph A. Schumpeter)
Demonstrations, mass arrests and occupied public spaces have now become the norm across the country. From New York to Boston and from Houston to Los Angeles, all have encountered groups of the Occupy Wall St. movement. Occupy Wall St. are groups of people who are frustrated with, and tired of, the 1% of the population making the majority of the wealth in this country, while the rest linger with no hope or salvation.
Released Time Program, run under the auspices of the NCFJE, distributed sets of Arba Minim for the families of the public school children who attend the program.
Released Time Families Get Arba Minim
Released Time Program, run under the auspices of the NCFJE, distributed sets of Arba Minim for the families of the public school children who attend the program.
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Shimon and Liba Andrusier (Albany, NY)
‘PopUp Sukkah’ for Jews On the Go
USA Today
The PopUp Sukkah allows Jews on the go to mark the harvest festival of Sukkot wherever they are.
Most observant Jews around the world spend hours building a sukkah that’s big enough to host a full meal for family and guests. Any location under the open sky is considered kosher. But what if you’re a Jewish soldier serving in Iraq? Or a young Jew protesting on Wall Street? Or you live in New York City and have only a tiny balcony?
Rabbi Schwei Suffers Mild Stroke Erev Sukkos
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Erev Yom Tov Rabbi Yakov Schwei of the Crown Heights Beis Din was rushed to the hospital after falling ill. It was later determined that he suffered a mild stroke and is expected to be ok.
Keynote Speaker for Kinus Hashluchim Announced
The Kinus Hashluchim office has announced that Rabbi Mendy Cohen, Director of Chabad of Greater Sacramento, will deliver the keynote address at the Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet this year.
Photos: Last Minute Erev Yom Tov Hustle & Bustle
In the hours leading up to the beginning of Sukkos the streets of the neighborhood was abuzz with people rushing to make their last minute Yom Tov purchases.
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day,1 even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Reminder: Don’t Forget to Make an Eruv Tavshilin
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day,1 even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Special Surprise for Guests Marking 30 Years of Kiddushim
This year marks thirty years since Nachum Markowitz hosted the first Kiddush during Tishrei in front of 770, and in honor of this special milestone a special surprise awaits the guests in the Sukkah of 770.
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