Unique Picture of the Rebbe!
The Avner Institute would like to present a series of photos of the Rebbe from the holiday of Sukkos over the years, with special thanks to the collections of Mendy Heyward and Yosef Levin.
We’ve all been there, sitting in the Succah, when a neighboring family Succah bursts out in song with an energy that spreads to the nearby Succahs. The feeling of unity is truly warm and friendly, as the families, albeit separated by the walls of the Succah, unite as one with the spirit of Simchas Yom Tov.
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We’ve all been there, sitting in the Succah, when a neighboring family Succah bursts out in song with an energy that spreads to the nearby Succahs. The feeling of unity is truly warm and friendly, as the families, albeit separated by the walls of the Succah, unite as one with the spirit of Simchas Yom Tov.
YNS – Rabbi ‘O’s Yeshiva – Set to Open After Succos
Preparations are in full swing for the opening of the yeshiva in New Jersey. Rabbi Orimland, Rosh Yeshiva, is overwhelmed at the positive response of parents towards the upcoming academic year. Rabbi ‘O’ explains that in addition to Chassidus and Nigleh he has arranged a complete English curriculum with certified teachers to meet the requirements of receiving a New Jersey High School diploma.
Rabbi Arele and his wife Chaya (nee Krinsky) Matusof will be moving out on Shlichus to Calgary, Alberta. The new Shluchim will be serving under Rabbi Menachem Matusof, who is the Head Shliach of Alberta.
Calgary gets a New Shliach
Rabbi Arele and his wife Chaya (nee Krinsky) Matusof will be moving out on Shlichus to Calgary, Alberta. The new Shluchim will be serving under Rabbi Menachem Matusof, who is the Head Shliach of Alberta.
The Rebbe says:
1. During the holiday of Succos (Sukkot) there are many other Mitzvos (commandments) which we are commanded to fulfill besides for sitting and living in the Succah. For example; we must bring together the Four Species and make a Brachah (blessing) over them. Never the less, this holiday is called “Succos”, referring specifically to the commandment to sit and live in the Succah.
2. The Rebbe now gives five reasons as to why this holiday is specifically named “Succos” after the commandment to sit in the Succah and not after any of the other commandments related to this holiday:
1. During the holiday of Succos (Sukkot) there are many other Mitzvos (commandments) which we are commanded to fulfill besides for sitting and living in the Succah. For example; we must bring together the Four Species and make a Brachah (blessing) over them. Never the less, this holiday is called “Succos”, referring specifically to the commandment to sit and live in the Succah.
2. The Rebbe now gives five reasons as to why this holiday is specifically named “Succos” after the commandment to sit in the Succah and not after any of the other commandments related to this holiday:
Sicha of the Rebbe – Succos
The Rebbe says:
1. During the holiday of Succos (Sukkot) there are many other Mitzvos (commandments) which we are commanded to fulfill besides for sitting and living in the Succah. For example; we must bring together the Four Species and make a Brachah (blessing) over them. Never the less, this holiday is called “Succos”, referring specifically to the commandment to sit and live in the Succah.
2. The Rebbe now gives five reasons as to why this holiday is specifically named “Succos” after the commandment to sit in the Succah and not after any of the other commandments related to this holiday:
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — It was like a scene out of the wild west, multiple shootings spanning an entire bustling block which left one man dead, and another seriously injured.
1 Dead in Wild Utica Ave Shootout
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — It was like a scene out of the wild west, multiple shootings spanning an entire bustling block which left one man dead, and another seriously injured.
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Rabbi Eli and Raizel Rosenfeld with their two children, Mushka, age one and a half, and three-month old Menachem Mendel.
The only country in Europe still without its own Chabad representatives, Portugal will soon be welcoming a new addition to its 300-member Jewish community.
Portugal to get Full Time Chabad Representatives
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Rabbi Eli and Raizel Rosenfeld with their two children, Mushka, age one and a half, and three-month old Menachem Mendel.
The only country in Europe still without its own Chabad representatives, Portugal will soon be welcoming a new addition to its 300-member Jewish community.
No Police Report Filed on Earlier Call Involving Shomrim Shooter
By Yosef Rappaport and Shlomo Kalchstein – Hamodia
The NYPD acknowledged on Thursday that even though a Boro Park woman made a complaint about a man – who turned out to be the alleged shooter of four Shomrim members a week later – acting indecently in public, officers did not file a report.
A few days ago, on Erev Yom Kippur, Israeli media reported the passing of Mr. Efraim Ilin.
Israeli Billionare Inspired by the Rebbe
A few days ago, on Erev Yom Kippur, Israeli media reported the passing of Mr. Efraim Ilin.
5 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Levi and Pessi (nee Tauber) Stolik
609 Montgomery St [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave]
Zalman and Chaya Seema Friedman
425 Brooklyn Ave [between Montgomery and Empire]
Mony and Adina (nee Rivkin) Bistritzky
1378 Carroll St [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave]
Moshe and Chaya Chanin
587 montgomery St [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave]
Chesky and Bracha (nee Grossman) Klein (Crown Heights)
Members of the Vaad Hakohol along with Reb Yisroel meet with police.
Reb Yisroel Shemtov will once again be organizing and leading the Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations in Crown Heights.
Reb Yisroel Returns to Simchas Beis Heshueva!
Members of the Vaad Hakohol along with Reb Yisroel meet with police.
Reb Yisroel Shemtov will once again be organizing and leading the Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebrations in Crown Heights.
Baby Girl!
Yankel and Rochie (nee Lebovic) Korolitzky (Crown Heights)
by Jessica Naiman - Chabad.org
Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Mendel Zarchi helps a Jewish visitor make a blessing on the Four Species inside his sukkah in Puerto Rico.
With each passing day before Sukkot Jews the world over turn their faces toward the heavens, collectively wondering if the weather will hold for the seven-day festival. The holiday is a time for family, food and stargazing, but for many, it’s also a time for parkas, rain jackets, bee traps and outdoor air conditioners.
Whether the Weather Be Fine, Holiday Booths Will Weather the Weather
by Jessica Naiman – Chabad.org
Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Mendel Zarchi helps a Jewish visitor make a blessing on the Four Species inside his sukkah in Puerto Rico.
With each passing day before Sukkot Jews the world over turn their faces toward the heavens, collectively wondering if the weather will hold for the seven-day festival. The holiday is a time for family, food and stargazing, but for many, it’s also a time for parkas, rain jackets, bee traps and outdoor air conditioners.
Testimony from the government's main witness against four men accused of planning terrorist attacks in the Bronx and at an upstate air base continued Thursday in Manhattan federal court. NY1's Dean Meminger filed the following report.
FBI Informant Divulges Past In Bronx Terror Plot Trial
Testimony from the government’s main witness against four men accused of planning terrorist attacks in the Bronx and at an upstate air base continued Thursday in Manhattan federal court. NY1’s Dean Meminger filed the following report.
AOL — Iran is accusing the United States of a double standard in capital punishment ahead of the planned execution of a Virginia woman convicted of arranging the murder of her husband and stepson.
Ahmadinejad Blasts US for Plans to Execute Woman
AOL — Iran is accusing the United States of a double standard in capital punishment ahead of the planned execution of a Virginia woman convicted of arranging the murder of her husband and stepson.
AP — A new way to cause mischief is spreading through short-messaging service Twitter as mysterious “tweets” of blocked-out text propagate themselves and cause popup windows to open.
Twitter Hack Opens Popups, Causes Havoc
AP — A new way to cause mischief is spreading through short-messaging service Twitter as mysterious “tweets” of blocked-out text propagate themselves and cause popup windows to open.
Hassidic Comedian Mendy Pellin took a cue from Internet celebrity Matt Harding's dancing videos and got Chabad Shluchim around the globe to dance to a Lubavitch Niggun. Featuring the Conejo Valley Rabbis!
Video Premiere – Where in the World is Chabad Dancing?
Hassidic Comedian Mendy Pellin took a cue from Internet celebrity Matt Harding’s dancing videos and got Chabad Shluchim around the globe to dance to a Lubavitch Niggun. Featuring the Conejo Valley Rabbis!
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