Chabad Sukkah Mobiles Around the World
Courtesy of Lubavitch.com we present a series on Chabad Sukkah Mobiles found around the world.
JLI: The Debates between Talmudic Sages and the Ancient Philosophers
Explore some of the debates between the Talmudic Sages and the philosophers of Athens and Rome in the wake of the Temple’s destruction, from eating etiquette to the meaning of astrology, and their deeper meaning.
Hypocritical Scientists and Sukkot
It is ludicrous to claim that the universe has no intelligent Creator. Even in the face of evidence and logical feasibility, scientists have taken a rigidly religious attitude and rejected the existence of a Divine entity.
Neturei Karta Attempt To Sabotage Chabad Simchas Bais Hashoeva Event Foiled
The Neturei Karta group in Rockland County became active this week as Chabad of Monsey prepared for their annual Simchas Bais Hashoeva event that took place Monday. In an attempt to sabotage the event, the group spilled foul chemicals in the parking lot in which the event was scheduled to take place.
The Kavanah Space/Chabad Loft Presents a Masterpiece of Unity
The Kavanah Space – Chabad Loft, renowned for its endeavors in spiritual enlightenment and community connection, has joined forces with celebrated Ukrainian artist David Roytman to construct a Sukkah like no other. This sacred space isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a call to action.
Chabad Sukkah In Yerushalayim Vandalized, Has Sign Stolen
Hours after a sukkah was defaced in Ness Ziona on Tuesday evening, unnamed individuals were filmed arriving at a sukkah set up by Chabad-Lubavitch in Jerusalem, pulling down signs inviting the public to participate in holiday events.
Phones, TVs, and Radios Are Set to Alert Nationwide Today In Alert Drill
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern time, two odd-sounding national alerts will go off on all TVs, radios and phones.
A Mes Mitzvah From Discovery to Burial
On Erev Yomtov the phone rang at Chesed Shel Emes, it was a NYC Medical Examiner trying to decide what to do with a Niftar that had been found in a local park. At 9:30am Wednesday morning, on Kingston Ave alongside the JCM, a small Levaya took place, bidding farewell as Mendel was taken to the Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery in Woodridge, NY where he will be interred.
New Enagement!
Levi Yitzchak Pinchasi (Crown Heights) to Rivkah Leah Ben Ohr (Bayit Dagan, EY)
Children’s Minyanim and Learning, Part #4 With Rabbi Yaakov Eckhaus
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin interviewed Rabbi Yaakov Eckhaus, an educator for 58 years at Lubavitcher Yeshiva. The wide ranging interview, broken up into sections, will cover Internet, Smart Phones in school education, the Rebbe on Parallel Classes and more.
The Ushpizin Part 2 of 3
As I noted before Sukkos, I planned to put out additional stories about the Chassidishe Ushpiz of the day. Therefore, for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings/ night, I am posting three stories. Bezras Hashem I will post part 3 before Shabbos Simchas Torah.
Image by Sefira Lightstone
The Rebbe’s French Revolution
This is the story of how the French national anthem was transformed into a bold, Chassidic March, corresponding with a renaissance of French-Jewish life.
Gallery: Chol Hamoed Shacharis in 770
Thousands of residents and guests packed 770 Tuesday morning as they davened Shacharis with the Rebbe’s Minyan.
6-Year-Old Boy Undergoing Heart Surgery, Tehillim Needed
Please say Tehillim for a 6-year-old boy undergoing open heart surgery today at 2:00pm EST.
Did You Know Mr. Mendel Sholomson?
On Erev Yomtov the medical examiner reached out to Chesed Shel Emes regarding a homeless deceased, who previously lived in Crown Heights, who was found in a park. Chessed Shel Emes is searching for anyone who knew Mr. Sholomson.
New Engagement!
Chneor Buhadana (Rehovot, EY) to Haya Sides (Yerres, France)
Large Section Of Aqueduct From The Second Beis Hamikdash Uncovered
A long section of the ancient Upper Aqueduct was revealed in Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavations carried out prior to the expansion of the Giv‘at Hamatos neighborhood in Jerusalem.
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