Weekly Dvar Torah: The Arava
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the uniqueness of the Arava, which in a unique bunch of the four species has an exceptionally unique characteristic.
Picture of the Day
Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida snapped a selfie as he put on Teffilin with a successful Manhattan Attorney at the American Express lounge in LaGuardia Airport. Both Rabbi Minkowicz and the Attorney were on their way to Florida when both of their flights were delayed, so by Divine providence they met.
Rabbi Braun: I Urge You All to Participate in this Important Campaign
Unfortunately, we lost a beloved member of our community who left an Almanah (a widow) with 13 Yesomim (13 orphans). It is your opportunity to help out in this Mitzvah and help his family live in dignity and prosperity as they really should be living.
Erev Sukkos with the Rebbe – Up-Close
Your childrens’ front-row seat to the sights and sounds of this special day can now be found with JEM’s Tishrei Up-Close video series.
In London, children and grownps watch a fire juggler at Chabad of Hendon's annual street party during Sukkot. Photo courtesy Chabad of Hendon
Sukkot Street Parties Bring Joyous Holiday Mitzvahs to Cities Around the World
Street parties are all the rage, and Chabad centers are bringing both fun and festival mitzvahs to cities around the world this year, where Jewish people of all ages and backgrounds will showcase their unity, pride and love of G‑d, Torah and mitzvahs.
New Engagement!
Mendel Kaplan (Fort Lauderdale, FL) to Devora Feiglin (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday, Oct. 11th
After Two Years of Construction, Chabad at the University of Central Florida Has A New Home
Eights years after purchasing two acres of land and two years of construction, Rabbi Chaim and Rivkie Lipskier of Chabad at the University of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of their brand new Chabad Jewish Student Center- The Tabacinic Campus.
CBDChabad Sydney Conversations Hosts Israeli Journalist
On Wednesday 27th Sept, CBDChabad Sydney hosted Ms Litel Shemesh, popular Israeli journalist and presenter for Channel 14 on the topic ‘Israel and the Media’.
Gallery: Heartbreaking Levaya for Atara Cohen OBM
The Jewish community of Toronto turned out for the heartbreaking Levaya of Atara Cohen OBM, the 9-year-old daughter of Shimmy and Henny Cohen who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday.
Dance To A Niggun With Avraham Fried and Lior Narkis
Dance to this year’s Tzama rendition with Avraham Fried and Lior Narkis.
Weekly Letter: A Leap Year and Its Connection to Chinuch
As we begin the new school year, which is a Leap Year – we share an important message which the Rebbe gives about a Leap Year and its connection to chinuch.
AD MOSAI?! Fund Launched For Family After Tragedy
A nine-year-old Lubavitcher girl was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday afternoon. Rachmonim bnei Rachmonim, please help the Cohen family in their time of sorrow.
Flood Watch Issued For NYC from Friday Morning Through Shabbos Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for New York City beginning at 2 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. NYC has issued a travel advisory as well.
Simchas Yom Tov? The Choice is Yours!
With deep sadness, we mourn the untimely passing of Rabbi Nachman Nachmenson at the age of 50 this past Erev Rosh Hashanah. He left behind a widow and 13 orphans, still waiting for their weddings. Half of his children have not yet celebrated their Bar or Bats Mitzvahs.
Chabad Makes Sukkot More Accessible than Ever
Last year in Midtown Manhattan, several Chabad-Lubavitch centers hosted “Sukkot 1800”, aiming to welcome that many people to Chabad of Midtown’s landmark sukkah on the deck of the New York Public Library. More than 2,200 joined as the overflow crowd spilled into the surrounding streets and everyone got a chance to celebrate the holiday. This year, they’ve raised the bar to Sukkot 3,000.
Video Shiur: Can We Use A Frozen Esrog on Succos?
A video Shiur given by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, discusses the halachic parameters on the Esrog that can be used for Sukkos and what can make an Esrog not able to be used for Sukkos.
Credit: jongorey
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