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.
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Am I Crazy, Or Is Life Unaffordable?
I’m making a good salary, but life is still just unaffordable. Is it just me, am I doing something wrong?
Community Simchas Beis Hashoeva Farbrengen Each Night in Crown Heights
The Crown Heights community is invited to join us for inspiring and uplifting Simchas Beis Hashoeva Farbrengen’s, each night of sukkos.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs Again, Hits $925 Million After Another Drawing Without A Winner
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $925 million after no players hit it big Wednesday night, continuing a stretch of lottery futility that has lasted for more than two months.
NYC Ferry Sukkos Schedule – October 2nd – 5th, 2023
NYC Ferry will operate a modified schedule from Monday, October 2, 2023 through Thursday, October 5, 2023 to accommodate higher ridership during the Sukkot holiday. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sukkot schedule.
Israeli Construction and Housing Minister Says Kfar Chabad Is High Priority For Expansion
Kfar Chabad representatives visit Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf, receive reassurance that their town is ‘high priority.’
BDE: Atara Liba Cohen, 9, OBM
With great sadness we report the tragic passing of Atara Liba Cohen OBM, a nine year old Lubavitch girl who was struck and killed by vehicle in a Toronto neighborhood.
SNAP/Food Stamps To Increase Starting October 1st
The millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover the cost of groceries and other necessities are about to get a bump in their benefits starting on Oct. 1.
JEM: The Incredible Unknown Story of the Yom Kippur War
50 years after the Yom Kippur War, this video reflects on the Rebbe’s special advice and calls to action in order to try to preserve peace and ensure victory.
Despite War, Ukrainian Jewry Prepares for Uplifting Sukkot
As Sukkot approaches, the Jewish communities across Ukraine are making diligent efforts to ensure a joyous celebration in a nation grappling with conflict and uncertainty.
Chabad Sukkah Companion For Kiddush and Neitilas Lulav
Sukkah Companion containing the complete text of Kiddush for Sukkos, along with clear step-by-step instructions for Seder Neitlas Lulav according to Minhag Chabad is available for the community courtesy of Menachem Benchemon of Visual-Torah.com.
Panel Discuses 50 Year Anniversary of Historic French Anthem Repurposed For A Niggun
A historical panel for Yeshiva Bochurim in Paris on the 50th anniversary of the Rebbe singing “Ho’Aderes V’Hoemunah” to the tune of the French Anthem “La Marseillaise”.
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