At the behest of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Berel Lazar, the distribution of food baskets was increased this year, and the Rabbi personally came to oversee the large distribution that took place over several days at the Shaarei Tzedek Jewish Chesed Center.
Starting Oct. 24, New York City will implement a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles. The new protocol will match the same limits that currently apply to stand-up e-scooters.
Zevi and Musy (nee Fradkin) New from S. Diego, CA had a baby boy!
JEM is proud to announce the release of The Secret Diary: Children Discover Tishrei with the Rebbe — a two-part film series created especially for children and families.
The slain troop is named as Staff Sgt. Chalachew Shimon Demalash, 21, of the Nahal Brigade’s 932nd Battalion, from Beersheba.
With great sadness we report the sudden passing of Harav Yosef Yitzchak Kalmanson OBM, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Beis David Shlomo in New Haven, CT and author of the Sefer “Kovetz Reshimas Shiurim”. He passed away suddenly on the first night of Rosh Hashana, 5786. Updated with Levaya information.
The slain soldier is named as Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, 27, a company commander in the 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion, from Migdal Haemek.
At least 50 people were injured on Wednesday evening, shortly before the end of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, in a UAV strike in Eilat’s tourist center, near the Mall Hayam mall.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Vishedsky OBM, the patriarch of a large Lubavitch family. He passed away on Tuesday the first day of Rosh Hashana, 5786.
Blake Richard Hoover, aged 31, of Charlotte County was taken into custody by the Punta Gorda Police Department in the arson and hate crime that occurred at the Chabad of Charlotte County.
The City of New York is suspending Alternate Side Parking rules on Tuesday and Wednesday in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Cars parked near fire hydrants will be ticketed. Parking meters will remain in effect citywide.
Courtesy of the Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad, we present the newest installment of Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library – Tishrei Edition.
I asked someone for advice on how to see if she’d want to join a Shabbos meal, and the answer was simple: “Just ask her. What does it hurt?”
It’s a yearly tradition, and Erev Rosh Hashana leading up to 5786 was no different. A beautiful work of art depicting a shofar was completed by Chabad artist Yitzchak Moully in preparation for the new year.
As we get ready to usher in the New Year 5786, I wish to take this opportunity to reflect on this past year and to give thanks to Hashem and to His many helpers who ensure our good work continues.
The Machzor Companions are prepared for those davening at home without a minyan. They include an easy-to-follow guide to the Piyuttim along with explanations, annotations and suggested niggunim.
The shock having subsided and the post-Oct. 7th world now a reality? We asked four rabbis to walk us through what they’ll be sharing in their synagogues during this High Holiday season.
