In a first for Jewish student life on campus, Harvard Chabad announces the establishment of the Harvard Chabad Endowment for Jewish Leadership, with a $5,000,000 gift by Jackie and Omri Dahan. The gift will endow the position of Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi, Founder and President of Harvard Chabad, which will henceforth be named The Jackie and Omri Dahan Harvard Chabad Jewish Chaplain.
Whether you say Tashlich at its intended time on the first day of Rosh Hashana or any point thereafter, its underlying concept remains incredibly powerful. A letter from Amudim CEO Zvi Gluck
It has been many painful years since the Rebbe last blew Tekios on Rosh Hashanah, when the somber atmosphere and the sounds emanating from Rebbe’s Shofar would penetrate the soul of each of the thousands of man and woman packed into 770 for the occasion. CrownHeights.info is honored to publish an exclusive sneak peak at the Rebbe’s personal collection of Shofars – the first time they have ever been photo documented.
Seventy Three campers and dozens of staff members have been forever changed by their summer spent in CKids Gan Israel – see for yourself.
In the run-up to the High Holidays, Chabad Berlin celebrated at a New Year’s reception with guests from culture, society and politics. Chairman of the Chabad Berlin community and Rabbi of Berlin, Yehuda Teichtal, said, “The message is that Judaism belongs to Germany.
Shofar so Good! Rabbi Eli Wilansky of Pittsburg, PA gave a different kind of donation right before Rosh Hashana this year, and encouraged others to join in.
Israel Shapira (Paris, France) to Hanna Cohen (Versailles, France)
In the Marina Roscha Shul in the center of Moscow, preparations are being made to receive the masses of participants un several halls for the Yom Tov meals on the two days of Rosh Hashana.
In Episode 30 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Jonathan Wilson, whose relationship with Chabad House at UCLA’s Rabbi Dovid and Rebbetzin Elisa Gurevich enhanced not only his college experience, but his life well beyond it. It’s a shining example of how the popular – and exponentially growing – Chabad on Campus inspires positive growth amongst young Jews who need the spiritual and material support it offers.
Since 1985, Rabbi Yoske Sossonko resided in South Beach, Florida, where he served as a mashpia for the Chabad community. He was interviewed in October of 2021 and passed away in April of 2022.
Despite the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, 18 Chabad Yeshiva students volunteered to spend the month of Tishrei assisting local rabbis and Jewish communities with prayer services, educational programs, and food distribution.
For many, the city of Cancun conjures an image of sand, sea and great weather. What is not as well known is that Cancun is home to a thriving Chabad Center led by Rabbi Mendel and Rochel Druk, servicing local Jews and tourists who frequent the Mexican resort town.
Let me tell you a little about my Shul. It is a lovely little Shul hosting a lively little community. An Op-Ed by Benny Friedman
It is the goal of every Shliach: to impact as many Jews as possible. The simple reality is that Shluchim are human–and limited. No matter how hard he or she works, it’s simply impossible to reach every Jew in their locale
Yaakov Abrams is a business appraiser and author on business evaluation living in Los Angeles California. He was married to his wife Channah in the mid-1980s. An incredible miracle story.
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Anshel “Allen” Adler OBM, a member of the Chabad community in Toronto, Canada. He passed away on Wednesday, the 25th of Elul, 5782.
As Jews around the world prepare themselves for the high holidays, both physically and spiritually, the Congregants of Anshei Lubavitch in Crown Heights gathered together in an evening of unity, inspiration and song.
