Now’s the Time to Prepare for Hakhel
As Yidden around the world prepare for Shnas Hakhel, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus has launched a new Hakhel resource site, with hundreds of pages of content in English, Yiddish and Hebrew.
What does “The Shchunah” Mean to You?
Crown Heights is our home and, whether we live here or not, we all share close ties with “The Shchunah.”
Jewish Observance Under Threat In Canada Again As Country Continues Ban on Commercial Imports of Lulavim, Hadassim, and Aravos
Jewish observance of Sukkos is again under threat in Canada after the CFIA, the country’s government agency tasked with regulating the import of plants, continues its ban the commercial import of Lulavim, Hadassim and Aravos.
The Rebbe’s Tzedakah to CSSY in a year of Hakhel
The answer from the Rebbe written on the envelope is in response to the report of CSSY’s activities leading up to Rosh Hashana and Tishrei. The Rebbe responded with a donation included.
Hungarian President Katalin Novák Tours Historic Mád Synagogue in Her Presidential Visit in Honor of the Jewish New Year
Hungarian president Katalin Novák toured the historic Mád synagogue and historic Yeshiva building in advance of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, marking her first official visit with the Jewish community since her election as president in March. Shlomo Köves, Chief Rabbi of Chabad-affiliated EMIH and his wife Rebetzen Devorah accompanied the president during her stay.
Our Mashpia: Anecdotes, Life-Lessons and Stories
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin has released his newest book on his Mashpia’s teachings, titled “Our Mashpia: Anecdotes, Life-Lessons and Stories”.
While on a CTeen trip to Poland and Israel, Atlanta high school student Yakov Vinnik, right, encouranged an archeologist from Russia who he met at Auschwitz to put on tefillin.“I am not sure what took me over at that moment, but for the first time in my life, I asked a complete stranger if he would join me in putting on tefillin,” says Viinik, who was joined by (from left) rabbinical students Mendel Backman, Levi Harlig, and the archeologist.
A Young Dancer From Atlanta Embraces His Jewish Pride at Auschwitz
“Am I a dancer who is Jewish or a Jew who dances?” The question played on 16-year-old Yakov Vinnik’s conscience. The child of Jews from the former Soviet Union, Vinnik grew up watching his mother, Maria, light the Shabbat candles, while his dad, Boris, spoke fluent Hebrew.
Brooklyn Public Libraries Added Thousands of Jewish Books to Their Collections
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein joined with the leadership of Brooklyn Public Library to unveil hundreds of new books, including many culturally sensitive publications, which will be added to the collections in each of the three Brooklyn Public Library locations. The Library has added thousands of books from publishers like Artscroll-Mesorah Publications and Feldheim Publishers.
Anshei Lubavitch Takes to the Streets to build Their New Home
This past Friday, while the entire neighborhood was busy readying themselves with the typical pre-Shabbos hustle and bustle, the men, woman and children of Anshei Lubavitch took to the streets.
Op-Ed: Seven Points To Consider Regarding New York States Regulation of Yeshivas
Where do they get the bureaucrats get the gall to presume that for the hundreds of thousands — millions! – of children in New York State, they alone possess the wisdom to chart the educational course for each of these children? An Op-Ed by Rabbi Shimon Posner
INSANE: Two Thieves Go Through and Steal Bochurims Suitcases Right Outside The Door of 770
A mind numbingly painful video has surfaced showing two thieves rifling through, and stealing, two suitcases as they sat in front of the door to 770 Sunday. The worst part is that the two suspicious characters were passed by no less than ten Jewish people, and nobody said a word.
1980’s Vlogger Sholom B. to Make a Comeback for Tishrei 5746
Almost as if he walked out of a time machine, vlogger Sholom B. will once again be sharing his experience of Tishrei at the Rebbe. He’s not using faxes or carrier pigeons: he’ll be engaging his followers on Instagram, WhatsApp and a dedicated website.
New Engagement!
Menachem Lazaroff (College Station, TX) to Moussie Feller (Twin Cities, MN) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at the JCM
Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Lauderdale, Flies Into New York to Visit the Ohel and 770
In preparation of Rosh Hashanah, members of Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Lauderdale, flew into New York to visit the Ohel and 770 for the day.
Beautiful Yomim Noraim Song Sung At Chupah by Simcha Jacoby
Composed by Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz and originally sung by Shloime Daskal, Simcha Jacoby sang this beautiful Yomim Noraim Song at a recent Chupah.
My Father Was Able to Find His Geulah. How Can We All Find Our Own?
Big things are happening at Aleph Beis Gimmel, the organization dedicated to bolstering Emunah and Bitachon run by my father, R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.
Mivtza Shofar Within Crown Heights, Now For The 4th Year
ChabadAir is organizing people to go and blow Shofar in the homes of those in Our community, Crown Heights, whom for whatever reason are not able to go to shul for Tekiyas Shofar.
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