The tent in front of 770 Eastern Parkway was packed during the day of Erev Rosh Hashana with the overflowing crowd who are preparing for the holiday in Crown Heights. Photos, Video
Tishrei Tent Packs in Overflow Crowd on Erev Rosh Hashana
Photos: Dovber Donner/COLlive
Millions View the Rebbe’s Message on Lighting Shabbos Candles
Millions have viewed a vibrant social media campaign commemorating the 50th anniversary of Mivtza Neshek, the initiative of the Rebbe encouraging women and girls of all ages to light candles before Shabbos and Jewish holidays. Full Story, Video
The Keys To A Sweet New Year
In Ukraine, shluchim are on the front lines, helping families survive through the chaos of war. One shlucha in Kiev constantly asks her husband, ‘How much money do we have left to feed the families in need?’ With limited resources, dozens of families depend on their support daily. Video
Watch: Vice Presidential Candidates Debate
Republican Senator JD Vance and Democratic Governor Tim Walz met in New York City for their only vice presidential debate. The cordial discussion covered Israel, foreign policy, immigration, and the economy. Video
Free Produce Available for the Community
R' Moishe Rubashkin, who is hosting and feeding thousands of meals to guests during Tishrei, has received trucks full of fresh produce, including tomatoes, onions, peppers, pomegranates and more, available to all who wish to come and take. Video
Iranian Missile Hits Chabad School After Kids Had Left
"Open miracle": One of the 200 missiles fired by Iran's regime on Tuesday on Israel directly struck the Shalhavot Chabad school in Gedera, mere hours after a group of children had been there preparing for Rosh Hashana with a shofar factory. Full Story, Video
Premiering Tishrei Explorers: A New Nightly Adventure from JEM
Do you have cherished memories of spending Tishrei with the Rebbe? Or wish you had experienced those special moments? Imagine being able to share them with your child? Now you can with Tishrei Explorers, a brand-new video series from JEM. Full Story, Video
Crown Heights Women Unite for Powerful Challah Bake for Israel
Photos: Chana Levine/COLlive
Over 500 women gathered for a moving community-wide challah bake in Crown Heights, praying for the protection of Eretz Yisroel and the safe return of the hostages. Full Story, Photos, Video
Activists Amazed at Tishrei Sleeping Tent for 650 Guests
Watch: Activists are amazed at the huge hospitality tent going up in Crown Heights for the first time, to provide accommodations for 650 bochurim for the month of Tishrei. Video
Rabbis, Educators, and Influencers Unite in Support of Keren Hashana
Watch: Rabbis, educators and influencers unite in support of Keren Hashana - the Rebbe's daily giving fund. Video
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: The Minimum Size of a Kosher Shofar
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Haazinu: The Minimum Size of a Kosher Shofar. Full Story, Video
Watch: InstaHeart Thoughts on the Friendship Circle
Watch: You know those intrusive thoughts that creep up on you when you’re doing daily tasks? Full Story, Video
Replay: Pre-Selichos Farbrengen With Rabbi Sholom Charitonov
The annual pre-Selichos farbrengen with Rabbi Sholom Charitonov took place in Crown Heights at the home of R' Michoel Slavin, and was streamed live on COLlive.com. Watch a full replay. Full Story, Photos, Video
Farbrengen and Selichos at Bais Shmuel
Bais Shmuel Chabad in Crown Heights gathered for an inspiring farbrengen on Motzei Shabbos followed by the first Selichos prayers. Photos, Video
How Can Rosh Hashana Help Us During Time of War in Israel?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Can Rosh Hashana Help Us During This Time of War in Israel? Is It an Open Miracle That the Israeli Army Was Able to Dismantle the Leadership of the Hezbollah Terrorists in Less Than a Week? Video
First Selichos Recited at the Rebbe’s Ohel
Photos: Yossi Jerufi, Davidi Katash
Large crowds packed the inside and outdoor areas at the Rebbe's Ohel in Cambria Heights, Queens on Motzei Shabbos for the reciting of the first Selichos. Photos, Video
Large Crowd Packs 770 for Selichos
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
Thousands packed the main Shul at 770 Eastern Parkway for the reciting of the first Selichos late on Motzei Shabbos, preceded by joyous dancing. Photos, Video
Live: Pre-Selichos Farbrengen & Kumzitz with Rabbi YY Jacobson
Live Now: Pre-Selichos Farbrengen and Kumzitz with Rabbi YY Jacobson live from Monsey, NY. Live
Live: Annual Pre-Selichos Farbrengen in Crown Heights
Live on Motzei Shabbos at 10:15 PM ET: The annual pre-Selichos farbrengen with Rabbi Sholom Charitonov will take place in Crown Heights at the home of R' Michoel Slavin. Live
Artwork From Rebbetzin’s Fabrics Up for Sale
Photos, Video: Itzik Roytman/COLlive
A piece of art created from fabrics belonging to Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson has been donated by her friend Rebbetzin Leah Kahn and is expected to sell for $100,000. The proceeds will be donated for a special cause. Full Story, Photos, Video
Grand Tour: Moshe Rubashkin’s Tishrei Hospitality Operation
Photos, Video: Mendy Krief/COLlive
Watch: R' Moshe Rubashkin gives a grand tour of his legendary Hachnosas Orchim operation with meals served to hundreds in his 300 foot Sukkah - largest Sukkah in the neighborhood. Photos, Video
Watch: Chief Rabbi Lau Tells His Origin Story
Trailer: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau served as Israel’s Chief Rabbi and is the father of a Chief Rabbi, but this is just one link in the remarkable chain he shares in an upcoming documentary by Mendy Pellin. Video
Watch: The Weekly Parsha Podcast
Enjoy this timely sicha of the Rebbe geared specifically for children, brought to you by Tzivos Hashem. Video
How to Get People to Behave Properly in Shul
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The sharp telegram the Rebbe wrote to a person who planned to drive to hear shofar on Rosh Hashana, and how to inspire better conduct in shul. Video
Russia’s Rabbi Lazar Visits Satmar Rebbe in Williamsburg
Rabbi Berel Lazar, the Chief Rabbi of Russia, currently visiting the United States, met with the Satmar Rebbe - Horav Zalmen Leib Teitelbaum at residence in Williamsburg. Full Story, Video
