Crown Heights resident R' Moshe Rubashkin, who builds a huge Sukkah every year on President Street, already began hosting guests in his own home the Shabbos before Rosh Hashana. Photos, Video
For This Shliach, Rosh Hashana is a Walk in the Park
To illustrate the lessons of Elul and Rosh Hashana for his community, Rabbi Anchelle Perl , leader at Chabad Mineola, took a walk in the park to elaborate on some of the deeper meanings of the High Holidays. Full Story, Photos, Video
What To Be Aware Of When Doing Tashlich
Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com discusses the idea of Tashlich, its significance and some Halachos one should be aware of when going to fulfill this Minhag - its location, and other requirements. Video
Chabad Brooklyn Heights Meets With NYPD
Rabbi Aaron Raskin and Rabbi Yankel Raskin of Chabad of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill met with officer Kenny and 15 new officers of the 84th Precinct to discuss safety and community for the new year. Video
The Late Parsha Show Feat. Mirel
The Late Parsha Show with Eli Weiss: A really cute vlog-style episode with lots of laughter and a very serious message about how to tell if you are really accepting Hashem's Kingship. Video
Hurricane Can’t Stop Preparation for Tishrei Guests
Watch: As guests begin to arrive in Crown Heights for the Tishrei month, no amount of rain could get in the way of the Bachurim from the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim who were setting up beds and ensuring that all who arrive have a place to spend Tishrei with the Rebbe. Photos, Video
Achdus in Kfar Chabad Leads to Beautiful Results
A year ago, tzedakah and chesed organizations in Kfar Chabad, Israel, united under a single charitable entity. The achdus has proven most essential during the pandemic and they are now opening a "wedding support fund." Full Story, Video
28 Years Later, Shlomo Simcha Sings ‘Machnisei Rachamim’
Watch: 28 years later, and the veteran Jewish singer Shlomo Simcha continues to sing the hit song "Machnisei Rachamim" from his debut album with the same passion during Selichos davening before Rosh Hashana. Full Story, Video
Creators of Ruined Unity Torah Vow to Write a New One
A viral video of Sefer Torahs being rescued during Hurricane Ida left all who saw it shaken...but was a personal shock to the 3 individuals who spearheaded the writing of one of them. The creators of the Unity Torah vow they are not deterred and will continue to unite Klal Yisroel. Full Story, Photos, Video
Scottish Rabbi Brings Blessings and Sweets to Mayor
Rabbi Chaim and Sora Jacobs of Lubavitch of Scotland brought with them blessings and a basket with sweets in their annual visit to the Mayor of East Renfrewshire Council Jim Fletcher ahead of Rosh Hashana. Full Story, Video
Why is Natzavim Read Before Rosh Hashana
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: the connection between Parshas Nitzavim and Rosh Hashana and why we specifically dip apple in honey. Video
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: The Revealed & The Concealed
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey. Parshas Netzavim: The Four Letters of Hashem’s name are "concealed and revealed," what is the meaning of this? Video
Pruzbul: Who And How Should Be Performing It
The annulment of all debts in the upcoming shemita year applies also nowadays, rabbinically, both in Israel and the Diaspora. Here's a quick overview of the pruzbul, including who and how it is performed. Full Story, Video
Be Strong or Split and Snap
Watch an illustrative production about this week's Parshas Nitzavim presented by Shazak's captivating audiovisual storytelling: The new covenant between Hashem and the Jewish people and the pack of sticks that can’t be broken. Video
At Least 8 Dead After Record Floods in NY, NJ
At least eight people were killed as the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered New York and New Jersey with tornadoes, record rain and flooding that left the area deluged and under states of emergency on Thursday. Full Story, Video
Live: Morning Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Live from the Kollel Horaah Maasis: Start your day with a boost of Chassidus: A captivating shiur by Rabbi Simon Jacobson on the fundamentals of Chassidus and its relevance to our lives. Delve into the deepest ideas of Chassidus explained in the clearest and most personal terms. Live
Landmark Kolel Celebrates Completion of Inaugural Year
A festive Gala Banquet took place in Crown Heights Tuesday, celebrating the completion of the inaugural year and the commencement of the second year for the Kolel L'Horaa Maasis, the premier educational institution for young Rabbis in Crown Heights. Full Story, Photos, Video
Flooding in 770, Crown Heights as Storm Hits NY
Flooding around Crown Heights, as the remnants of Ida are bearing down on the New York region, with torrential downpours and the threat of tornadoes. Full Story, Photos, Video
Friends of Shneur Hirsch Pitch in for His Dearest Project
Over 40 friends and relatives of R' Shneur Hirsch OBM gathered in Crown Heights rallied around a program that was near and dear to his heart before his untimely passing last year. Together, they pledged $250,000. Full Story, Photos, Video
Rabbi Kaplan Teaches Foundational Maamar on Shofar
Watch: The foundational maamar of Chassidus on the meaning of the Mitzvah of Shofar is available for the first time in a lucid manner through a special series of classes by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan of Chabad Flamingo in Toronto. Full Story, Video
Why Should I Daven in 770 During Tishrei?
Stump the Rabbi: Is there a point Davening in 770 during Tishrei, when I can concentrate better in my regular Shul? Rabbi Noam Wagner answers. Video
Live: Grand Kolel Banquet Celebration
Join Live at 7:30 PM ET: A grand Banquet will take place in Crown Heights celebrating the completion of the inaugural year for the Kolel L'Horaa Maasis in Crown Heights, featuring live music, singer Eli Marcus and award ceremony. Live
Archaeologists Dig Up a Famous Hebrew Inscription
Watch: Israel archaeologists have dug up an ancient inscription in Hebrew in an area known to have one of the highest temperatures in the Middle East. They are trying to figure out if its residents were mostly Jewish and did they keep the Shemitah year. Video
What To Know as We Enter the Shmita Year?
Stump the Rabbi: What do we need to know as we enter the Shmita year? Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb answers. Video
Final Call to Support Kolel L’Horaah Ma’asis
Watch: Message from Rabbi Shlomo Greenwald, founder of Kolel L’Horaah Ma’asis - the premier educational institution for young Rabbis in Crown Heights, in the final hours of their fundraising campaign. Full Story, Video