Just in time for Yomim Noroim, a new series ‘Songs of Awe’ by Chazzan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz containing some of the most classic Chabad Nigunim will get you into the spirit of the Yom Tov - the days of awe. Full Story
Chazanim Duet for Magnificent Yom Kippur Melody
Chazanim Aryeh Leib Hurwitz and Moti Boyer have released a magnificent duet of "V'af Hu Haya Miskaven," legendary chazzan Yossele Rosenblatt's melody for the Avoda of the Kohen Godol on Yom Kippur. Full Story
Gimmel Tammuz Event Draws Crowds in Queens
Photos: Yossi Jerufi/COLlive
Chabad Lubavitch Centers of Queens organized a Gimmel Tammuz event not far from the Rebbe's Ohel. It featured an address by JLI Executive Director Rabbi Efraim Mintz, and the renowned Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz singing the Rebbe's nigunim. Full Story, Photos
‘Soul Encounters’ to Mark Gimmel Tammuz in Queens
An inspiring and uplifting event to mark Gimmel Tammuz will take place in Queens, near the Rebbe's Ohel, this week, featuring renowned speakers and entertainment. The Crown Heights community is invited to attend. Full Story
Chazan Aryeh Hurwitz to Headline Florida Shavuos Retreat
Agam Kosher Resort is excited to announce a very special Shavuos retreat at Chabad of Southwest Broward’s sprawling campus in South Florida. The beautiful accommodations and carefully curated program will ensure everyone has an uplifting Shavuos holiday with delicious meals, comfortable lodging, inspiring lectures, and soulful prayers. Full Story
“Seder Nigunim” Releases New Nigunim
The Seder Nigunim project has just released "Side B" of the second volume. Featuring four nigunim that are sure to uplift your soul. Audio
Haunting and Beautiful Nigun Hisvaadus
Listen: The latest video in the Seder Nigunim project from Bentzi Marcus features the haunting and beautiful Nigun Hisvaadus (nicknamed "Shin Alef") featuring cantor Aryeh Leib Hurwitz. Video
Seder Nigunim Vol. 2 Features Lesser Known Ones
Watch: The Seder Nigunim project is back, featuring Berel Zucker, Boruch Sholom and Aryeh Leib Hurwitz singing lesser-known nigunim with bochurim of Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim in Morristown, NJ. Photos, Video
Unity Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen Draws Hundreds in Monsey
Photos: David Osinsky Photography
Hundreds of Anash and friends gathered at the beautiful YSV Hall in Monsey, NY on Sunday to honor the Rebbe and Chassidus, commemorating 28 years since Gimmel Tammuz. Full Story, Photos, Video
Seder Nigunim Vol 2 Filmed at Morristown Yeshiva
After the resounding response to the first release, Bentzi Marcus will be releasing volume 2 of the "Seder Nigunim" project. It featurs Berel Tzuker, Boruch Sholom Blesofsky and Aryeh Leib Hurwitz. Full Story, Video
National Menorah Lit in Washington DC
Photos: Sholem Srugo
The new National Menorah made of recycled aluminum was lit in Washington, DC Sunday at a ceremony attended by thousands and viewed by tens of millions, with participation by the Second Gentleman Hon. Doug Emhoff. Full Story, Photos, Video
Live: Chaos and Controversy – History of Chabad Movement
Join Live at 7:30 PM ET: A Yud Tes Kislev event will stream live from Boca Raton, with acclaimed speakers Rabbi Efrem Goldberg and Rabbi Manis Friedman: The Birth, History and Revolution of the Chabad Movement. Live
Siyum Honors Teachers, Participants of Daily Shiurim in Crown Heights
An uplifting event in Crown Heights Monday paid tribute to the hundreds of individuals who learn a daily daf and the dedicated Magidei Shiurim who teach the classes at Shuls and Shiurim in the neighborhood. Full Story, Photos, Video
Siyum to Honor Magidei Shiurim and Their Students
Tonight: A grand Siyum will be held in Lubavitch Yeshiva to honor the hundreds in Crown Heights who learn a daily Daf, and the dedicated Magidei Shiurim who spend several hours a day preparing and giving these classes. A lavish meal is being served and entertainment will be by Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz accompanied by the Shira Choir. Full Story
Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz Performs “Betzes Yisroel”
Watch: Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz performs Betzes Yisrael - “when Israel came out of Egypt,” from this week's Parsha, accompanied by conductor Ofir Sobol and the Symphonette Raanana. Video
Aryeh Leib Hurwitz Sings Niggun “Kotonti”
Listen: Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sings "Kotonti," a niggun Hisvaadus attributed to R' Hillel Paritcher, which is sung with these words from this week's parsha, Parshas Vayishlach. Audio
With Help of Friends, Rabbi Shais Raises $200K in 15-Hour Livestream
Photos: Shneur Zalman Reinitz
Rabbi Shais Taub's yearly campaign for SoulWords was an event not to be missed. Musical stars Avraham Fried, Benny Friedman, Yanky Lemmer, Eli Marcus, Eli Schwebel, and Mordechai Shapiro lent their talents along with emcee Chaim Kohn and appearances by Eli Nash, Dovid Taub, Rabbi Manis Friedman, and more. Full Story, Photos, Video
Chazzan Sings Powerful Rendition of Avinu Malkeinu
Watch: Chazzan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sings a powerful rendition of the prayer ‘Avinu Malkeinu’, the most famous of the High Holidays liturgy. Video
3 Cantors and 30 Classical Musicians in Unique Concert
Watch: Chazzonim Aryeh Leib Hurwitz, Yaki Lower and Moshe Fishel sing with the Ra’anana Symphony Orchestra conducted by maestro Ofir Sobol in a concert chicly titled "Hazzanut in Jeans." Full Story, Video
Chossid Announces $50k Donation on His 50th Birthday
Photos: Menush Amit/COLlive
Chassidic businessman and philanthropist Yossi Michelashvili was surprised on Wednesday night by family and friends with a party in honor of his 50th birthday. He then announced a generous donation. Full Story, Photos, Video
The Niggun Which the Rebbe Taught
On Shabbos Gimmel Tammuz 1941, the Frierdiker Rebbe asked during the Farbrengen if any of the participants knew Reb Michel Zlotchiver's Niggun. Led by the Rebbe, the crowd began to sing. Watch Chazzan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sing the same Niggun. Full Story, Video