Some words in the Tefillah need no additions, only a moment to pause, listen, and let them enter the heart. “Hayom Haras Olam” takes on a renewed meaning each year, reminding us of the profound moment as we stand at the threshold of a new year • Piano: Michael Shalosh | Recording: Panel Group | Video: Yehonatan Fisher • Watch

As we approach the Yom Tov of Rosh Hashanah, it is customary to enjoy sweet foods symbolizing our hopes for a sweet new year. One beloved Minhag is the traditional honey cake, or Lekach, which embodies the sweetness we wish to bring into the year ahead. ChabadInfo is pleased to share a delicious and easy-to-prepare honey cake recipe, perfect for your Yom Tov table • Recipe

As thousands of guests prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the Gabbaim of 770 have issued a series of important reminders to help maintain the order of the Tefillos, the Kedusha of the Shul, and proper conduct throughout Yom Tov • Read More

For the fifth consecutive Tishrei season, Ukrainian Jews are preparing for the Yomim Tovim under the shadow of the devastating war. This year, tens of thousands of Jews in 169 communities that remain under Ukrainian control received personal holiday packages—but getting them there proved more challenging than ever, particularly in communities near the front lines • Full Story

A new Tefillin stand was inaugurated last week at the Afula Police Station, providing officers with an opportunity to put on Tefillin during their shifts. The launch took place during a Rosh Hashanah toast organized by Chabad of Afula, under the leadership of the Rebbe’s Shliach, Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Segal • Full Story, Photos

In Rudny, Kostanay Region, a special preparatory gathering was held ahead of Rosh Hashanah and the Yemim Noraim, initiated by the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach’s Shliach, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Zalmanov • Full Story, Photos

As the new year approaches, Chabad activity in Rishon LeZion’s Rambam neighborhood—the city’s largest neighborhood, home to approximately 41,000 residents—is expanding significantly. Rabbi Ilan Yitzchak and his family are joining the team of Shluchim and will focus on the southern part of the neighborhood • Read More

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Rephael Chaddad, the Chaddad family has released a moving and visually captivating clip of the “Niggun L’Shabbos V’Yom Tov” featuring a musical performance by members of the family • Listen

The city, remembered from the annals of Chassidic history as a bustling spiritual center, is now experiencing renewed momentum / Initiated by the Chief Rabbi of Russia / The young Kot family continues the glorious legacy of Shlichus from the Rabbinate of Estonia to new horizons • Read More, Photos

After nearly three years of intensive activity and an extended search for the right location, a spacious new Chabad House has been dedicated in Nairobi’s diplomatic district. Community members, friends, diplomats and senior Kenyan officials attended the festive event • Full Story, Photos

The Chief Cantor of the Marina Roscha Central Synagogue in Moscow launches the album “Tefilah LeDavid” | The massive musical production is released under the initiative of the Chief Rabbi of Russia, marking the community’s centennial | The project, created in collaboration with musician R’ Elor Velner, will grant worshippers a powerful connection to the High Holy Day prayers • Read More

Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has announced that Chabad activist R’ Yossi Goldberger of Kfar Chabad will be placed ninth on the party’s list for the upcoming Knesset elections. If elected, Goldberger would join the very small group of Chabad Chassidim who have served in the Knesset • Full Story

IDF Navy Commander Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel invited Rabbi Menachem Ofen, the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach’s Shliach to the IDF and security forces, to a Rosh Hashanah toast with the Navy’s senior command • Read More

Moscow Jewry ushered in the Days of Mercy and Selichot at three main prayer centers around the world / These were preceded by moments of spiritual awakening, including preparatory farbrengens and moving prayers / In the United States, supporters of the Russian Torah World Fund gathered for a special event of undertaking good resolutions • Read More, Photos

As the new year approaches, the Oholei Torah Mechanchim gathered on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim Vayeilech for its annual Selichos Farbrengen, bringing together the Yeshiva’s dedicated mechanchim and staff for an evening of inspiration, achdus, and preparation for the Yomim Noraim • Read More, Photos

Aliya hosted a unique hands-on evening focused on the Halachos of Shechitah, giving participants the opportunity to see the process up close—from the preparation of the knife to Shechitah and the preparation of kosher meat • Read More, Photos