In Lubavitch, the Mitzvos would be “sold” on Shabbos Bereishis, with the Gabai, while wearing a Shtraimel, auctioning off the Aliyos, the opening of the Aron, the Sifrei Torah for Kol Nidrei, and the other “Kibbudim”. All the revenue would be sanctioned towards the Rebbe’s Shul, Lubavitch She’b’Lubavitch • Full Story

Chabad of the Philippines, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Yossi Levy, recently moved into the new replica of 770 Chabad House in Manila, the counties capital. Last week, they received the newest addition, an Aron Kodesh and Shtender just like in 770 • More Photos

Young Yeshivah of Melbourne Australia recently celebrated its second Siyum Sefer Torah, generously donated by Mr and Mrs Michael & Sylvia Goldhirsch, in honor of Sylvia’s parents, Fishel and Basia Bock • Full Story, Photos

A brand-new Jewish center and synagogue has been established in Arkhangelsk, Russia. This new Jewish center in the north of European Russia, was dedicated by Rabbi Berel Lazar, the Chief Rabbi of Russia • Photos