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Where It All Began: Yud-Tes Kislev Celebrated in the Cradle of Chassidus

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Thousands of Jews took part in hundreds of Chassidic gatherings, events, workshops, classes, and lectures held over the past weekend in Jewish communities throughout the Former Soviet Union in honor of the 19th of Kislev — a day known as the “New Year of Chassidism.” In addition to the festive community events, hundreds of additional celebrations were held in Jewish educational institutions and informal education programs across the region • Full Story, Photos

Shocking: Mass Baptism to Be Held Under Auspices of Tel Aviv Municipality

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While the Tel Aviv municipality continues to ban Yom Kippur tefillos in public spaces, it has no problem approving a large-scale evangelical event – including a mass baptism – by “J’s Witnesses.” Yad L’Achim was horrified to learn that missionaries had received permission to hold a baptism with the approval of the municipality and fired off a sharply worded letter to City Hall demanding that it be revoked • Full Story

Lakewood Embraces Yud Tes Kislev with Farbrengens Across the Community

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On Thursday night, the Lakewood community gathered to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev, known as the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus.” The event, held at Bnos Devorah Hall, marked the fourth year of a growing English-speaking Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen. Over 70 women and 300 men (respectively) came together to connect with the teachings of Chassidus and the timeless wisdom of Tanya • Full Story, Photos, Video

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Following the Kinus HaShluchim 5785, the Kinus Committee is announcing a global initiative to encourage shluchim to increase activities related to Geula and Moshiach, in order to complete the shlichus assigned to us by the Meshaleiach, the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach, to prepare the world to be mekabel pnei Moshiach Tzidkeinu b’poel mamosh • Full Story, Details

A Spontaneous Painting on Soot: From Tragedy to a National Treasure

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Yechiel Offner, a 50-year-old artist and resident of Kfar Chabad, has spent many years capturing the essence of Jewish life—both the past and the present—through his art. In addition to his work as a painter, Offner is a special education teacher and studies psychodrama therapy. For over twenty years, he has served in the IDF’s Space Detection Unit in the south • Full Story

Inspiring Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen in Manchester Draws Diverse Crowd

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Over 100 Yidden from diverse backgrounds gathered in Beis Menachem Hall in Manchester this past Thursday for an inspiring Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen that continued into the early hours of the morning. The Farbrengen was led by Rabbi Zalman Segal, Menahel of Tomchei Tmimim Brunoy, who profoundly inspired all those present to deepen their commitment to learning Chassidus. As a special Tshurah, attendees were given a bilingual Tanya along with a print of the Siach Chassidim publication • Photos

Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen Shines in Remote Bolivia

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Even in the distant and remote country of Bolivia, dozens of local Jews gathered at Chabad of La Paz for a special Yud Tes Kislev celebration, led by Shliach Rabbi Itzik Kupchik. They donned tefillin and prayed together in a minyan—an uncommon occurrence on a weekday. After the prayer, they came together for a lively farbrengen to celebrate the Yom Tov • Photos

Tanya Printed in Lebanon on Yud Tes Kislev

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On the night of Yud Tes Kislev, a special printing of the Tanya was arranged at an outpost near Labbouneh, in southern Lebanon. The soldiers stationed there took part in studying the Tanya, and the evening concluded with a lively farbrengen, celebrating the Yom Tov and the liberation of the Alter Rebbe • Watch

Thousands Celebrate Yud Tes Kislev in Beis Chayeinu

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On Thursday, the central Farbrengen in honor of Yud Tes Kislev took place in 770 to celebrate the Rosh Hashana for Chassidus. Thousands joined in the Farbrengen, listening to words from the Rabbonim of Crown Heights, followed by Shluchim and Mashpi’im • Gallery

Cheder Ohr Menachem Celebrates The Alter Rebbe’s Chag Hageulah

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This Thursday, Erev Yud Tes Kislev, the Talmidim of Cheder Ohr Menachem of Crown Heights gathered at Ulam Chana for a grand celebration honoring the Alter Rebbe’s Chag Hageula. Joined by their devoted teachers, hanhala, and numerous supporters of the cheder, the evening was filled with joy, ‘Shevach V’hodaah’ to Hashem for the nes • Full Story, Photos

“In Those Days, At This Time” – Yud Tes Kislev Event Showcases Russia’s Jewish Revolution

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A grand event in Moscow, celebrating the Chag Hageulah of the Alter Rebbe and 25 years of the Marina Roscha shul, was attended by a large crowd and enriched by the Neshama choir from Eretz Yisroel. The Rebbe’s Chalukas Hashas card and a dollar were awarded at the event • Full Story, Photos

Chabad Singer Shmulik Sofer Releases New Chanukah Melody

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The Chabadnik singer Shmulik Sofer together with the artist Shmuel Chail released their fresh energetic hit “Chanukah Medley” • Listen

The Mysterious Life of Reb Moshe

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“Toldos Rabbi Moshe ben Admor Ha’Zakein” is about the life of the Alter Rebbe’s son who had to leave the environs of the beis medrash and run for his life, spending the rest of his life in exile We spoke with the author of the book, Rabbi Eliyahu Matusof, who clarified the facts about a subject that engaged many people in controversy over the last 200 years • By Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article

Pirsum Mitzvah: When PR is a Mitzvah

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: This Chanukah, thousands of public menorah lightings and events sprung up throughout the world, but in today’s media-driven world publicity is everything; If no one knows about it, it’s like it never happened. What’s the Rebbe’s approach to this matter? Does this worldly perspective have positive value too? • Full Article

Photos: This Week In 770

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This week, Beis Chayeinu has been vibrant with a blend of uplifting and everyday moments, beautifully captured by Chabadinfo photographer Mendi Shiff. From inspiring scenes to ordinary yet meaningful experiences, we invite you to explore this week’s gallery for Parshas Vayeishev, 5785 • Gallery

Op-Ed: Let’s Talk About What Chassidus Should Be Teaching Us

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Op-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon • As we Boruch Hashem have an abundance of Chassidus, from all of our holy Rabbeim, we could sometimes forget what we are supposed to take out from the Maamrim that we learn. This is especially true for those of us that were born and raised with Chassidus, as it just becomes another thing that we learn and do. I would like to share two stories that really taught me the true perspective and life-lesson that should be taken from learning Chassidus • Full Article

Yud Tes Kislev Comes Alive: With Inspiring Videos and Audio

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Looking for an uplifting and meaningful way to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev? The Maor Library offers something for everyone, with a variety of resources that bring the powerful message of this special day with resources for the entire family! • Full Story

Paris: Thousands Mark Yud Tes Kislev With Festive Event

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On Thursday evening, thousands of French Jews Gathered at the Cirque Mondial complex in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, to mark the Alter Rebbe’s Chag Hageulah with a magnificent event and Farbrengen • Full Story, Photos, Video

Mazal Tov

Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights

Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Garden House 1386 S. Johns PL

Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.

Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.

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Teens Charged With Hate Crime For Vandalism At Chabad Rabbi’s Home in Bonita Springs

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