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Eshel Hosts Meals in Large Tent as Tishrei Guests Grow

Tishrei In Lubavitch

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The Eshel Hachnosas Orchim organization, which hosts guests coming to the Rebbe for Tishrei, set up
a large tent in the parking lot of Oholei Torah to accommodate the larger than ever crowd this year.
Photos: Dovber Hechtman

Dont Try To Run Away, Return To G-D And Bring The Redemption

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BEGIN WITH A GRIN A teacher addresses her class two days before Yom Kippur, “Now that we finished learning about Yona the Navi
coming out alive after being swallowed by a huge fish, can you imagine anything more amazing that that? One student says, “Yes. If Yona would have swallowed the fish …” • Full Article

Gallery: Thousands At Vov Tishrei Central Farbrengen

Tishrei In Lubavitch

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Thousands of Anash and Temimim gathered together in 770 last night, Thursday, for the Farbrengen in honor of Vov Tishrei, the Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chana, OB”M, the Rebbe MH”M’s mother • Full Story, Photos

Start the New Year With Shaar Habitachon

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As we start the new year, a new cycle of the popular Shaar Habitachon shiur with renowned magid shiur Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is starting a new cycle • Full Story

Guests Continue To Pour Into Crown Heights

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Ahead of Yom Kippur, hundreds of guests continue to fill up Crown Heights. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman presents a gallery as hundreds arrive daily • Photos

L’Chaim: Lefkowitz – Hendel

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The L’Chaim of Yehuda Lefkowitz of Boro Park, NY to Devora Hendel of Marine Park, NY took place Wednesday night at Ulam Chana • Photos

15 Yeshivos to Unite in 770 for Special Seder Sichos

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On Thursday night, 15 English-speaking yeshivos will be uniting tomorrow night (Tuesday) in Beis Chayeinu for a special seder Sichos, thanks to Eshel’s English division. Bochurim will gather together to learn in connection to the Rebbe MH”M’s birchas habanim in preparation for the great day of Yom Kippur • Full Details

New Book: “Teshuvah Myths” Explores the True Meaning of Teshuvah

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A new book, “Teshuvah Myths,” released today by Principles Press and written by Levi Liberow, delves into the deeper meaning of teshuvah in Jewish thought and practice • Full Article

Rebbetzin Chana’s Second Family

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Just months before her saintly husband passed away, Rebbetzin Chana got to know the Raskin Family — R’ Yaakov Yosef, his wife Druzia, and their children — who selflessly supported her in those hard months. Beis Moshiach presents heartwarming snippets and anecdotes of the special correspondence and relationship that continued later • Special for Vov Tishrei, the Rebbetzin’s yahrzeit • By Beis Moshiach Magazine • Full Article

Originally posted on Vov tishrei 2020

Live: Lemaan Yilmedu Grand Chag Hasmicha

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What live at 6:00 pm EST: Hundreds of Rabbanim will receive Semicha at the Lemaan Yilmedu Semicha celebration at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights • Full Article

Yom Kippur: Everyone Believes in G-d.

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In a few days will be the Jewish holiday of Rosh HaShanna. Jews all over the world will be filling synagogues praying and listening to the Shofar and then after that, a week later, fasting for a full day in Yom Kippur ‘The day of Forgiveness’ • Full Article

Three New Sefrei Torah Dedicated in Russia’s Capital

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Just before Rosh Hashana, a modest but emotional Hachnasat Sefer Torah ceremony was held to celebrate the new and very mehudar Torah Scroll that was donated to the Marina Roscha Shul by philanthropist Mr. Dan Chernik in honor of Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar shlit”a • Full Story, Photos

The Rebbe’s Bias, The Rebbe’s Daughters

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50 years ago, Machon Chana women’s institute was founded. Since being chosen by the Rebbe to carry on the legacy of his saintly and illustrious mother, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, Machon Chana has stood the test of time, enlightening tens of thousands of women in the beauty and power of Torah, Judaism and a Chassidic life • Full Story, Photos, Video

Rambam In-Depth: The Role of Shira in the Beis Hamikdash

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Join Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on a deep dive into the world of Rambam as we explore the significance of music, song, and instruments in the realm of Jewish tradition. In this thought-provoking video, we delve into Rambam’s insights on Shira in the Beis Hamikdash and its unique role. Discover how Rambam’s teachings shed light on the interplay between vocal and instrumental music in religious practice • Watch

By The Numbers: Eshel-Hachnosas Orchim

Tishrei In Lubavitch

Photos: Dov Ber Hechtman and Sholom Ross/Chabadinfo

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For more than fifty years, Eshel-Hachnosas Orchim, the veteran and main organization that takes care of all the guests’ needs: Materially and Spiritually • Full Story, 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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