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Eshel Thanks Tishrei Volunteers For A Successful Tishrei

Tishrei In Lubavitch

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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An evening of appreciation occurred for the dedicated staff of Eshel – Hachnosas Orchim, who for an entire month cared for the thousands of guests that traveled to spend Tishrei by the Rebbe • Photos

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How 770 Becomes a Chabad House

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Every Year in 770, Kevutzah bochurim volunteer to give tours, put on tefillin with those that come to visit 770 throughout the week. Last night, at the Eshel building, there was a meeting with this year’s Kevutzah group to mobilize them to volunteer for this great opportunity • Photos

Op-Ed: It IS OUR Fault.

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This past week, we began reading the Torah from the start in all synagogues: “Beraishit Bara Elohim et Hashamayim ve et Haaretz.” “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” • Full Article

Crown Heights: Bochur Chased and Attacked By 2 Teens

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A Bochur was chased and attacked by 2 teens on Monday night in Crown Heights. The incident occurred on President St at approximately 3:15 AM when the thugs began to chase and physically attack the victim • Full Story, Photos

Mrs. Adina Leitner, 95, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Adina (Alberta) Leitner, a beloved mother and grandmother from Millville, NY, who dedicated her 45-year career to teaching and counseling youth. She passed away on Monday, 1 Cheshvan, 5784 • Full Story

I’ll Admit, I Have Been Glued To My Phone

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Op-ed by Yosef Shidler: I’ll admit, I have been glued to my cell phone for the past week. I needed to know what’s going on, who’s firing at whom, who’s responsible for these attacks or those – the Rockets, the Chesed, the Soldiers, the Calls for Tzedakah, the WhatsApp groups, and the political conversations. Ben Shapiro said this, that professor said that. Guess what this politician said? News websites, Instagram, WhatsApp • Full Article

Picture of the Day

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Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz Director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida was invited to give the invocation for the Lee County School Board • Full Story, Video

Shoplifter Arrested In Crown Heights

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A perpetrator was arrested in Crown Heights after he was caught shoplifting from a clothing store on Kingston Ave. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at approximately 2:45pm. Shmira members responded to a complaint of a disorderly male and observed him steal a Kapotah from a Kingston Ave establishment • Full Article

Jewish Community in Moscow Unites in Prayer

Israel At War

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Chief Rabbi’s call arouses interest throughout the country/ Additional prayers and acts of kindness for our brothers in the Holy Land/ Increased security in all Jewish institutions in Russia In the wake of the difficult situation in our Holy Land, which began with the terrible tragedy on Shmini Atzeret, a large public gathering of prayer was held in Moscow for the many wounded and those in captivity • Full Article Photos

Prospect Park Zoo Stays Closes Indefinitely Due to Heavy Storm Damage

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Many families made their way to the Prospect Park Zoo over chol hamo’ed only to find it closed. This is due to the heavy rainfall that brought about 25 feet of floodwater to the underground level of the zoo, damaging the heating systems • Full Article

Mrs. Helene Gelfand, OBM

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Wea re deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Helene Gelfand, a longtime educator who served as the principal of the English department at Bais Rivkah in Crown Heights. She passed away on Friday, Tishrei, 5784 • Full Story

Who Brought Kol Nidrei Pesicha for $77,000?

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Photo: Dov Ber Hechtman

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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” • Full Story

Biden To Visit Ererz Yisroel on Wednesday

Israel At War

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken officially announced on Monday night that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday • Full Story

Thank You: Eshel Hosts Mega ‘Tzeischem L’Sholom’ Event

Tishrei In Lubavitch

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Last Tuesday, Eshel Hachnosas Orchim hosted the annual end of Tishrei tzeischem l’Sholom event. In attendance were guests and Mashpi’im, volunteers and staff, and its supporters • Full Floor, Photos

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Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY

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Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights

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MyLife 215: Why Did the Rebbe Not Intervene?

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