First Week in Chayolei Hamelech

There is never a dull moment in the kitchen of Eshel Hospitality, especially on Erev Sukkos, as they prepared to feed thousands of the Rebbe’s guests who have arrived to Crown Heights for yom tov. Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman was there to capture several moments of Eshel’s Erev Sukkos preparations • Photos

The headquarters of Eshel’s yearly fundraising campaign was celebrating only hours before yom tov, as they surpassed their goal of $770,ooo thanks to Anash the world around. Those who took part in the campaign share the great zechus of hosting the Rebbe MH”M’s guests. Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman was in the organization’s head office as news broke of the smashing success • Photos

The Erev Yom Tov rush was palpable. Sukkos was in the air. Israeli photographer Chaim Tuito took to the streets of Crown Heights to snap 50 unique moments of the notoriously hectic day, as locals and thousands of guests prepared for the beautiful yom tov of Sukkos • Photos

As Erev Yom Tov kicked off, thousands of locals and guests packed into Beis Chayenu for the Rebbe MH”M’s 10:00 minyan shachris. Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman was on site, capturing several special moments of the last morning Yidden will put on Tefillin until after Simchas Torah • Photos