Lag B’omer: Saluting the Rebbe

Chassidic philanthropist, R’ Sholom Ber Drizin, a staunch supporter of Chabad activities, especially the work of Eshel Hospitality, fulfilled his longstanding yearly tradition, hosting an eclectic group of mashpiim in his Sukkah the second night of Chol Hamoed. At the farbrengen, the mashpiim thanked R’ Sholom Ber for his consistent support of the rebbe’s children, the temimim. Our photographer Dov Ber Hechtman was there to snap several unique moments of the yearly gathering • Photos

From the desk of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Yeshivas Lubavitch – Cincinnati: I am on the committee that is tasked with setting up the administrational structure of a new educational institution in our city. Knowing that the administrational structure is essential to the success of the education in the institution, the committee has been meeting frequently with professionals to get it right. Has the Rebbe issued guidance on this very important topic? • Click to Read

The lockdown which has been in place for over three consecutive months has left shuls locked up and schools closed, keeping families and all community members home celebrating alone during the recent high holidays. Legendary Jewish singer Yaakov Shwekey will be broadcasting live to Australian Jewish communities who are still under lockdown • Full Story, Photos

As every Chol Hamoed, a large Tzivos Hashem rally was held in Beis Chayenu with thousands in attendance, amongst them many children who arrived in Crown Heights with their parents to spend Tishrei in the daled amos of the Rebbe MH”M. As per typical rally protocol, the children sand niggunim and recited niggunim, which was followed by engaging entertainment. Images captured by our photographer Dov Ber Hechtman • Photos