In honor of the auspicious day of Chai Elul, the birthday of the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe, the Chabad community of Odessa, Ukraine travelled several hours to spend Shabbos Parshas Ki Seitzei in Haditch, the resting place of the Alter Rebbe. The community, led by Shluchim Rabbi Avrohom and Chana Wolff, spent a complete Shabbos immersed in a surreal spiritual experience, while enjoying top of the line accommodations near the tziun • Photos
In honor of Chai Elul, the birthdays of the Alter Rebbe and Baal Shem Tov, Irgun Torah organized an Evening of Nigunim, l’chaim, Inspiration and Art on Tuesday in Crown Heights • Full Story, Video
Efforts are being made to organize elections for a new Vaad Hakohol. Members of the Crown Heights Community Council sent out a letter to Crown Heights shuls, encouraging them to appoint representatives to assist in organizing new elections • Full Letter
A special Farbrengen took place with the famed Mashpia, Rabbi Zalman Landau, for Chai Elul in Be’er Sheva. The farbrengen took place outdoors with special precautions due to Covid-19 • Photos
Last night, Slichos took place in the Alter Rebbe’s Ohel in Haditch with the Rebbe’s Shliach to the city, Rabbi Shneur Zalman Deitsch, following a special Shabbos that takes place every year in honor of Chai Elul • Photos
During the central Chai Elul Farbrengen, Bochur Yonasan Hakohen Saidov completed the entire Shas after many years of learning. Folowing the Siyum, a special Seudas Mitzvah took place at Getzel’s Shul where he was awarded a certificate from Hanholas Hayeshiva • Photos
