55 Moments: Nittel Nacht, Chess in 770

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10 months ago

55 Moments: Nittel Nacht, Chess in 770

Photos by Levi Crombie for Chabadinfo

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On Wednesday night, as per the minhag not to learn Torah on Nittel Nacht, many games of chess took place in both the large and small Zal of 770, from young children to Bochurim to Anash, and even some Eltere Chassidim, all are enjoying this annual activity • Photos

Magazine

10 months ago

More Than Chess: The History and Meaning of “Nittel Nacht”

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On the night between December 24 and 25, “Nittel Nacht” is observed by many Jewish communities originating from Eastern Europe and Hungary. The main custom is to avoid Torah study from sunset to midnight. What is the meaning of the word “nittel,” and according to which calendar is its date determined? Why don’t we study Torah on this night, and how is it possible that Torah can add chayus to the kelipos? Why do we play Chess on Nittel? What else is recommended to do on this night? Is it true that one may learn Chassidus on this night? A fascinating compilation of sources, minhagim and explanations on this unique minhag by Rabbi Zalman Hertzel from a forthcoming book on Jewish customs • Full Article

Beis Medrash

10 months ago

The Dos & Don’ts For ‘Nittel Nacht’

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In anticipation of ‘Nittel Nacht’, which falls on Tuesday night, we present the Halochos and Minhagem with regard to Nittel, as laid forth by the Beis Din of Crown Heights – easing the rush to finish before Shkiah • Full Article

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2 years ago

120 Moments: Nittel Nacht, Chess in 770

Photos by Sholom Ostrovsky for Chabadinfo

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On Tuesday night, as per the Minhag not to learn Torah on Nittel Nacht, many games of chess took place in the large and small Zal of 770, from children to Bochurim to Anash, and even some elder Chassidim, all are enjoying this yearly activity • Photos