Alfasi’s Trip Up High

Last Sunday night, the siyum of the first class of Machon Limud Halacha – Lemaan Yilmedu was celebrated. Semicha certificates were given out to sixty talmidim who successfully completed the course. In the beautiful Oholei Torah hall, the newly ordained rabbis gathered with their families who came from near and far to share in their simcha. They were greeted with a huge sign that announced that this was a “Chag Ha’Semicha” and the excited participants filled the hall • Full Story, Photos

The simcha was palpable. Thousands of chassidim took over the corner of Kingston and Eastern Parkway to dance with joy to the heavy beat of musician Yossi Cohen‘s keyboard. Anash and Temimim celebrated lechatchila ariber with song and dance, while photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captured the celebration • Photos

As the Eshel Hospitality organization closes in on its $770k crowdfunding goal for their annual campaign, the staff in their kitchen are working day in and day out to provide tasty food for the Rebbe’s guests. Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman captured several special moments from Eshel’s breakfast of champions • Photos

In the hours leading up to Sukkos 5782, a new influx of guests has arrived and will still be arriving to spend Sukkos in the Rebbe MH”M’s daled amos. Eshel as always is ready to mobilize, setting up quality accommodations for the Rebbe’s guests. Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman managed to capture several moments of one such scene today • Photos