R’ Shlomo Weg, 88, OBM
We regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Shlomo Weg, longtime resident of Crown Heights and the patriarch of a large Chabad family. He was 88 years old.
September 2021 news archive
New headlines available — refresh770 Shul Prepares to Welcome Thousands for Hakafos
Following the main minyan on Hoshana Rabba morning, 770’s large zal was closed and cleared out to prepare for the many thousands who will attend hakafos.
20 Shluchim Will Represent Crown Heights for Park Slope Tahalucha
Twenty Shluchim will be representing the Crown Heights community this Simchas Torah at Cong. Bnai Jacob in Park Slope. The shul is requesting that no other visitors come to the shul to ensure locals feel comfortable to join.
20 Shluchim Will Represent Crown Heights at Park Slope Shul
Twenty Shluchim will be representing the Crown Heights community this Simchas Torah at Cong. Bnai Jacob in Park Slope; the Shul requests no other Tahalucha visitors due to COVID concerns. Full Story
2,500 Sets of Daled Minim Gifted to CTeen Leaders
CTeen shluchim in Eretz Yisroel distributed 2,500 sets of daled minim to teenage boys who are regular participants in their programs and activities, setting up mini daled minim markets in their Chabad Houses for the teens to personally select a set.
BD'H: Mrs. Pola Slavin OBM
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Pola Slavin, matriarch of a large Chabad family, on Thursday Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5782. Mrs. Slavin was in the Soviet Union in the 1920’s. She was married to Rabbi Yosef Chaim Slavin who directed Bais Rivka in Montreal.
Delve Into Sukkos Dvar Malchus with Rabbi Greenberg
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2 Recipes For a Yom Tov Feast by Jamie Geller
Bestselling food author Jamie Geller presents 2 recipes for make your yom tov meal a feast: Roasted potato leek soup with onion haystack and roast chicken with chestnuts and orange yam mash. Full Story
13 Tishrei – Yartzeit of Rebbe Maharash
The 13th of Tishrei is the yartzeit of the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn, known as “Maharash.” Download the learning pages of Mishnayos in his memory or listen to the podcast. Full Story
13 Tishrei: Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash
Thursday, Yud Gimmel Tishrei, marks the yahrzeit of the Rebbe Maharash. Read about his life, watch a farbrengen, and download learning material for the special day.
2 Remaining Terrorists From Gilboa Prison Break Captured
Israel's security forces captured the last two Islamic Jihad terrorists Iham Kamamji and Munadil Nafiyat who escaped from the Gilboa Prison 2 weeks ago. Arrested were also two of their accomplices. Full Story, Video
A Friends Whose Kindness Knows No Limits
Shalom Goodman writes about the limitless generosity of his dear friend Michoel Benjamin, who is in critical condition after suffering burns to half his body. “He had an innate gift, one of caring and sensitivity for a friend.”
Baruch Nachshon, 82, OBM
We regret to inform you of the passing of famous Chabad painter R’ Baruch Nachshon, who merited to have many special kiruvim from the Rebbe MH”M, and was known for his deep, beautiful Jewish artwork. He was 82 years old. He was born on 15 Menachem Av, 5699 in the city of Haifa.
A Glance Into the Rebbe’s Home
In honor of Vov Tishrei, the Rebbe ‘s home on President Street was opened for visitors. Anash.org photographer Dovber Hechtman captured a gallery of the first floor, including the kitchen and dining room, before the crowds arrived.
15 American Yeshivos Spending Tishrei in Crown Heights
Bochurim from 15 American Yeshivos are spending Tishrei in Crown Heights this year, with meals and accommodations provided for the first time by R' Moshe Rubashkin. Full Story, Photos, Video
18,000 Pages of Torah Printed in Kovtzim This Year
This year, over 45 Chabad yeshivos and organizations around the world published over 230 kovtzim, with a grand total of over 18,000 pages of chidushei Torah printed.
Crown Heights Chevra Kadisha Buries One of Their Own
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5781: The Year in Review
As we conclude the last moments of 5781 and prepare for the start of the new year, Anash.org remembers the tears and the joys, the hardship and hope of a year gone by.
550 Gallons of Gas, From Houston Chabad to Louisiana
Chabad of Houston arranged a shipment of ten 55 gallon drums of gasoline to Chabad of New Orleans, where residents are in desperate need of fuel for cars and generators.
11 Things to Know About Mold in Your Home From Flooding
Local mold specialist Mendy G writes 7 Dos and 4 Don’ts you should know about mold in your home following the major flooding in New York City this week. Full Story
9 Killed In New York City Flooding
At least nine people were killed overnight across New York City, as the tail-end of Hurricane Ida ravaged the five boroughs and flooded many basements.