Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
As the Jewish people prepare to welcome the New Year on Rosh Hashanah, a look back at 5786
Rosh Hashanah calls on us to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start making the most of the moment we are given.
The ancient Book of Formation teaches that there is more to the universe than time and space. There is a soul.
Whatever is found in the universe’s soul is found somewhere in its space. And whatever is found in space, is found in time.
In the soul of the universe there is a consciousness from which all consciousness exte...
Accepting Jews wherever they are on their life journey is hardwired into the Chabad philosophy.
Somewhere at a Chabad center near you, there is a chair. And it is yours. So come claim it this High Holiday season.
A glimpse at some of the priceless books, manuscripts and Judaic items housed in Chabad’s library in New York
The cemetery is the resting place of the righteous, and prayers offered there are more readily accepted.
Rosh Hashanah isn’t the only time apples get the spotlight. There are plenty of other moments throughout the Jewish year when we enjoy and make use of this natural treat.
Raised in a strict Christian home, Chaya Rivka was abused and afraid. Then she discovered her father's Jewish heritage and became a Jew herself, today living in Israel with dozens of grandchildren.
As the new year of 5787 approaches, we want to wish you, our dear Chabad.org reader, a sweet new year filled with blessings beyond your imagination.
‘Behind the Honey’ teaches children about bees, tradition and sweet harmony ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Do not be wicked in your own eyes
– Ethics of the Fathers 2:13
Fast of Gedalia Ends:
Adam & Eve Created
(3760 BCE)
On Tishrei 1 -- the sixth day of creation -- "G-d said: 'Let us make Man in Our image, after Our liken... Read More »
First Sin & Repentance
(3760 BCE)
On the very day he was created, man committed the first sin of history, transgressing the divine comma... Read More »
Dove's 3rd Mission
(2105 BCE)
On the 1st of Tishrei, on the 307th day of the Great Flood, Noach dispatched a dove from the ark, for... Read More »
Binding of Isaac; Sarah's Passing
(1677 BCE)
Abraham's supreme test of faith -- his binding of Isaac in preparation to
sacrifice him as per G-d's c... Read More »
Baal Shem Tov's vision of Moshiach
(1746)
In a letter to his brother-in-law, Rabbi Gershon
Kitover, the Baal Shem Tov relates: "On Rosh Hashanah... Read More »
Daf Yomi
(1923)
The "Daf Yomi" daily regimen of Talmud study (in which the participant studies one folio a day to comp... Read More »
On the first night of Rosh Hashanah, we extend to one another greetings of Leshana Tovah
Tekatev Vitec... Read More »
In the evening meal, we eat apple dipped in honey, the head of a fish, pomogranates , tzimmes (sweet c... Read More »
Because it is Shabbat, the shofar is not sounded on the first day of Rosh Hashanah this year, nor is t... Read More »
Genesis 21-22
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