Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
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At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by author...
High Holidays 2024
This haunting text marks the start of Yom Kippur services
Jewish News
Storm-hit Jewish communities in northern Florida brace for Yom Kippur

What does fasting on Yom Kippur achieve?

That even our physical bodies can feel the precious closeness of this day.

Yom Kippur is such a holy day, the body receives life from fasting.

Likutei Torah, Song of Songs, 14b

Essentials
The tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Israel at War
The worst of times brings out the best of our people.
Chabad.org Video
This special edition features seven voices deeply affected since October 7th, including IDF officers, a volunteer medic, and a father of a hostage in Gaza.
Chabad.org Video
A Pre-Yom Kippur Webcast
Jewish News
From coast to coast, a great spiritual awakening
Jewish News
Families of victims of Oct. 7 join in new Torah celebration
TheRebbe.org
A group of Israelis wounded whilst serving in the IDF came to Brooklyn for an exclusive visit with the Rebbe. The Rebbe insisted on changing and reframing their disability to positive empowerment.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the path of Hurricane Milton.
Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson
The mother of the Rebbe passed away on 6 Tishrei, 1964
Jewish News
The most visited Jewish holy site in North America, the Rebbe's resting place draws people from all walks of life
TheRebbe.org
Millions of people—Jews and non-Jews turn to the resting place of the Rebbe for solace, clarity, and blessings.
Jewish Quizzes
What do you know about the significance of these 10 days?
Chabad.org Video
The Jewish anniversary of Oct. 7 is Simchat Torah. How do you celebrate Simchat Torah on the anniversary of a massacre?

The world says: If you can't go under [an obstacle], leap over; I say: In the first place, go over! (lechatchilah ariber)

– Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch (1834-1882)
Temple Dedicated (826 BCE)
The 14-day dedication festivities, celebrating the completion of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem built by... Read More »
Passing of R. Baruch (1791)
Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Baruch, father of the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi.
Massacres at Babi Yar (1941)
On 29–30 September (8–9 Tishrei), 1941, German forces aided by Ukrainian collaborators massacred over... Read More »
The 10-day period beginning on Rosh Hashanah and ending on Yom Kippur is known as the "Ten Days of Rep... Read More »
In certain communities, it is customary to perform the Tashlich ceremony today (if the day doesn't fal... Read More »
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