Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
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...
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
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.
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.
The most visited Jewish holy site in North America, the Rebbe's resting place draws people from all walks of life
Millions of people—Jews and non-Jews turn to the resting place of the Rebbe for solace, clarity, and blessings.
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)
Yom Kippur Ends:
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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