Dedicated by Moris and Lillian Tabacinic · In loving memory of Menachem Mendel and Shaindel Tabacinic
Sometimes the most important reason is the simplest one: We do it because G-d asked us to.
The cemetery is the resting place of the righteous, and prayers offered there are more readily accepted.
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...
Rosh Hashanah calls on us to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start making the most of the moment we are given.
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
As the Jewish people prepare to welcome the New Year on Rosh Hashanah, a look back at 5786
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
Our father Jacob did not die. Just as his seed lives, so does he live
– Talmud, Taanit 5a
Fast of Gedalia Ends:
Tzemach Tzeddek Born
(1789)
The third Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch (1789-1866), was born on the 29... Read More »
Creation of Creatures and Birds
(3760 BCE)
Today is the fifth day of Creation, when G‑d created the
animals of the sea and the birds:
G‑d said, “... Read More »
Death of False Prophet Hananiah son of Azur
(3760 BCE)
In the fourth year of the reign of King Zedekiah, Jeremiah prophesied that Jerusalem would ultimately... Read More »
Today is the last day of the Jewish year, and a day of preparation for Rosh Hashanah ("Head of the Yea... Read More »
Tachnun (confession of sins) and similar prayers are omitted.
The Shofar is not sounded on the day before Rosh Hashanah, to separate between the shofar soundings of... Read More »
Following the morning services, Hatarat Nedarim, the annulment of vows, is performed (the text for thi... Read More »
It is customary visit the the graves of the righteous on this day and pray there, as the resting place... Read More »
The festival of Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of a new Jewish year, begins this evening at sunset.
... Read More »
As the last month of the Jewish year, Elul is
traditionally a time of introspection and stocktaking --... Read More »
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