Two gunmen opened fire at Chabad-Lubavitch of Bondi’s Chanukah celebration on Bondi Beach, killing 11 people, including Chabad Rabbi Eli Schlanger, and injuring many others. The “Chanukah by the Sea” event, which began at 5:30 PM local time, was disrupted around 6:45 PM when gunfire rang out. Thousands of attendeesContinue Reading
This year, I’m honored to attend the International Conference of Shluchim, an annual gathering of Chabad Rabbis from all over the world in New York. This conference is filled with learning, inspiration, and a renewed sense of mission, but the highlight is the Gala Banquet. The Banquet brings us all togetherContinue Reading
Chabad Knesset Center Minyonim times: Weekly D’var Torah and Spiritual Insights The Chabad Knesset Center is also known for its educational offerings. Every week, Rabbi Moshe Gurary from Chabad House and Rabbi Shmaryahu Charitonow from the Knesset Center provide a D’var Torah (Torah discussion). These talks delve deep into the weekly Torah portion, offeringContinue Reading
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary dedicated to fostering Jewish life in the United Arab Emirates, was tragically murdered by terrorists after being abducted in Dubai on Thursday afternoon. Emirati authorities confirmed the devastating news early Sunday morning when his body was recovered, ending a days-long, intensive international search effort.Continue Reading
Share the love, share Shabbat! Nominate a Jewish friend, family, neighbor, or loved-one to receive a freshly baked delicious Challah for Shabbat! Just fill out the form on our site, that’s it! No charge, just sharing the love of Shabbat!Continue Reading
The joyous climax of Simchat Torah is the dancing of hakafot (lit. “circles”), during which we dance and sing with the Torah scrolls. In the words of one Chassidic master, “On Simchat Torah the Torah scrolls wish to dance, so we become their feet.” The hakafot are a memorable event, certainly one of the highlights on the Jewish calendar. It isContinue Reading
When two Jews meet each other on holidays or even in the days prior, it is customary to wish each other a good, happy holiday. But what to say? Here are your options: The traditional Ashkanazi greeting is “Gut yom tov.” “Yom tov,” which literally means “good day” in Hebrew, denotes a holiday.Continue Reading
Dear fellow Jewish women, Are you available this Monday? I’d love for you to join! As we get ready for the Jewish new year, let’s unite and enjoy an evening of Challah baking fun with other local Jewish women. Monday September 30, 7:30pm At Chabad Center For Jewish Life1016 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NYContinue Reading
Is buffalo kosher, and are Water buffalo and North American bison kosher as well? Yes! Buffalo, Water buffalo, and North American bison are all kosher species. As long as they are slaughtered, salted, and deveined according to Jewish law, they are considered kosher. In fact, their meat can occasionally beContinue Reading
Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Buffalo extends a warm welcome to all those joining us to witness the solar eclipse in Buffalo and Niagara Falls USA. As you marvel at this awe-inspiring event, we are here to enhance your experience with Minyan services and delectable Kosher food options. JoinContinue Reading
