הרב חיים דוידוביץ בן הרב ר׳ יוסף יצחק ז״ל Rabbi Chaim Davidovich was a prominent Orthodox rabbi who served the Jewish community of Buffalo, New York, for eighteen years. He led Congregation Anshe Zedek, was active in Buffalo’s Orthodox Rabbinical Council, and served for seventeen years as Jewish chaplain at Attica State Prison. HisContinue Reading
הרב מנחם מענדל לייב בן הרב אברהם ישראל גילדנזון שו״ב ז״ל Rabbi Menachem Mendel Leib Gilden (1869–1933), was a mohel, shochet and chazzan who served Buffalo’s historic Anshe Lubavitz — the Lubavitz Shul for many years during the early decades of the twentieth century. Born in Beshenkovichi, near Vitebsk in present-day Belarus, he was theContinue Reading
Buffalo is fortunate to have a number of kosher food establishments and stores offering kosher products, and we encourage visitors to support and enjoy these local options whenever possible. You can find a complete list on our Kosher Food in Buffalo page. At the same time, we understand that sometimes the availableContinue Reading
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
Looking for kosher food for groups in Buffalo or Niagara Falls? Chabad makes feeding your group simple, convenient, and affordable. We provide freshly prepared kosher meals for groups of 10 or more, available by advance order. From breakfast, brunch, and lunch to supper, Shabbat and holiday meals, we can arrange meals around your group’sContinue 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
