This Shabbat, Parshat Chayei Sara, we bentch Rosh Chodesh Kislev, which will be next Friday, November 21. Shabbat Mevorchim happens 11 or 12 times a year. Nothing out of the ordinary. But Rosh Chodesh ...

Look up in the sky tonight. You won’t see much of a moon. The beginning of a new month is coming up. Astronomically, Rosh Chodesh, the “new moon” in the Jewish calendar, occurs when we see no moon in ...

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Today marks Rosh Chodesh Shevat, the beginning of the month that celebrates new growth and renewal in the Land of Israel. As we approach Tu B’Shvat, the holiday of trees, we embark on a powerful ...

The Mesivta and Zal divisions of Suffield Yeshiva are now accepting registrations for the 5787 yeshiva year, with parents ...

A lovely afternoon was held on June 22 at the beautiful Chabad Jewish Center of RSF “Boutique Chabad” Outdoor Garden. The RSF Summer Ladies Luncheon attendees were treated to a delicious kosher buffet ...

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Western Wall Heritage Foundation are conducting a festive Rosh Chodesh prayer this morning (Friday) in honor of Rosh Chodesh, including the recitation of ...

The deep bond between the Rebbe and all his Chassidim was most obvious during the festive month of Tishrei. From all over the world, Chassidim traveled en masse to experience the climactic days of awe ...

Take a drive out of town one moonless night. You probably don’t have to go too far to get away from the ambient light and find yourself under a sky so black that, if not for the stars, you might think ...

(New York Jewish Week) — Arlene Agus’ voice was familiar to many Jews on the Upper West Side, where she led prayers at egalitarian services and taught others how to chant from the Torah. Her influence ...

The Union County Torah Center-Chabad plans a special Women’s Night Out Challah Bake at 7 p.m. Feb. 26. The event, held at the center’s location at 111 Laurel Place in Westfield, aims to bring women ...

Look up in the sky tonight. You won’t see much, or any, of a moon. Astronomically, Rosh Chodesh, the “new moon” in the Jewish calendar, occurs when we see no moon in the sky. On other nights, we only ...