Several years ago, the “Kollel Torah” educational structure, as part of its publishing project “Likutei Sichos in Russian,” presented another issue of its anthology – a translation of the discourses of the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. The PDF file can be downloaded here Noach The editor-in-chief of the publication is Rabbi Akiva Nemoy … Likkutei Sichot – The Rebbe’s talk on the weekly Torah portion of Noach
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website extend heartfelt birthday greetings to Moshe Elikson, a respected friend of the Jewish community! For many years, Mr. Moshe Elikson has supported the revival of Jewish life in Dnipro and Ukraine in every possible way. The Jewish community and our website wish Moshe Elikson happiness, health, success, … Happy Birthday, Moshe Elikson!
Reb Avraham Levi Lipskier departed this world on the 28th of Elul, 5786—two days before Rosh Hashanah. According to Jewish law, holidays supersede mourning observances: Rosh Hashanah interrupts shivah, and Yom Kippur interrupts shloshim (Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah 399:6). Consequently, the family did not observe a full shivah or shloshim. In this way, Reb Avraham … 30 days (Shloshim) since the passing of Reb Avraham Levi Lipskier, of blessed memory.
An important part of the Shmini Atzeret holiday is the recitation of the memorial prayer “Yizkor.” It is read for deceased parents, relatives, and loved ones who do not have children to read Yizkor for them. The “Yizkor” is recited only in a minyan after the Torah reading, in the “Shacharit” prayer, only a few … On October 3, we recite the memorial prayer “Izkor”
Today is Hoshana Rabbah, the Last of the “Awesome Days” Jewish tradition attributes a special meaning to this day. It is considered the last of the “Awesome Days” (Yamim Noraim) – the day when the final verdict for each of us is sealed in Heaven (which is why it is customary on this day to … Today is Hoshana Rabbah, the Last of the “Awesome Days”<br /><br />
The concluding links in the sequence of Tishrei holidays are Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Outside the Land of Israel, they are observed on two consecutive days (this year, Shemini Atzeret begins on the evening of October 2nd, and Simchat Torah on the evening of October 3rd), while in Eretz Yisrael, both holidays are celebrated … The Conclusion of the Month of Holidays – A Brief Guide to Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
On Yom Kippur, Jewish communities around the world recited the memorial prayer “Yizkor” for those whose souls have departed this material world. An integral part of the Yizkor prayer is the pledge for a donation (tzedakah), which one commits to giving after the holiday in the merit of the deceased. This act holds special power: … Yizkor: The Memorial Prayer and Tzedakah
One of the most important moments of the holy day of Yom Kippur is the recitation of the funeral prayer “Izkor”. We should read for our fathers, relatives and loved ones who have gone because they have no children, as we would read “Izkor” for them. If you want to read “Izkor” on the remaining … Let’s get ready for Yom Kippur! Prayer “Izkor”
Yom Kippur is a day of repentance, atonement, and a strict fast, filled with profound prayers. The fast begins today at 18:25; the “Kol Nidre” prayer starts at 19:00. On behalf of our website and the entire team, we sincerely ask forgiveness from anyone we may have offended throughout this year, whether knowingly or unknowingly. … The website of the Dnipro Jewish community, www.djc.com.ua, wishes everyone “G’mar Chatimah Tovah!”
Before Yom Kippur, on Erev Yom Kippur, there is an important tradition – before going to the synagogue, to bless one’s children with a special bracha that can be found in the Yom Kippur machzor. This moment holds particular power. In this blessing, we ask the Almighty to grant children good midot (character traits), health, … “Birkat HaBanim” – A Special Blessing for Children Before Yom Kippur
Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Part 6: Holidays and Commemorative Dates 1. On the eve of Yom Kippur, at dawn—a time when, according to Kabbalah and the Talmud, the Almighty shows special mercy to His people—the Kapparot ceremony is performed. By custom, men first immerse themselves in the waters of a mikvah. For Kapparot, it is customary to … Yom Kippur Eve
Dear friends, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the funeral of Moishe Varshavsky, which will take place today, Sunday, the 9th of Tishrei (September 20), at 12:15 PM at the Zaporizhzhia Cemetery. Moishe Varshavsky was an honorary veteran of the Chevra Kadisha and a respected member of the Jewish community of Dnipro. We … The Community Mourns –Moishe Varshavsky Has Passed Away
As part of the publishing project “Likutei Sichot in Russian,” which was implemented several years ago by the educational structure “Kolel Torah,” a volume of the collection—translations of the talks of the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, dedicated to Yom Kippur—was published. Today, on the eve of the holiday, we present our readers with … A Talk by the Rebbe about Yom Kippur
The fifth, final, and perhaps most important prayer of Yom Kippur is Ne’ilah – literally meaning “locking” or “closing,” which derives from its full name in ancient times, Ne’ilat She’arim, meaning “locking the gates of the Temple.” It is recited only once a year, only on Yom Kippur, when the five great prayers are said. … Preparing for Yom Kippur! The Ne’ilah Prayer
Perhaps the most famous and well-known Jewish prayer in the world is Kol Nidre, which opens the prayers for Yom Kippur, the most solemn and important day of the Jewish calendar. Synagogues around the world are packed—for even if a Jew hasn’t set foot in synagogue all year, they’ll certainly come for Kol Nidre. There’s … Getting ready for Yom Kippur! Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur is the culmination of the “time of teshuvah,” which is inspired by all the preparations for the holiday—the shofar-blowing throughout Elul, the selichot on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the dreadful and solemn Judgment, and the 10 dreadful days between the decision and its confirmation—all of this is intended to open the soul, … Preparing for Yom Kippur! Discovering a hidden connection…
Yom Kippur is a key day in the entire Jewish year and in all of human history. On this day, people become like angels—they neither eat nor drink but are in constant contact with the Almighty. The most important words used to describe the holiday are purification, repentance, teshuvah , atonement, and correction. It is … Preparing for Yom Kippur ! Purification, repentance, teshuvah , atonement…
A grand festive event marking the upcoming holidays of the month of Tishrei took place at the “Beit Baruch” home for the elderly—a unique social institution of the Dnipro Jewish community. The program featured the premiere of a new theatrical production by the home’s creative studio, a performance by primary school students from the Levi … A Grand Celebration at “Beit Baruch” Unites Generations Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Tashlich is traditionally performed on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, near a body of water (or, if it falls on a Saturday, on the second day). After noon, after Mincha, and before evening, it is customary to perform the Tashlich ritual. The essence of the ritual is the recitation of prayers invoking the “thirteen … Tashlich
