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A stone heritage house in the Israeli town of Rosh Pina, where the Frierdiker Rebbe made an impromptu stop in 5689 (1929), is on the market for $1.29 million. Full Story, Video

A grassroots effort is underway in Crown Heights as local residents voice strong opposition to a proposed bike lane redesign on Brooklyn Avenue. Full Story

The first day of school at Lighthouse Early Learning Center was filled with excitement as returning students were welcomed bank and new faces greeted for the very first time.

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Watch: 100 Chabad yeshiva bochurim on their way from Israel to 770 Eastern Parkway in New York were introduced by the flight attendant, who invited one of them to sound the shofar for all passengers on board. Video

Israeli singer Eliyasaf Hefetz has released a new song, Treasure of Nachas. Inspired by the Gemara and Tanya, the message is that even a small step forward — especially in times of struggle or fatigue — can open the way to great blessing and nachas. Audio

In addition to the pre-Erev Yom Kippur subsidized Kaparos, NCFJE will offer subsidized Kaparos for $10 on Erev Yom Kippur. Full Story

Tune in today at 8:00 PM ET for the 45th annual “To Life” Telethon of Chabad in California, featuring joyful music, dancing rabbis, and celebrity appearances. Full Story, Video

King Township, Ontario, will now have its first permanent Chabad presence with the arrival of Rabbi Naftoli and Mushkie Shanowitz (nee Hecht) as Shluchim. Full Story

The Anash and wider community of Sydney came together this week to celebrate a landmark event: the Smicha Graduation of a group of bochurim who have spent the past year immersed in Torah study and Chassidishe growth. Full Story

Rabbi Zalman Shneur, Director of the Menachem Education Foundation (MEF), writes about R’ Shneur Hirsch OBM, who would have turned 44. Full Story