New Collection
See all the new places we went recently, and light up lives.
Parshas Lech Lecha — Chanuka, Cheadle, Manchester
The Shabbos was a celebration of song, dance and beautiful unity between the two groups, but it really didn't feel like two groups at all. Everyone got on so well with each other, with the Yeshurun members going out of their way to make their guests feel at home. As with each TCUK Shabbos, many myths were dissipated and barriers broken when the two groups realised that, as Jewish people, our similarities are far greater than our differences.
Brondesbury Park, UK
Brondesbury Park United Synagogue in Northwest London welcomed special guests for Shabbos. 'The Traveling Chassidim' brought their trademark Chassidic warmth and liveliness with them. The group of men and ladies (and a baby!) came to share their love of Yiddishkeit with the BPark folk, allowing the community to learn about a different approach to authentic, undiluted Judaism.
Toronto, Canada
Toronto, you were next. Home to famous Jewish philanthropists, we couldn't leave you out of our route. One participant enthused: “She told me this was the best Shabbos and the most uplifted and connected she's ever felt. It made my heart so full to see everyone dancing and really enjoying. It really dispelled what many think about the chassidic world.”
Ottawa
Oh, Canada! We packed up our bags and we came, and we are so glad that we did. Visiting your capital city Ottawa was a wonderful experience. We got such a warm welcome from our fellow brethren, and we can't wait to do it again.
Mezuza Party
A mezuzah is hung on the doorpost of every Jewish home. It symbolizes the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Traveling Chassidim celebrated the hanging up of such a mezuzah in one Jewish home in New City, NY, and presented the family with a mezuzah-shaped cake.
Challos Distribution
The sweet, delicious, tantalizing taste of fresh-out-of-the-oven, homemade challos — lovingly baked by Chassidim volunteer bakers, collected, packed up in Shabbos bags and distributed to families that may not have experienced the sweet taste of Shabbos in their homes yet. If you would like to be added to our distribution list to receive homemade challos weekly, please contact us at travelingchassidim@gmail.com.
Yahrtzeit — Rabbi Noah Weinberg
Rabbi Noah Weinberg was a legend who transformed the trajectory of Klal Yisroel in a way that had an infinite effect on tens of thousands of yidden of the 20th century. His Yahrtzeit was celebrated by one of his avid talmidim, Rabbi Aryeh M. Royde of Monsey, NY, in a beautiful display of finding pleasure in Hashem's world with both body and soul.
Bensalem, PA
Traveling Chassidim and Pennsylvania have a long history together — it almost feels like coming home again every year. Havdalah was made with a special silver wine cup belonging to Dr. Mel Twersky, inherited from the Trisker Maggid, founder of the dynasty of Chernobyl.
Leeds
The greater Leeds community enjoyed a beautiful, inspiring Shabbos arranged by the Leeds community Kollel. Approximately 300 people participated in total, including kollel families who moved to Manchester or Gateshead and came back to Leeds just for this Shabbos. The highlight for many was the Havdala ceremony with an accompanying concert, as the darkened room gradually filled with the light of over one hundred Havdala candles.
Olney
Olney, you stole our hearts right from the start. The sweet Yidden we met left an indelible impression for a lifetime. We are so grateful that we chose your community for one of our excursions.
Denver, Colorado 2021
We missed you, Robert Kahn, so we went back for a visit. We spoke to Robert about lighting Shabbos candles and this is what he responded with: “What a blessing it was to hear your voice before Shabbos began. These are my Shabbos candles that I lit, and I will light them every Shabbos.”
Slichos 2022, Savannah, Georgia
Part of our ongoing collection of recent Shabbatons and events.
Shabbos in the Shtetl for Ezra Academy
Ezra boys spent a recent Shabbos shteiging with the Traveling Chassidim in Monsey. The warmth of the experience was a perfect environment to reflect on the advantages of spending post-high-school years learning in Israel. From the opening at the home of the Roydes to the Seudah on Friday night and the Melave Malka hosted by the same family, Ezra has extreme hakaras hatov for their hospitality.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, on the map you seemed so far away — long plane ride, shtreimels and all. Little did we know it was so well worth it. Every additional mile showed us that in distance we could be living miles apart, but in reality we all belong to the same nation.
San Antonio, TX / Mezuzah in Manchester
More stops on the TC trail, bringing the same warmth and unity to each community we visit.