Nine photographers from the Chabad-Lubavitch community were invited by COLlive.com to each submit an image that best represents the Hebrew year 5785 (October 2024–September 2025). Their selections span events, landscapes, and moments of faith.
1. Helping Hand
During the CTeen International Shabbaton in New York (February 22–25, 2024), Jewish teens simultaneously covered their heads in a gesture of unity and faith. The moment reflects community bonds and shared purpose.[1][2][3]
2. Between Heaven and Earth
A drone captured a secluded Alpine village straddling Italy and France at 500 meters altitude. Meandering roads thread a panorama of snow-topped peaks and verdant valleys, illustrating Europe’s hidden beauty.[4][5]
3. Am Yisroel Chai in Manhattan
At Motzei Shabbat on February 24, 2024, over 3,000 CTeen participants gathered in Times Square for a Havdalah ceremony. The sea of candlelight showcased Jewish pride in one of the world’s busiest intersections.[6][7][8]
4. Faith in Action
On March 15, 2024, a demonstration in Tel Aviv called for the release of hostages held in Gaza. Protesters paused to don tefillin, linking prayer with protest and underscoring faith’s role in crisis.[9][10][11]
5. The Awe of Niagara Falls
On August 10, 2025, before Niagara Falls, the photographer recalled the verse “Mah Rabu Ma’asecha Hashem” (“How manifold are Your works”). The cascading water framed nature’s power and inspired contemplation.[12][13]
6. Quiet Majesty
Under a full moon on June 18, 2025, Sand Hollow State Park in Hurricane, Utah, was bathed in soft lunar light. The park’s red sandstone cliffs took on an ethereal glow witnessed by Chabad on Campus students.[14][15][16]
7. A Cabin in the Woods
Along Seven Lakes Drive in New York’s Hudson Valley, a simple cabin was lit by a single shaft of sunlight at 7:30 AM on September 5, 2025. The photograph reveals quiet serenity deep within the forest.[17][18]
8. Big Moments
On July 12, 2025, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, two boys and their father prepared for a double Bar Mitzvah. The trio adjusted their hats and yarmulkas, capturing the anticipation of a cherished family milestone.[19][20][21]
9. A Quick Word with God
Amid sirens warning of incoming rockets on October 7, 2023, a small group hurried to pray at the Western Wall. The urgency of their prayers underscored resilience in times of danger.[22][23][24]
