Inside the Tishrei 5786 issue of COLlive Magazine: Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov’s rise as a sought-after posek, Chagit Leviev-Sofiev’s empire, the limits of forgiveness after October 7, California Shluchim bottling Shiraz, plus chinuch, food, and an exclusive map of Crown Heights shuls. Full Story
By COLlive reporter
The COLlive Magazine – Tishrei 5786 / October 2025 issue has arrived in time for Yom Kippur and Sukkos, bringing stories of leadership, inspiration, and community at the start of the new Jewish year.
This month’s cover story features Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov, the newly appointed rov of Empire Shtiebel in Crown Heights. In his early thirties, Rabbi Kasimov has already established himself as a trusted halachic authority, serving as a model for the next generation of rabbonim.
Chagit Leviev-Sofiev opens up about her life at the intersection of family, philanthropy, and global business. From her Queens home to boardrooms across the world, she shares how Jewish values guide her choices and why she sees herself as an ambassador for Yiddishkeit.
As the world still grapples with the trauma of October 7, author Rabbi Gil Student explores whether Judaism requires forgiveness for terrorists—or if some crimes lie beyond mercy.
In California’s wine country, Rabbis Dovber Berkowitz and Chaim Leib Hilel reveal how their hands-on kosher winemaking has become an unexpected bridge to Jewish connection, weaving shlichus into vineyards and barrels.
For the first time in years, a full map and listing of the shuls in the Crown Heights neighborhood was created by COLlive in collaboration with the Association of Crown Heights Shuls. Designed for easy removal and display, the map lists the names and addresses of the local shuls, which have experienced exponential growth in recent years.
Also in this issue: a moving JEM photo gallery of Yom Kippur with the Rebbe, COLlive photographers present their favorite photo of the year, Chinuch Matters insights from the Menachem Education Foundation, festive Tishrei recipes from home cooks and influencers, and activity pages for children.
COLlive Magazine contains exclusive content and is printed and mailed to homes in Crown Heights and around the United States. To receive the printed copy at your home, subscribe at COLlive.com/magazine
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