I suggest you read יהדות התורה והמדינה which AFAIK was written at the behest of the Rebbe (rumor is that after publication the comment from the Rebbe was נישט גענוג שארף). https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/עלייה_לארץ_ישראל
People take off their shoes at the ohel?
No leather, some people wear yk-style shoes, slippers, or crocs. Some people go in socks.
This was always a thing for Lubavitch? Where does this hanaga originate from?
On the bottom of the page
Can’t read it. Can you post the link?
it's good to be a Lubavitcher
Anyone down for a DO simchas chosson v'kallah?
Are 4 week engagements typical?
Definitely on the quicker side. The soonest possible the better.
How on earth do they get halls (outside of CH)?
that may be why...
What song is this ? https://twitter.com/mforshem/status/1756490575195283768
Surprised you can't find it lolIt's called "After Yechidus niggun" https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=it7fNV3Fy0k&si=VKw3esA-LmC3v61Q
Who made it ?