Five people were treated for distress Motzaei Shabbos after an Iranian missile was launched toward central Israel, triggering sirens across the region. According to local reports, part of an interceptor missile struck the home of a Chabad family in the southern section of the city.
The Merkos Chinuch Office invites Historia teachers of grades 6–12 to a focused professional development session: “Building Thinkers, Not Just Test-Takers: Teaching General and Jewish History with Skill.”
At that point my parents were not close to Chabad, and certainly not my sister, either. But my father did go to 770 from time to time to daven, and it seems that the Rebbe was keeping tabs on my sister through him.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
With great sadness we report the passing of Yosef Yellin OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on Monday, the 13th of Adar, 5786.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yacov Barber for many years was a Shliach in Melbourne Australia. He was a Dayan on the Melbourne Bes Din. He is currently residing in Crown Heights and is a Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Advocate in Beis Din Proceedings. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Windows to Freedom: Biurim from new haggadah by Rabbi Barber.
In his new book, Clear Vision: Living by the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Guidance, he presents a deeply personal memoir of his struggles in joining Chabad, balancing his personal avodas Hashem, and spreading Chassidus.
This week I am posting certain points that I heard as well as said at a farbrengen in connection to Tes Adar [Sheini], as it is 86 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe came to America to live.
In the coming days, the U.S. Embassy hopes – if conditions permit – to operate flights from Ben Gurion Airport. At this stage, details are still being worked out, and seats will be extremely limited.
Mordy Slavin (Sydney, Australia) to Chavi Werner (Dallas, TX)
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman ties the story of Purim to a lesson on the Jewish way of dealing with challenges and how this method should be applied today.
The young scholars in grades 3–7 have been studying Jewish history, mitzvos, brachos, and traditions, reviewing and testing each other in preparation for the big event.
This is yet another spit in the face by our Congresswoman towards her Jewish constituents. This June 23 we can make history by voting her out in the Democratic primary, as long as we are all registered as Democrats and show up to vote.
From the complex “Argument from Design” to the “Argument from Prophecy,” this session takes you on an intellectual adventure through Jewish history.
During remarks on the House floor, Yarmulka-wearing Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) condemned Tucker Carlson’s statements about Chabad which has triggered condemnation and jokes across the world.
Shuey Geisinsky (Five Towns, NY) to Mushkie Shmukler (League City, TX) L’Chaim: Sunday, March 8th, 8:00pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
Yehuda Simon (Crown Heights) to Tzirel Blachman (Remsen Village, NY)
