Arrest Made After Erratic Thief Attempts To Steal From Crown Heights Store
A classic case of de-escalation and professionalism after an erratic man attempted to steal from a Crown Heights store Tuesday night.
New Engagement!
Yossi Spalter (Weston, FL) Rochel Tenenbaum (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at The JCM
New Engagement!
Sruli Michaan (Sao Paulo, Brazil) to Leah Lipskier (Atlanta, GA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Alternate Side Parking and Meters Suspended on January 1st
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.
Golders Green Giant Menorah Shines Brighter Than Ever in its 42nd Year
One of the longest-running public Menorah lightings in the UK marked its 42nd year with an event that was bigger, brighter, and more meaningful than ever before.
Head Shluchim To Mark 70 Years Since The Founding Of Gan Yisroel with Major CKids Overnight Camp Grant
A new scholarship grant, matched by Mr. George and Pamela Rohr, will give every Jewish child the opportunity to attend a CKids overnight camp.
Citi Bike to Hike Rates for Fifth Straight Year
CitiBike is jacking up prices for the straight fifth year and partly blaming tariffs — demanding 41% higher membership rates and at least 240% more from casual cyclists since the program began in 2019.
An Ocean Themed Playroom Opens at Schneider Children’s Hospital in Israel
The playroom features interactive systems that respond to children’s movements. Every detail, from textures underfoot to visual effects on the walls, encourages exploration and ensures safe play.
Unique Safeguarding and Rescue Torah Scroll Dedicated in Kyiv’s KEDEM Community
The uniquely restored scroll, unlike a typical new Torah, has a remarkable story. Held for decades by a non-Jewish family, it required significant resources to redeem and return to Jewish hands.
British Rabbi to Lead “Oy to Joy” in Four Weeks
The course will be led by the highly respected Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet, a member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet and rabbi of Mill Hill Synagogue in London, UK, who was named by The Jewish Telegraph as one of the ten most influential rabbis in the United Kingdom.
Bondi Gunmen Acted Alone, No Evidence They Were Part of Terrorist Cell, Australian Police Report
Two gunmen who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month acted alone and there was “no evidence” they were part of a terrorist cell, police said on Tuesday.
Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
A deep dive into one of life’s most difficult questions—this session explores suffering, Divine justice, and the Jewish view on how meaning can emerge from even the darkest moments.
Eastern U.S. Braces for Arctic Plunge After Record-Setting Heat Last Week
Some areas experienced a 30-degree temperature drop as a powerful cold front moved across most of the central and eastern U.S., and Americans are now bracing for an arctic blast just after brief relief.
Crown Heights Goes “All In” on Mental Health
In true Chabad fashion, when the community identifies a need, the response isn’t just a nod-it’s a revolution. From subsidized therapy to 24/6 helplines, Crown Heights is tackling mental health with unprecedented vigor.
Preparing for Yud Shvat – Basi L’Gani 5726 Explained
Every year, the Rebbe delivered a discourse on one specific chapter which is the chapter of that year. The discourses pertaining to the upcoming Yud Shvat are from the years 5726 (1966) and 5746 (1986), which are based on Chapter 16 of the original discourse.
BDE: Rabbi Yakov Yehuda Weiser, 73, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yakov Yehuda Weiser OBM, an influential figure in the Chabad-Lubavitch community of Vienna, Austria, following an extended illness.
Video: Asara B’Teves with the Rebbe
In this video released by JEM, a recording of the Rebbe reciting penitential prayers on the Fast of the Tenth of Teves, 5725 (1965), can be heard, along with commentary by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, who was a yeshiva student at the time.
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