A Transformation In My Shlichus I Didn’t Expect
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov reflects on an experience from his Shlichus that impacted a family and had a lasting impact on the broader community.
Guided by Hashgacha Pratis: How Two U.S. Military Veterans Laid Tefillin for the First Time and Celebrated Their Bar Mitzvahs
Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Shliach and Chaplain in Baltimore, Maryland and director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad (JUSA), shares the remarkable hashgacha pratis that led to two U.S. military veterans to lay Teffilin for the first time and celebrate their Bar Mitzvahs.
CHJCC Seeking Candidates to Serve on Greater Crown Heights Community Boards
Following the strong participation and feedback at the recent Crown Heights Town Hall, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is calling on qualified community members to step forward to serve on local Community Boards representing Greater Crown Heights.
CTeen Announces Move to Nassau Coliseum for Historic February 22 Mega Event
The global Jewish teen movement has officially announced that its signature Sunday Mega Event will take place on February 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, marking the first time a Chabad organization will host a program in a major stadium.
Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders: Chabad’s Global Teen Network Continues to Thrive
For thousands of Jewish teens, CTeen isn’t just an after-school program. It’s the first place they feel truly seen.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Today January 19th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Extreme Cold Snap in NYC Could Bring Real-Feel Temps Below 0 — And Won’t End Anytime Soon
A frigid cold snap is headed for the Big Apple — with real-feel temps potentially dropping to below 0 and the chill persisting through the end of the month.
At the Ohel, Young Professionals Cap Weekend of Inspiration with Commitment to Bring It Home
Largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals concludes at the Rebbe’s resting place.
42nd Annual Hiloula of the Baba Sali to be Held in Crown Heights
Merkaz Sefarad Chabad, under the leadership of Rabbi Lazer Avtzon, is once again partnering with Reb Hirschel Lipsker and his wife Annette (a granddaughter of the Baba Sali), and their children and grandchildren, to bring you this uplifting event.
1200 Stand Strong at CYP Encounter Havdala
As Shabbos came to a close at the largest international gathering of young Jewish professionals, more than a thousand young Jewish professionals packed the Oholei Torah ballroom for an emotional evening of solidarity and Jewish pride.
Freed Hostage Opens Empowering Shabbos at Encounter
From a powerful talk by freed hostage Eliya Cohen to a moving Shabbos candle-lighting and meals hosted by Crown Heights families, Friday flowed seamlessly into a deeply uplifting Shabbos at CYP’s Encounter Shabbaton.
Travel Advisory Issued For Sunday Over Snow Storm
NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Today, some parts of the city could see between 1 to 2 inches of snow.
From Speed Dating to “Shtetl” Tour, Friday at CYP Encounter Offered Depth and Connection
Five hundred young Jews filled Oholei Torah hall on Eastern Parkway to make history at the Met@Chabad matchmaking marathon, a structured, values-based experience designed for real connection rather than swiping.
Seeing Beyond the Complaint
In a private audience I said that recently one of the board members had been leveling painful personal attacks against me. “Sometimes people are upset because of a personal matter,” the Rebbe said, “and they take it out on the rabbi. If you would inquire, you would learn that he probably had a loss on Wall Street.”
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Mazkeret Batya #2: Original Shul, R’ Shmuel Molivover
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.
New Engagement!
Shlomo Helfen (Northampton, MA) to Sarah Cohen (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Sunday, Jan. 18th, 8:00pm at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel
BESHT: Moshe Rabbeinu’s Question, Hashem’s Answer, and the Lesson for Our Lives
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendy Hershkop is the Sgan Menahel of the Oholei Torah Mechina Division. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Moshe Rabbeinu’s Question, Hashem’s Answer, and the Lesson for Our Lives.
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