New Engagement!
Ariel Mansano (Los Angeles, CA) to Shira Chana Yadger (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at The Garden House 1386 S. John Pl
Picture of the Day
Members of the Vaad Hatmimim’s Tishrei operations team meet with Shmeilach Rosenfeld and Moishy Reichman of Oholei Torah ahead of the onset of Tishrei, to plan for the 1400 bochurim who will be eating daily meals in the Oholei Torah Ballroom.
Chabad Rabbi In Dispute With HOA Over Menorah In South Florida Community
A South Florida rabbi is in a religious dispute with his homeowners association after, he said, they are restricting him from expressing his religious views ahead of the Jewish holiday.
Vancouver Island Welcomes First Jewish School in 160 Years
Jews have called Vancouver Island, British Columbia, home for 160 years. Now, for the first time ever, its Jewish children are able to receive a formal Jewish education in their hometown. Kineret Tamim Academy of Victoria—Vancouver Island’s capital city—opened its doors this September, welcoming its inaugural kindergarten class of 10 students.
BREAKING: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Reportedly Indicted On Federal Charges
Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on charges connected to a federal probe, sources told The Post — as the defiant mayor claimed he was being persecuted by the federal government for speaking about the city’s migrant crisis.
The Chazzan of Boca: Meet Cantor Aryeh Leib Hurwitz
The field of full-time chazzanim (cantors) has grown smaller and smaller in recent years. But Chabad-Lubavitch of Central Boca Raton in southeast Florida is proud to have Aryeh Leib Hurwitz—a world-renowned singer—directing liturgical prayer and leading their services year-round.
TOMOROW NIGHT: The Crown Heights Unity Challah Bake, Will You Be There?
Bais Rivkah and Women of Iron Unite, in conjunction with Shuls, schools and organizations in the neighborhood, are calling upon our community to come together for an unforgettable evening — The Crown Heights Unity Challah Bake, happening on Thursday, September 26th, אור לכ״ד אלול at Bais Rivkah, 470 Lefferts Ave.
Chabad.org Revolutionizes Learning Ramabm With Interactive Quiz
For the past three years, chabad.org has been publishing an excellent resource for those who study Rambam’s Mishneh Torah following the one-chapter-a-day cycle: Chabad.org’s Rambam quiz, which enables you to quickly check in and see how well you’ve retained key points from the chapter just studied. Now with the cycle complete, the quiz is available for all Rambam learners.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Penalizing Public Utility Companies that Misrepresent Rate Increase Justification
Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Senator James Skoufis (S6710/A3746), which was signed into law earlier today by Governor Kathy Hochul, severely fines public utility companies that knowingly or deliberately provide false information to the NYS Public Service Commission in relation to rate increase proceedings.
New Engagement!
Yosef Nagar (Crown Heights) to Devora Roudnitskaia (Brighton Beach, Brooklyn)
Chabad of Poland Launches Emergency Appeal To Feed Over 5,000 Local and Ukrainian Jews During Rosh Hashanah
As the Jewish High Holidays approach, Chabad of Poland is mobilizing to provide over 5,000 meals and food packages to assist both local and displaced Ukrainian Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah. This initiative comes at a critical time, reflecting the organization’s commitment to community support amid ongoing challenges.
Mivtza Shofar Within Crown Heights, Now For The 6th Year
We are organizing people to go and blow Shofar in the homes of those in Our community, Crown Heights who for whatever reason are not able to go to shul for Tekiyas Shofar. Please see links below for REQUESTS and for VOLUNTEERS.
Lubavitcher Was Needle In A Haystack Match For Kidney Donation, She Went the Extra Mile
Imagine getting that phone call. You are a needle-in-a-haystack match for a woman in need of a kidney transplant, and she lives in Toronto. What would you do?
R’ JJ Hecht: “Avinu Malkeinu” That the Rebbe Made
Listen to this audio recording of Rabbi JJ Hecht as he tells a story of his youth and the “Avinu Malkeinu” the Rebbe made.
In First, Tanya is Translated Into Chinese
We have finished what seemed impossible: the first-ever-translation of the Alter Rebbe’s Tanya: “Gate of Unity & Faith” into Chinese! We are now ready to share its light with the world!
MyShliach Expands Popular Chidon Prep Program to All Children
Merkos 302’s MyShliach expands its successful Chidon Prep program to all children worldwide. Led by teachers specializing in Chidon material and test training, the in-depth program aims to help the global community of aspiring Chidon champions master Sefer Hamitzvos.
With Israel’s North Under Fire, Rabbi and Fashion Designer Team Up
It’s an unlikely partnership: Rabbi Shalom and Devorah Hertzel, co-directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Golan Heights; and Alice Duke, who is a fashion designer, tunnel engineer, and director of the Gederot War Room.
