Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Menachem Farkash grew up in LA currently learning in kollel in Crown Height. He will be giving this week’s shiur on the topic of if you can leave the techum on shabbos for pikuach nefesh?
Mendy and Shternie (nee Epstein) Goldshmid from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Chazal, our Gedolim, and Tzaddikim have Shown us many paths to our avoda in Elul. Whether we approach Elul with joy, fear, tshuva, connection, or all of the above, one thing is for sure, Elul is opportunity! Let Kumzitz Alive – Elul inspire us to take advantage.
Being that next Shabbos is the birthday of both the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe, I decided to write a point that I am planning to mention bezras Hashem, this Thursday evening at a farbrengen in honor of this auspicious day.
A new book for children, titled “The Mikdash Movement,” explores the unique significance of Bais Rabbeinu, both during Golus and at the cusp of Geulah. Produced by the Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302, this exploration comes to life through fun learning experiences, and a guided video tour with Mendy Pellin.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman relates his reflections on the month of Elul and the constant struggle between the body and soul.
At the Wednesday night wedding of Mendel and Chayale Goldman (Tennenhaus), that took place in Miami, three Teshuras (Mementos) were distributed to the guests.
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold in Crown Heights for the Sep 12th TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing.
A collaborative initiative from multiple Merkos departments, this year’s Tishrei site from Merkos 302 offers an extensive array of timely resources to support Shluchim as they prepare for a significant influx of participants this year marking the first anniversary of October 7th.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban stepped down Thursday under pressure from City Hall in the aftermath of raids by federal agents that targeted a slew of police officials and close aides to Mayor Eric Adams.
Amidst centuries-old gravestones in Keszthely, Hungary, an unlikely scene unfolded this summer. Jewish teens from across the globe, armed with gardening tools and determination, breathed new life into the forgotten Jewish cemetery.
Thinking is a powerful thing. Thinking positive thoughts will change the world.
As we begin the new school year – we share a letter of the Rebbe regarding the higher education of a daughter, some important factors to keep in mind and the question of college.
Aside from elucidating a philosophical framework, the Rebbe employed concrete tactics to advance Chassidic art. A significant step came in late 1977, when the Chassidic Art Institute, also known as the CHAI Art Gallery, opened on Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
This year’s Camp Gan Yisroel UK (CGI UK), wrapped up its most successful summer, attracting a large number of campers from all over the world.
With great excitement and hope for a fruitful and successful academic year, the new school year was launched in hundreds of formal educational institutions and informal educational projects in over 100 cities across 11 countries in the former Soviet Union.
