New Engagement!
Yisroel Levin (Palo Alto, CA) to Gittel Stein (Southfield, MI) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM Lower Level
“A Yiddishe Mameh” — Remembering the Heart of Chanie Elewitz
Friends. Former students. Parents. Neighbors. People from different stages of her life, some from childhood, some from decades ago, some who have only crossed paths with her briefly. Each message has been a reminder of how Chanie touched others, often without realizing it herself.
High-Profile Speakers to Address Young Jews Navigating Today’s World at Record Young Jewish Professionals Gathering
The upcoming CYP Encounter Shabbaton will feature an array of incredible speakers sharing what it means to live as a proud Jew in every setting, from the White House to life as a survivor.
New Engagement!
Itav Estrin (Vancouver, Canada) to Binah Zhornitsky (Vancouver, Canada)
Holocaust Survivor Killed in Kherson Shelling
The Jewish community of Kherson is in shock and mourning following the death of Yevgeny Bondar, an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor who succumbed to injuries sustained in a shelling attack on the war-torn Ukrainian city.
Merkos Chinuch Office & Menachem Education Foundation Presents New AI Training Course For Teachers
Every day, educators are hearing new AI terms and tools but aren’t always sure what they are, how they work, or how they can be used appropriately in the classroom. That’s exactly what this training aims to address.
Trump Administration Freezes More Than $10 Billion in Child Care, Family Support Funding — Crown Heights May Feel Impact
For families in Crown Heights and throughout New York City, the pause in federal funding hits close to home. New York relies heavily on these federal grants to operate its child care and family support infrastructure, and the freeze threatens immediate disruptions.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Tuesday
Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended on Tuesday for a holiday. Parking meter rules remain in effect. Trash collection will still occur.
Oholei Torah Launches 70 Years Celebration With Uplifting Staff Melava Malka
Oholei Torah opened its week of 7 events for 70 celebrations with a beautiful and inspiring Melava Malka honoring the very people who bring its mission to life each day.
Vaad Hakohol To Host Second Town Hall To Discuss Progress
The Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights will be hosting its second Townhall meeting with its members with a progress update for the residents of Crown Heights and to discuss matters pertaining to the community.
Information To Be Menachem Avel The Minkowicz Family
The Minkowicz Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of Rabbi Leima Minkowicz OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Peace Through Strength Author Visits YLTY
Yeshivas Lubavitch Tiferes Yisroel was honored to host Elisha Pearl, author of Peace Through Strength, for an inspiring evening with our bochurim in Beit Shemesh.
Crown Heights Merkaz Sefarad Chabad To Host Annual Hiloula Event For Rabbi Yaacov Abuhatzeira
Merkaz Sefarad Chabad and the Zaetz family are proud to invite you to the annual Hiloula of Rabbi Yaacov Abuhatzeira, זצוק”ל, a.k.a the Abir Yaacov.
Stolen Items Recovered, Arrest Made, After Shomrim Called During Theft In Progress
A quick phone call and speedy response Sunday ended with a thief arrested and stolen items recovered after Crown Heights Shomrim was called during a theft in progress.
Over 100 Camps Join CKids Camp Directory
Since going live, the site has already seen nearly 900 users, and more than 100 camps are now listed, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for staffing and summer planning in the CGI community.
Orthodox Jewish Judge Tapped To Lead Maduro Trial Was Involved In Past Chabad Case
One of the most intriguing glimpses into Hellerstein’s legal career—especially for the Chabad-Lubavitch community—is his role as counsel for Barry Gurary in the 1980s lawsuit over the ownership of the Chabad library.
BDE: Rabbi Leima Minkowitz, 85, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Leima Minkowitz OBM, who served as Director of Beis Rivkah for many decades.
