BDE: Rabbi Moshe Dov Ginsburg, 61, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Moshe Dov Ginsburg OBM, the Rebbe’s Shliach to the area of Haifa in Eretz Yisroel. He passed away over Shabbos, the 28th of Nissan, 5785.
HY’D: IDF Soldier and Police Officer Killed In Gaza Fighting
An IDF soldier and a police officer were killed during fighting in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood on Friday afternoon, the military and police announce.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Jerusalem History 2025
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.
BESHT: Chof Ches Nissan and Chodesh Iyar
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Boruch Sholom Jacobson is a shliach to Hunter College in NYC. He will be giving this week’s shiur on Chof ches nissan and chodesh iyar: The Rebbe’s mandate to do all you can and the month of healing.
Information To Be Menachem Avel The Raitport Family
The Raitport Family will be sitting Shiva following the passing of Rabbi Menachem Raitport OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Honest Reporting Releases Interactive Map Shows Locations of Gaza’s Known Terror Tunnels
Honest Reporting, a media watchdog group, has developed an interactive map of known Hamas terror tunnels and locations of important incidents.
Weekly Story: The Meaning of Moshiachs’ Seudah – Bringing Moshiach in Our Life
This Shabbos is the 28th of Nissan, thirty-four years since the Rebbe said his famous sicha of, “I did whatever I can to bring Moshiach, and now I am giving it over to you.” The Rebbe then explained that his intent is not that we merely learn and discuss aspects about Moshiach and the era he will usher in, but we should live our lives, with a true feeling that our actions will usher in that era. In simple terms, we should bring Moshiach into our daily life.
Chaim V’Chessed: Traveling to Israel? Don’t Forget Your ETA!
With the conclusion of the busy Pesach travel season, many are now returning to Israel after the holiday, while others are arriving for the first time. Whether you’re a seasoned visitor or a newcomer, it is absolutely vital to confirm that you have a valid ETA in hand before traveling.
New Engagement!
Shlomo Werde (Crown Heights) to Gila Bensusan (London, UK)
Weekly Dvar Torah: Feast of the Future – Shor Habor and Livyasan
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman discusses the laws of Kosher, and how these aren’t just food regulations; they are a divine map of spiritual elevation.
Inspirational Spanish Women’s Retreat Kicks Off in Panama City
Nearly 100 Jewish women from fifteen Latin-American countries touched down in Panama City today for the start of the first-ever Spanish-speaking women’s retreat, an inspirational weekend organized by the Spanish Desk at Merkos 302.
Baby Boy!
Chezki and Mushkie Golowinski from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 539 Crown Street
Letter From The Editor: They Weren’t “Protesters”, And The Community Showed Their Displeasure
When a group of masked people screaming genocidal slogans comes to your community and sets up shop at a contentious flashpoint location, they aren’t “protesters”, they are instigators. The community wasn’t having it, and the message was made clear.
In Israel, Bringing Passover to 3,100 Wounded Soldiers
For many, the Passover seder conjures up memories of family huddled together, celebrating the Exodus from Egypt. This year in Israel, though, with hundreds of soldiers wounded and in hospitals and 59 hostages still in Palestinian captivity in Gaza, the idea of freedom almost seems like a dream out of reach for some.
Itamar Ben-Gvir Takes Tour of 770 As He Visits Crown Heights
On a visit to Crown Heights facilitated by Chabad of Chevron, and hosted by Bais Shmuel Chabad, Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made a stop at 770 Eastern Parkway, where he received a tour and davened in the main Shul.
New Engagement!
Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva
Annual Tut Altz Event To Focus on Actualizing Your Geulah Potential
This Motzei Shabbos, April 26 (28 Nisan 5785), at 9:45 PM ET, thousands are expected to tune in for a global livestream event titled “Moshiach in Me”, marking the day the Rebbe issued an urgent and historic call: to do everything we can to bring Moshiach.
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