New NYC License Plate Rules Go Into Effect
New laws tightening rules against obscured license plates in New York City went into effect on Wednesday.
Package Thief Caught By Shomrim After Crime Spree
A Crown Heights criminal is facing the law Tuesday after he was caught red-handed stealing packages thanks to Shomrim.
Miami Hospitals See Surge in Jewish Resources Thanks to Chabad
Chabad of Miami’s hospital chaplaincy initiatives is in the midst of a significant expansion. It has given hundreds of Jewish hospital employees, patients, and their family members new avenues for connection and spiritual support during challenging moments.
WEDNESDAY at 1:45PM: Grand Pesach Rally at 770
A Grand Pesach Rally is scheduled to take place at 1:45pm on Wednesday, the 2nd day of Chol Hamoed at 770. The event will include Mincha, the 12 Pesukim, and feature a special performance.
BDE: Mrs. Esther Cohen, 57 OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Esther Cohen OBM, a resident of Crown Heights and much loved mother and grandmother.
Join A Shiur On Meseches Sotah, Finish Before Matan Torah
Join a daily shiur on Meseches Sotah and complete the Sefer before Shavuos.
Laws and Customs: Sefiras Ha’omer
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Sefiras Ha’omer for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
China Strikes Back, Raising Tariffs on US Goods From 84% to 125%
The nation’s move to raise its tariff on US imports from 84% to 125% marks its third retaliation as tensions between the two trade partners escalate.
Terrorist Involved In Mumbai Attacks Extradited To India To Face Terror Charges
The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Gallery: Preparations For Pesach
Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman captured some moments in Crown Heights as the community prepares for Pesach.
New Engagement!
Yossi Krinsky (Vilnius, Lithuania) to Rochele Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden)
JLI: Everything You Need to Know About Pesach
This masterclass o the holiday of Pesach was given by Rabbi Chaim Block.
Credit: Yisroel Teitelbaum - @jewish.giant
Weekly Story: A Promise Made A Promised Kept
The following thought I heard this past Shabbos from Rabbi Nissim Mangel Sheyichye. As always, your feedback and comments are greatly appreciated and most welcomed.
“The Jewish Community in Russia is doing a lot to preserve Religious Traditions and Customs”
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his Pesach greetings through Chief Rabbi of Russia to the Jewish people of Russia, acknowledging their work in preserving the religion and customs.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Pass-Over Passover
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman brings together two special occasions, the 123rd birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Pesach, expounding on the joy of each special day.
Video of the Day
Watch an excerpt from Eli Stefansky‘s Daf Yomi Shiur, MDY, for Makkos Daf 3, (Friday, 13 Nissan 5785 – April, 11, 2025). Featured in the clip is Rabbi Shloimy Klein, a Crown Heights businessman and advocate and supporter of the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Gamified Matzah Baking Initiative Brings Pesach Experience To 300 Communities Worldwide
In the days leading up to Pesach, over 300 communities hosted the Great Matzah Bake-Off, a global event powered by CKids International at Merkos 302, uniting more than 9,000 children around the world in a hands-on, meaningful pre-Pesach experience.
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