Body Of Returned Hostage Identified As Eliyahu Margalit HY’D
Military representatives notified the family of Eliyahu Margalit, 75, that his body was returned to Israel by Hamas last night, following his identification by forensic experts.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Har Hazeisim Colel Chabad Cemetery#1
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: Halachic Responses to Scientific Developments
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yacov Barber for many years was a Shliach in Melbourne Australia. He was a Dayan on the Melbourne Bes Din. He is currently residing in Crown Heights and is a Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Advocate in Beis Din Proceedings. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Halachic Responses to Scientific Developments.
Twin Girls!
Yeheil and Chana Bracha Moscowitz from Detroit, MI had twin girls!
President Trump’s Announces New Measures Expanding IVF Access and Affordability
President Trump announced today measures that will lead to increasing accessibility and lowering the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF). These measures include lowering the price of IVF drugs, accelerating FDA approval of IVF treatments, and other directives.
New Engagement!
Mendel Schapiro (Crown Heights) to Shterna Garelik (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Oct. 21st, 8:00pm at 1468 Union Street
FBI Arrests Terrorist Who Entered Israel On Oct. 7, He Was Living in Louisiana
Mahmoud Amin Ya-qub Al-Muhtadi, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, is accused of violating terrorism laws by helping or attempting to help a foreign terrorist organization through his alleged involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Weekly Story: The Truth Always Remains the Truth
I am posting this week a point which I mentioned at a farbrengen with mesivta (high school) age bochurim (students) during Chol Hamoed Sukkos, at a Simchas Beis Hashoeiva farbrengen.
Weekly Dvar Torah: A New Beginning
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman connects the release of the hostages from Gaza to another new beginning, one that takes place each year on Simchas Torah.
Baby Boy!
Ari and Debby Levertov from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 645 Lefferts Apt. 1E
Simchas Beis Hashoeva on the Rooftop of Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Talmidim, fathers, and rabbeim of Tomchei Temimim joined together for a night of dancing, song, and true Simchas Yom Tov.
CHJCC Welcomes New CEO, Rabbi Mendel Marasow, as Rabbi Eli Cohen Transitions to New Leadership Role
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is entering a new chapter. The CHJCC Board of Directors has appointed Rabbi Mendel Marasow as the incoming Chief Executive Officer.
Baby Boy!
Tzvi and Simmie (nee Kershner) Gellman from Parkland, FL had a baby boy!
Information to be Menachem Avel The Morris Family
The Morris Family will be sitting Shiva following the passing of Tair Simcha Morris OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Video of the Day
Rabbi Liraz Zeira, the Chabad Shliach who lost his legs when he stepped on a landmine in Syria, did not let his situation deter him from his Shlichus. Watch his actions this Sukkos.
Tribute To Rabbi Shmuel Plotkin OBM
Rabbi Shmuel Plotkin, 97, Shliach to Berditchov and a great Talmud Chocham passed away. Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gives a tribute in his honor.
Here’s My Story: 500 Things On My Mind
Rabbi Avrohom Wineberg has served as the administrator and lecturer for adult Torah education at the Bais Chabad Torah Center of West Bloomfield, Michigan, since 2000. He was interviewed in March 2025.
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