Alternate Side Parking Suspended for Purim
Alternate side parking regulations will be is suspended for Purim, on Friday, March 14. Parking meters will remain in effect.
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SURVEY: Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah Auction, Sunday, May 25th – Will You Be There?
KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
If you are unable to join in person, don’t forget to purchase your tickets online at kscvk.org.
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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
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Video of the Day
Watch this recap video from the 45th International Siyum HaRambam which saw thousands descend on the Bedford Armory in Crown Heights to mark the Siyum as the Rebbe wished.
New Lubavitch Mesivta Opening Its Doors In Northwest Florida This Coming School Year
Led by distinguished Rabbi and Yeshiva principal, Yoseph Wernick, and under the auspices of Head Shliach Chabad Lubavitch of the Panhandle, Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman, a new Lubavitch Mesivta
nestled in the spectacular “American shtetl” farm community “Dror Acres” will be opening for this coming school year.
Purim Shturim Dance Mix Featurim Berel And Chony Zucker
Musician Shlomo Hecht Brings together the Zucker Brothers for their first-ever duet.
Megillah Readings: Every Hour on the Hour in Crown Heights
Across Crown Heights, shuls, schools, and homes will be hosting Megillah readings for anyone in need. We present a list of times and locations at which Megillah readings are open to the public.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi, the Mashpia of the Central Lubavitcher Yeshiva at 770 Eastern Parkway, was captured on camera as he was Menachem aval Chaim Eliyahu Wilchanski following the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilchanski OBM of Tzfas.
Here’s My Story: The Russians Are Coming!
Following a long career in social services, Rabbi Mordechai Dov Ber Pupko succeeded his father in heading the Bais Torah Damesek Eliezer synagogue – the “Pupko Shul” – in Flatbush, Brooklyn. He was interviewed in February of 2014, and passed away several weeks ago, in February of 2025.
New Book by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin Explores Chabad and Yeshiva University
A new book has been released by author and historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin exploring the connections between Chabad and Yeshiva University.
Rabbi Avtzon Opens the Ohio “State of the State” Address with Prayer
Every year, Mr. Mike Dewine – the Governor of the state of Ohio – gives his “State of the State” address in which he outlines his priorities for the new year. This year, the Governor’s office reached out to Rabbi Gershon Avtzon – Cincinnati, Ohio – to give the opening prayer.
International Siyum HaRambam Announces Raffle Winners
The International Rambam Celebration Committee is excited to announce the winners of the three raffles for a dollar of the Rebbe.
Baby Girl!
Mordechai and Chana (nee Langman) Lightstone from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Rabbi Yaacov Behrman Takes Off The Gloves, Calls Out Contractor Of Kingston Ave Construction For Disregarding Community’s Needs
After more than a year, and multiple requests, Rabbi Yaacov Behrman of the Jewish Future Alliance took off the gloves and lambasted the contractor of the Kingston Ave street construction for blatantly disregarding the community’s needs.
Purim Joy Empowers Barnard Jews in Face of Campus Antisemitism
For Jewish students at Barnard College and Columbia University, the significance of Purim—which this year begins on Thursday evening, March 13, and continues through Friday, March 14—has taken on new dimensions this year. As distinctly antisemitic campus disruptions once again escalate, many students are finding deeper connections to the holiday’s theme of Jewish survival and the Jewish triumph over hatred.
Oholei Torah Mothers Committee Brings Purim Joy to Cheder Classrooms
With Purim around the corner, the Oholei Torah Mothers Committee brought a special touch of creativity and excitement into the Cheder classrooms, engaging students in a meaningful yom tov craft.
This Purim, Bring the Simcha and Mitzvos of Purim to Others
Lamternshtik has been working tirelessly to create this opportunity for Crown Heights families. We’ve mapped out dozens of routes, each with about 20 Jewish homes, and pre-packed Mishloach Manos and Matonos Laevyonim, all ready to be delivered with respect.
Good News from Tomsk: Government to Renovate ‘Cantonists’ Synagogue
On the eve of Purim, joyful news arrived regarding an extensive renovation that the Siberian government has decided to undertake for the historic synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia.
Op-Ed: The Costumes We Don’t See
As Purim approaches, the question on everyone’s mind is the same: What are you dressing up as this year? At Amudim, we deal with people who wear costumes every single day of the year—not for fun, not for Purim, but to hide the truth about who they really are.
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