An extremely rare and unusual stone seal from the First Temple period, about 2,700 years old, bearing a name inscribed in paleo-Hebrew script and a winged figure, was discovered near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount, in the Davidson Archaeological Garden.
Inspiring and fascinating stories of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and boys and girls.
This summer, Camp Yeka provided a life-changing Jewish camp experience for over 90 disadvantaged Jewish boys from Ukraine, offering them a much-needed break from the harsh realities of life.
Rabbi Zev Sirota is retired from active service in the IDF and living in Brooklyn, where he continues to spread Torah. He was interviewed in April 2024.
The bochurim and staff of YSP Morristown took their annual Group and class photo for the summer of 5784.
by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin and the American Jewish Archives. For more historical documents, please subscribe to Rabbi Dalfin’s YouTube channel, Here! On February 15, 1942, Congregation Knesset Israel of Cincinnati held a celebration in honor of his 60th birthday for […]
This August, more than 200 Ukrainian Jewish refugees enjoyed a two-week respite from the trauma of life in their war-torn homeland, as Chabad of Poland hosted them for a summer retreat focused on allowing children and their parents a break from life in a war zone.
Meni Neimark (Odessa, Ukraine) to Chavi Bruk (Peterburg, Russia)
Hundreds of thousands of young men and women from all over Israel – and from all types of backgrounds – are (still!) giving their all to protect their country, its citizens, and Western civilization itself. They are sacrificing their freedom, their comforts, and their safety – for us. How do they stay motivated? Where do they find the inspiration?
Every once in a while a true historic gem surfaces bringing memories of past years back to life. These four recordings provided to Crownheights.info are from Camp Gan Israel Montreal 1994, when one of the staff members went to the home of Rabbi Zalman Goldstein and made these recordings.
The IDF last night rescued the body of hostage Sergeant (Redacted at families request) HY”D, a fighter in the 77th Armored Battalion who was killed in battle after his tank was attacked near kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th.
CSSY is launching the annual Back to School campaign to distribute backpacks filled with all the necessary supplies to children in the Crown Heights community. Over 400 children will be receiving backpacks bursting with brand-new supplies.
Delve into the strange Talmudic encounter between Rabbi Eliezer and an “ugly” man, and what it teaches us on how we ought to find the soul in every living being.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City in effect from 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. Wednesday, August 28. According to the National Weather Service heat indices are expected to reach the low 100s.
An ambulance driving lights and sirens down a Crown Heights street slammed into multiple parked cars Monday, sending one car onto the sidewalk.
This article is for every teacher, therapist, coach, and anyone in our community who has believed in a child like mine. Your unwavering support is the reason my son thrives in his learning.
The final week of Camp L’man Achai was an unforgettable experience. The staff is keeping in touch with their campers and their families to help bring the camp spirit to their homes and communities.
