On the day he turned 77, Reb Zvi Hirsch Gerzhoi, fondly known to all as “Grisha,” passed away. He served as the shamash of the “Marina Roshcha” shul in central Moscow for over two decades and was devoted in heart and soul to the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Azerbaijan’s security service on Saturday revealed that it foiled an attempt to assassinate the country’s chief rabbi, Rabbi Shneur Segal.
As shul was coming to an end Friday night, a Shabbos candle tipped over in a Crown Heights home, leading to a fire that caused significant damage but thankfully left no injuries.
A mail thief made famous after driving a distinctive white Alfa Romero sedan with temporary plates and stealing from mailboxes has got his just reward, a slew of felonies, after being arrested by the postal police last month.
The students at Oholei Torah Preschool were given the unique opportunity to experience Pesach in a way they will never forget, thanks to the incredible efforts of Morah Mushky Sanowicz.
Every Pesach we ask the four questions, but this year, we’re adding on a fifth: Do shadchanim trust in Hashem?
Rabbi YY Jacobson Joins Leigh Ioffe on “Heart 2 Heart” for a Raw and Uplifting Conversation on Challenges, Healing, and Geulah.
For more than two decades, Landa—director of Chabad of Greater St. Louis—has been at the helm of what has grown into one of Judaism’s largest digital services. This year alone, more than 100,000 people are expected to use the online tool to fulfill the pre-Passover tradition of selling their chametz—leavened products forbidden during the holiday.
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.
In preparation for the unveiling of Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Way, new signage was installed on President Street.
As Anash and Jews world-wide are preparing and contemplating about Yud Aleph Nissan, the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday, so we begin saying chapter 124 in Tehillim that day, I am noting one of the primary thoughts which I will be saying at a farbrengen.
The move is in retaliation for Trump on Wednesday hitting China with a “reciprocal” 34% tariff on Chinese exports — on top of the 20% levy he imposed earlier this year.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explores the 11th of Nissan, the Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and a special day for all.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day, held to emphasize the importance of morality in education, a cause championed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
Get ready to level up your Yom Tov and Rosh Chodesh with DJ Farbreng and Mendy Worch. TYH bring you a Hallel experience that slaps from start to finish.
To someone who is wishing the Rebbe happy birthday on the occasion of his birthday – Yud Alef Nissan – the Rebbe shares his thoughts on the idea of a birthday in general and specifically on the American custom when wishing someone happy birthday.
With Pesach just around the corner, Crown Heights Hatzalah is reminding the community to take extra precautions to ensure a safe and healthy Yom Tov. From cleaning preparations to the Seder nights, being mindful of potential hazards can help prevent unnecessary emergencies.
