Gallery: Chabad Photographer Visits Moscow
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki made a visit to Moscow, Russia, capturing the iconic Moscow weather and the bustling Jewish life.
Trump Admin Temporarily Blocked From Freezing $10B in Child Care, Social Services Funding to New York and Other Blue States
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration on Friday from cutting off more than $10 billion in social services and child care funding to five Democrat-led states over fraud concerns.
BDE: R’ Mordechai Antal, 60, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mordechai Antal OBM, a member of Anash in Montreal, Canada who leaves behind a wife and children. He passed away on Friday night, the 21st of Teves, 5786.
‘8th Day’ In A New Song in Honor of Yosef Mokir Shabbos
For 8th Day’s approach to their new song “Shabbos State of Mind”, the story is really about the value of faith over riches. Finding a diamond in a fish doesn’t make you Yosef Moker Shabbos.
Baby Girl!
Yossi and Rivky Shain from Brooklyn, NY had a baby girl!
Massive Protests Rock Iran as Regime Cracks Down, Drawing Global Attention
As protests in Iran enter their second week, the Islamic Republic is facing one of its most severe challenges to its hold on power in recent years, with widespread demonstrations demanding an end to its authoritarian rule.
BDE: Tova Miriam (Gitty) Astolin, 59, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Tova Miriam (Gitty) Astolin OBM, a wife, mother, and sister from Crown Heights. She passed away on Shabbos, the 21st of Teves 5786. Updated with Levaya information.
Photo: At the Rebbe’s suggestion, three generations of Rosenblums were photographed together at Adath Israel.
A Walk That Spanned Generations
I did as the Rebbe suggested and added the line: “Our synagogue bridges the ocean of time to bring together the generations in a common quest for eternal values.”
PSA: New Traffic Light At Rutland and Troy
A new traffic light has gone up in Crown Heights, and drivers should beware. The new traffic light has been placed at the intersection of Rutland Road and Troy Ave in Crown Heights.
New Film Revisits the Kfar Chabad Attack
Lessons and Guidance from the Rebbe after the Kfar Chabad Attack.
CHJCC Releases Highlights of 2025, and Initiatives For 2026
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council has released a report on the highlights of their work over 2025, as well as initiatives planned for 2026.
Double Your Luck Ends Tonight at the Oholei Torah Auction
Now through Motzei Shabbos at 11:59 PM, participants can take advantage of the Double Your Luck promotion and receive twice the chances to win.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Mazkeret Batya: Original Observant Yidden Moshav in Erertz Yisrael, 1883
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.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Highlights Interesting Facts of the Rambam in Its Latest Magazine
In honor of Chof Teves, the Yahrzeit of the Rambam, Tomchei Temimim shares an excerpt from the latest edition of Tomchei Temimim Magazine with interesting facts about the life of the Rambam.
Rabbi Mordechai Gurary, center left, at a farbrengen with the Rebbe.
Weekly Story: The Rebbe’s (Shabbos) Farbrengens
As noted last week, I am continuing writing up aspects of the Rebbe’s farbrengens, that may not be known to all. As always, your feedback and comments are greatly appreciated and welcomed.
New Engagement!
Chaki Vogel (London, UK) to Shayna Brod (Stockton, CA) L’Chaim: Sunday, Jan. 11th, 7:30pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl
Weekly Dvar Torah: Exile and Redemption Then and Now
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about the two types of exile, and how they are inextricably entwined, requiring us to break out on our own towards redemption.
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