In this emotional testimony, Or recounts the horrors he lived through: the attack on the shelter, his abduction, life in Hamas captivity, the tiny rays of hope he clung to, and the strength he drew from his son to survive.
“If you were dealing in diamonds, you would certainly show up for work on that day. Do not treat our Talmidim any less than you would diamonds.”
Tradition has it that this niggun originated with the Shpoler Zeide, one of the great early Chassidic Rebbes, who would sing this upon waking up at midnight to mourn over the Beis Hamikdosh.
Enjoy the new Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Tishrei – Part II (Erev Sukkos to 26 Tishrei 5786) from the Badat’z of Crown Heights. The in-print booklets are available for sale at all our Crown Heights locations.
The store confirmed on its website that it has also shut down all of its locations across the United States.
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Sukkos (up to – but not including – Hoshanah Rabbah), including the laws of building a Sukkah and selecting the Daled Minim, for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Around 11:30am Friday, a 12-year-old riding his scooter was shoved off in an unprovoked assault in Crown Heights. Shomrim volunteers quickly intervened, leading to the suspect being located and arrested on an MTA bus by the NYPD’s 71st Precinct officers.
This publication is a historic event, which tells about the great appreciation that exists amongst Jews of all circles and denominations – for the activity of the Rebbe’s Shluchim who work tirelessly, in Jewish communities throughout Russia.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Schmul Osher Begun OBM, a dedicated Shliach in São Paulo, Brazil who dedicated himself incessantly to the education of Jewish youth and the construction of community life. He passed away over Shabbos, the 12th of Tishrei, 5786, following an extended illness. Updated with Levaya information.
President Trump announced over Shabbos that Israel had agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” in Gaza, adding that a cease-fire and hostage exchange would begin once Hamas confirms the deal.
Aryeh Leib Bolshinikov (Lod, EY) to Sarah Sinrot (Boyton Beach, FL)
Before an important rabbinical convention in Petersburg, Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah was taken aback by the amount of time and energy her husband was investing. “You cannot recreate the entire world!” she exclaimed.
Unlike broad shidduch platforms, this group is tailored for singles in their late 20s through early 40s, ensuring participants are among peers in similar life stages. By narrowing the age range, the group fosters a more realistic environment for meaningful introductions.
Yagdil Torah of Crown Heights has published a Kovetz Limud for Yud Gimmel Tishrei in both Hebrew and English for use by anash. Yud Gimmel Tishrei is the yahrtzeit of the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn, known as the “Rebbe Maharash”.
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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.
Yisroel and Toby Menkes from Montreal, Canada had a baby girl!
