Annual Campaign to Raise Funds for Crown Heights Hatzalah’s Ever-Expanding Services
With Hatzalah’s ever-expanding scope and scale, the ambitious goal of raising $613,000 this year couldn’t be more necessary.
Sixtieth Yortzeit of Wonderous Gaon Marked in Town of Malachovka
The 60th yortzeit of HaGaon Rabbi Yitzchak Aizik Krasilschikov O.B.M., author of the commentaries “Tvuna” and “Toldos Yitzchak” on the Talmud Yerushalmi.
Body of Zvi Feldman HY’D, IDF Soldier Lost During The First Lebanon War Recovered
The IDF and Mossad recovered the body of Sgt. First Class Zvi Feldman, who went missing in the 1982 First Lebanon War’s battle of Sultan Yacoub, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced.
Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases for the First Time in 30 Years
The country’s measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases for the first time in 30 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed this week.
Community Bonfire Thursday Night in Crown Heights
As Lag B’omer begins Thursday night, a community bonfire event will be taking place at Wingate High School located at 600 Kingston Ave. (between Rutland Rd and Winthrop St).
HatzalahThon 6: The Time Is Now!
This is more than a campaign — it’s a call to action. Lives are on the line. From the sirens to the silence, from the chaos to the care every moment counts.
TODAY: New Sefer Torah To Be Welcomed In Crown Heights
A new Sefer Torah will be welcomed in Crown Heights today at 12:00pm. The Siyum will begin at 1349 President Street, with the procession at 1:00pm marching to F.R.E.E. at 1383 President Street.
Baby Girl!
Kovi and Rivky (nee Danzinger) Raksin from Hollywood Florida had a baby girl!
Happening Tomorrow: A Morning That’s More Than Just a Breakfast
Tomorrow morning, the women of Crown Heights will gather for the annual Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim Women’s Breakfast. While the program is always special, the breakfast introduces something extraordinary this year.
Yagdil Torah Compiles Publication For Yud Gimmel Iyar
The 13th of Iyar is the day of the passing of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib, third son of the Rabbi and Mekubal R’ Levi Yitzchok and Rebbetzin Chana Schneersohn and brother of our Rebbe. The Yagdil Torah organization has compiled a publication with Mishnayos, selected stories, and rare correspondents of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib in honor of Yud Gimmel Iyar.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Jerusalem History: Property of Toras Chesed, Gutnick Building, 100 Year Bakery
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.
Chabad Opens in Niagara Falls USA
With special permits from the State Park in place, Rabbi Yehuda and Yehudis Lorber, who founded Chabad of Niagara Falls, U.S.A, are bringing Jewish awareness and connection through their Mobile Center — a repurposed RV.
BESHT: The Rebbe’s view on לֹ֥א תַעֲמֹ֖ד עַל־דַּ֣ם רֵעֶ֑ךָ
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Shlomo Litvin is a Shliach of the Rebbe in Lexington Kentucky. A prolific writer and educator, he speaks internationally on Jewish issues. Rabbi Litvin serves in numerous leadership roles in Kentucky and reaches hundreds of thousands online. He will be giving this week’s shiur on “The Rebbe’s view on לֹ֥א תַעֲמֹ֖ד עַל־דַּ֣ם רֵעֶ֑ךָ”.
Weekly Story: Hashgacha Protis Showed the Importance of Donating A Kidney
I was invited this year to join the Renewal [Kidney] Family Shabbaton which takes place on Shabbos Shira. The six to seven hundred attendees represented the wide spectrum of American Jewy, and amongst them were over a minyan of Anash, a small representation of Lubavitchers who are either kidney donors, supporters, or kidney recipients.
New York Assembly Member Supports Budget Provision to Reduce Oversight of Private Schools
In a passionate speech on the New York State Assembly floor, Assembly Member Wieder voiced strong support for a budget provision aimed at reducing the State Education Department’s oversight of private schools.
WATCH LIVE: The Funeral of Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM
Join Anash and Crown Heights residents as they say goodbye to Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM, a person who has brought incredible joy to the Crown Heights and Chabad community.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Transformative Journey of Iyar and the Soul’s Ascent
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman deconstructs the counting of the Omer, explaining its significance as a powerful tool towards self betterment and personal upkeep.
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