PSA: Tonight Begins Vsain Tal Umatar L’Vracha
Tonight, Tuesday, we begin saying Vsain Tal Umatar L’Vracha during the Amida of Maariv.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Yehuda Sirota (Coral Springs, FL) to Batsheva Konikov (Fort Lee, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
How a Catholic Saxophonist Found His Way into Hasidic Weddings
John Tendy is a saxophonist, producer and audio engineer who has been successful in the Jewish music industry for the last 25 years. In this episode, John shares stories about his experience in the community and how a non-Jew was attracted to the Jewish music scene.
Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies to Inaugurate Landmark $20 Million Campus in the Heart of Jerusalem
On Monday, December 8, 2025, the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies will celebrate the grand opening of the Mayanot World Center, marking a new chapter for Chabad’s flagship learning institution in Israel.
Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) December Life Insurance Awareness Month Launches in Crown Heights
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC), together with Rabbi Lazer Avtzon, is launching December Life Insurance Awareness Month, a community-wide effort to promote education and responsible planning around life insurance.
Body of Thai National Sudthisak Rinthalak Returned From Gaza
Military and Foreign Ministry representatives notified the family of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak that his body was returned to Israel by Palestinian terror groups, after forensic experts completed identification efforts.
Eric Adams Signs Anti-BDS Executive Order As Mayor-Elect Mamdani Prepares To Run the City
Mayor Eric Adams announced an executive order Wednesday barring New York City from making business or pension investment decisions that discriminate against Israel — in a veiled swipe at his BDS-supporting successor Zohran Mamdani.
Baby Girl!
Katz and Katz (nee Chaya) Dov from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!
Mendel Raitport (Brooklyn, NY) to Devora Haskelevich (Philadelphia, PA)
A Menorah Parade for Each Night of Chanukah!
Following the success and overwhelmingly positive feedback of previous years, Crown Heights families now have the opportunity to join a Menorah Parade on any night of Chanukah.
Historic Synagogue in Ukraine Devastated in Arson Attack
The incident occurred at the famous synagogue of the Sadigura Chassidic dynasty, the Kloyz Kadisha (the Holy Synagogue). The site is a place of pilgrimage and prayer for Chassidim, and serves as a living memorial to the start of an era.
Oholei Torah Hosts Inspiring Young Alumni Gathering
Oholei Torah held a vibrant and uplifting Motzei Shabbos event for young alumni, on Yud Kislev, drawing an exceptional turnout of more than two hundred fifty participants between the ages of twenty two and thirty two.
With Hundreds of Anglos Arriving, Chabad is a Beacon in Neve Shamir
Neve Shamir’s new Anglo community is mostly recent olim — without local family or friends to support them. There’s also a quiet stream of individuals who grew up ultra-orthodox but didn’t quite fit in back home, seeking a community that accepts them as they are.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Benjaminson (Glenview, IL) to Liba Wilansky (Portland, MN)
Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold SNAP Benefits from New Yorkers Unless The State Hands Over Recipient Information
The Trump administration has threatened to cut off New Yorkers’ SNAP benefits if it doesn’t receive recipients’ data from state leaders.
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Section 8 Payments Delayed for December After Government Shutdown
Following a record 43-day government shutdown, funding for Section 8 housing assistance has been delayed for December, according to a statement from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
Avraham Fried Sings Hop Kozak – Live 2025
Watch as Chabad singer Avraham Fried sings Hup Kozak with an orchestral backing at Israel Live show.
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