Baby Boy!
Chaim and Devorah Leah Pil from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
125 East 55th Street: What We Know and What It Means for Crown Heights
There has been considerable discussion about reports of a proposed 120 bed homeless shelter at 125 East 55th Street. CHJCC has been looking into it, speaking with City officials and trying to better understand both this proposal and how the process works.
Why Do We Place Stones On A Matzeiva?
What is the source and reason of the Jewish people placing a stone on a matzeiva (headstone) and is this a Chabad custom?
Yeshiva Begins at YTTL Queens
Chief Rabbi of Be’er Sheva, and Av of Batei Hadin in Be’er Sheva Rabbi Avrohom Deri, inspired the Bochurim to Limud Hatorah with a Koch and Geshmak, with a fire and zest.
First Crown Heights Cheder to Open This Year Welcomes Students On the 4th of Elul
In accordance with the Rebbe’s clear directive, Ohr Menachem of Crown Heights holds its their first day of cheder on 4 Elul. Following the joint ‘Prep & Training day’ on 3 Elul, teachers put the learning into practice the very next day, even as many camps are still in session.
After 44 Years: Remains of Missing IDF Soldier Yehuda Katz HY’D Located
IDF representatives have notified the family of Yehuda Katz that remains belonging to the fallen soldier have been located.
New Engagement!
Rafi Horowitz (Coral Springs, FL) to Nicole Sender (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Thursday, August 27th, 7:30pm at Chabad of Parkland 7170 Loxahatchee Rd. Parkland, FL
Woman Fatally Stabbed During Dispute in Crown Heights Park
A woman was stabbed to death during a dispute inside a Brooklyn park early Tuesday, according to police.
Chabad of Folsom Breaks Ground on New 23,000-Square-Foot Jewish Community Center
The new center will serve Folsom, El Dorado Hills and the surrounding region, and will include a shul, social hall, classrooms, youth spaces, CTeen lounge, mikvah, offices and additional community spaces.
Kosher Advisory: Snapple Fruit Punch Transitioning to Kosher Certification
As the product transitions to kosher certification, only bottles bearing the OK kosher symbol are certified kosher. Bottles of Snapple Fruit Punch that do not bear the OK symbol should not be considered kosher certified.
Dovi’s CGI Florida Celebrates 20 Years of Torah By Heart To The Rebbe
Campers and staff of Dovi’s CGI Florida gathered on the final Friday of the summer to present the Rebbe with a gift of Torah by heart and to celebrate their collective and individual achievements at the 20th Annual MBP Award Ceremony.
BDE: Mrs. Shifra Stone, 80 OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Shifra Stone OBM, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and educator. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, the 3rd of Elul, 5786.
Picture of the Day
In preparation for Simchas Beis Hashoevah, the organizers, the Badatz, CH Askonim, and NYPD representatives met to plan and discuss several initiatives to elevate the kedusha and authentic Chassidishe Simchas Beis Hashoevah atmosphere.
Weather Alert Issued For Potential Heavy Rain Sunday Night Into Monday
According to the National Weather Service, most of Sunday is expected to remain dry before showers move into the region this evening. Initial rainfall is expected to be primarily light to moderate, although an isolated thunderstorm or heavy downpour is possible.
History in Moldova: New Chief Rabbi Formally Inaugurated
In a historic ceremony attended by Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Kalman Ber, senior rabbis, Jewish community leaders and guests from several countries, Chabad emissary Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod was formally inaugurated as Chief Rabbi of Moldova.
From Notorious Drug House to New Development: 704 Lefferts Avenue Set for Major Transformation
Building permits have been filed for a new six-story mixed-use development at 704 Lefferts Avenue, between Troy Avenue and Albany Avenue. The proposed building will rise approximately 75 feet and contain nearly 9,500 square feet of space, including five large residential units and community-facility space.
The Price of Their Advice
He turned to one of the wealthy men and asked if he was supported by the communal fund. The man told the Rogatchover that, thank G-d, he was not in need of support from the community: “I have enough of my own.” The Rogatchover continued to ask the same question of each of the wealthy men, and they all responded the same way.
