As we celebrate the auspicious birthday on Chai Elul of the two luminaries of chassidus – its founder, R’Yisroel Baal Shem Tov and the Baal Ha’Tanya, R’Schneur Zalman – we share a letter of the Rebbe, in answer to a young man who says he doesn’t have anything to take out from his periodic study of the Tanya. The Rebbe clarifies a misconception and gives some specific advice.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada.
Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway opened its doors for the new school year, welcoming back talmidim who arrived with big smiles, high energy, and a real excitement to begin learning.
Oholei Torah Preschool and Pre1A opened its doors this week with an atmosphere of joy and excitement as talmidim began a new year filled with discovery, growth, and Chassidishe chinuch.
Ms. Judy Waldman, a yacht broker, has been living in South Florida for the past thirty-six years. She was interviewed in June 2026.
Thousands of Shluchim to gather in Crown Heights under a theme centered on achdus, chizuk, and the power of choosing good
Mendel and Sara Perlstein from Norwood Park, IL had a baby girl!
The shocking silence from our local leadership is just as concerning as the future of Southern Crown Heights, but I am optimistic that with a unified community approved plan of action hopefully we can turn things around.
Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday that it will restore daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, with flights set to resume in September.
Mendy Dubov (Orlando, FL) to Rochel Croitoru (Coral Springs, FL) L’Chaim: Thursday, August 27th, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
The Markel family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of Mrs. Henna Markel OBM. Times and location in extended article.
The greatest chance for rain and thunderstorms is currently expected between approximately 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rain chances are expected to taper overnight, although an isolated shower remains possible through midday Friday.
As part of an effort to prevent immigrants who would require financial support during their stay from entering the United States, the State Department announced that all US visa applications from around the world will be suspended for the coming period.
‘Armeia Admora’ marks two decades of Torah learning at the Central Yeshiva Ketana of Moscow, featuring newly published maanos kodesh from the Rebbe, a previously unpublished shiur from the Rosh Yeshiva of Mir, and historic correspondence from rabbonim of the Soviet era.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Henna Markel OBM, a young wife and mother living in Crown Heights. She passed away on the Tuesday, 12th of Elul, after a lengthy illness.
Cheder Oholei Torah warmly welcomed talmidim in grades 1 through 7 for a year of growth in Torah, Yiras Shamayim, and Chassidishe chinuch. The talmidim entered their classrooms with excitement, reconnecting with friends and meeting the devoted Rebbeim who will guide and inspire them throughout the year.
Just six months ago, construction began at Lubavitcher Yeshiva to add two additional floors to the Yeshiva. Today, just six months later, those floors are complete and ready to welcome the talmidim as they begin the new Shnas Halimudim in beautiful new classrooms.
