The Long History of Crown Heights With Shmully Blesofsky
Shmully Blesofsky, a Crown Heights native who has studied the neighborhood, provides a long-form history of the Shchuna available as a video on YouTube. Check It Out!
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #9, Warsaw Cemetery
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.
New Engagement!
Moshe Lein (Crown Heights) to Chaya Nadler L’Chaim: Sunday, June 14th, 6:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
BESHT: Hachono for Gimmul Tammuz
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Velly Slavin is a Shliach in Malvern Victoria, Australia. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Hachono for Gimmul Tammuz.
Yale University Professor Paul Franks Interviews Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky
Yale University Professor Paul Franks interviewed Rabbi Chaim Yehudah (Yudel) Krinsky, the personal secretary of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe OBM and Secretary General of the Lubavitch movement.
Weekly Story: An Honest Discussion
As this Shabbos is Shabbos Mevorchim chodesh Tammuz, and every farbrengen is going to be centered on the Rebbe and how to strengthen not merely our connection or hiskashrus to him, but our commitment to carry through on his ideals, and fulfill his requests, I decided to write the following article, before Gimmel Tammuz.
When the Rebbe Mentioned “Siri” by a Farbrengen
The Rebbe held 38 farbrengens on Shabbos Parshas Shelach (see image below for a full list). The sichos from these farbrengens span over 1,000 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos (transcripts) in Sichos Kodesh, and around 120 pages in the 12 English Hanochos published by Sichos in English.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Eighty-Five Years Strong — And Growing
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman peels apart a delicate question, how do you approach a person or issue that is in contradiction within the realms of Torah. The answer may astound you.
Fireworks Injure Crown Heights Youth as Shomrim Warns of Dangerous Trend
As summer approaches and fireworks become increasingly common in neighborhood parks and streets, Crown Heights residents are being urged to take the dangers seriously after another child was injured in a fireworks-related incident.
New Engagment!
Yossi Ouaki (Suresnes, France) to Raizy Kulski (Paris, France)
85 Years Later: Explore the Building That Changed a Hemisphere
In honor of this milestone, the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, is encouraging families, educators, shluchim, and communities to experience 770 more deeply through its immersive, self-guided 3D tour.
Picture of the Day
Following the Living Legacy conference in Washington D.C. this week, a delegation of Chabad representatives was invited to meet with Vice President JD Vance at the White House. Rabbi Levi Shemtov of American Friends of Lubavitch briefed the Vice President on the enduring legacy of the Rebbe, and Rabbi Avi Weinstein, COO of Chabad on Campus International, briefed him on the work of the Chabad on Campus network of Rabbis and Rebbetzins supporting Jewish students across hundreds of campuses worldwide.
BDE: Ariella Benhiyoun, 81, OBM
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Ariella Benhiyoun OBM, beloved sister, aunt, educator, and founder of Beis Medrash L’Nashim U’Lebanot who passed away on Thursday, 27 Sivan, 5786.
TTOP Pre1A Talmidim Shine At Chagigas Siddur
The TTOP Campus was filled with pride and joy at Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway this past Sunday, as the Pre1A talmidim celebrated their milestone Chagigas Siddur. Standing proudly on stage, the young boys welcomed parents and family members through a levedike song and thanked them for coming.
Behiros Bringing Chassidus to Non-Chabad Yiddish-Speaking Chassidish Communities
Through farbrengens, publications, and Shabbos programs conducted in heimishe Yiddish, the organization has drawn hundreds of participants from communities across Monsey, Williamsburg, Boro Park, Lakewood, and beyond who are seeking inspiration, clarity, and a deeper connection to Yiddishkeit.
Weekly Letter: Does the Law of Hasogas G’vul/Encroachment Applies in the Area of Torah Education?
On the topic of shlichus – as we learn in this week’s parsha of the sending of emissaries by Moshe Rabbeinu on a mission – our letter this week deals with shluchim of the Rebbe – and a basic and clear guideline for them in connection with Chabad shlichus.
Pocono Raceway Debuts First Kosher Food Stand in NASCAR History
In what is almost certainly a first for the 78-year-old sport, the Pocono Raceway will be introducing a kosher concession stand at the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend.
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