New Engagement!
Schneur Sanowicz (Crown Heights) to Renah Barashi (Plantation, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Today’s Siyum Broadcast – Yud Beis Av at 2:00pm
Today’s siyum on Maseches Tamid will be given by Rabbi Avrohom Hertz, shliach at Chabad of Bensonhurst.
Popular Summer Kollel for Mechanchim Extends for Two More Weeks
Following the overwhelming enthusiasm and positive response from participants, the Summer Morning Kollel for Mechanchim held in the Rebbe’s Shul at 770 has been extended for an additional two weeks, beginning Monday, י״ג מנחם־אב (August 3). Mechanchim who have not yet participated are warmly invited to join this unique opportunity.
Menachem Levy and Simcha Friedman Team Up for Uplifting “Vayivchar B’David” Duet
Chabad singer Menachem Levy of France has released an energetic new duet with renowned Chassidic vocalist Simcha Friedman, performing the beloved Chabad niggun “Vayivchar B’David.”
Residents Furious as New Homeless Shelter Planned for East Flatbush and Remsen Village, Amid an Uptick in Crime
The proposed development calls for a multi-story 61-foot-tallbuilding on a 3,000-square-foot lot, with construction expected to be completed and the shelter scheduled to open in summer 2028.
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $800M — Tenth-Largest Prize in History
The Mega Millions jackpot shot up to $800 million as no player won the grand prize for Friday’s drawing, continuing the four-month winless drought that propelled the prize to the tenth-highest in the game’s history.
Today’s Siyum Broadcast – Yud Aleph Av, Motzei Shabbos at 11:00pm
Today’s siyum on Maseches Kerisos will be given by Rabbi Avrohom Gerlitzky, maggid shiur, Oholei Torah.
Massive Fire Causes Extensive Damage at the Alter Rebbe’s Ohel in Haditch
A massive fire broke out Friday night at the Ohel complex of the Alter Rebbe, causing millions in damages to one of the Chabad world’s most significant historic sites.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Historic Pre-Revolution House in Flatbush, Today A Chabad House
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.
A Business, Not a Handout
At first Mr. Bliner thought this was a new venture that Dovid had conceived. But then he heard from Mr. Meir Malka, whom Dovid had sent to him, that he used to purchase second-quality rolls directly for Deitsch Plastic. “I am out of this business,” Dovid told Mr. Malka, “and now it is Misha’s line.”
Baby Boy!
Shmuel and Mussie Wagner from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachar: 666 Crown St.
INBOX: Shabboss V’Nishmartem
This week is Shabbos Nachamu. We also lein Parshas Vo’eschanon, the highlight of which is the Aseres Hadibros. Much has been written and said about both and the fact that they occur together. So, it’s quite understandable that two pesukim in our parsha do not get as much attention.
New Engagement!
Asher Trestman (San Diego, CA) to Estie Shear (London, UK)
Weekly Story: Mach Duh Eretz Yisroel – Transform Exile Into Eretz Yisroel
Being that this Shabbos is the 11th of Av, the yahrzeit of Reb Hillel HaLevi Paritcher, I thought it is only proper to mention something about Reb Hillel, and connect it to what I said in a class / farbrengen style on Tisha B’av about golus (exile) in general and Tisha B’av in particular.
Today’s Siyum Broadcast – Yud Av at 2:00pm
Today’s siyum on Maseches Makkos will be given by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Greenberg, educator at Machon Layahadus and mashpia at Kahal Chasidim.
New Engagement!
Yanky Rimler (Crown Heights) to Leah Abend (Sherman Oaks, CA) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 26th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Comfort We Earn—and the Comfort We Never Could
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman discusses the upcoming Shabbos Nachamu, and the special place that comfort has in our relationship with G-d.
