Some 33% of NYC students were chronically absent in the 2024-25 school year, meaning they missed at least 10% of classes, according to the most recent data available.
The two days of Rosh Hashanah 5787 were marked by large gatherings of Jews throughout Moscow, as synagogues and Chabad Houses across the Russian capital filled with worshippers for holiday prayers, Shofar observances, and communal celebrations.
Yisroel Noach and Slava Blank from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
The policy, announced in a community-wide letter dated 28 Elul 5786, follows what organizers describe as an overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s changes, which brought a more orderly and focused atmosphere to the annual celebration.
Two thieves wanted for grand larceny were tracked down and arrested last week in a textbook operation between Crown Heights Shomrim, Boro Park Shomrim, and the NYPD.
The halls of Cheder Menachem Kingston were once again filled with excitement and energy as more than 700 students returned to school following summer break, beginning a new year of learning, growth, and Yiddishkeit.
Eitan Katz has given us niggunim that have become part of the most meaningful moments of the year. Now he joins Benny to revisit the music that shaped him, share stories behind the songs, and explore the impact a niggun can have.
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.
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, artist and rabbi Yitzchok Moully has unveiled his latest annual Shofar artwork, continuing a creative tradition that has become a signature of his work.
The year 5786 tested the Jewish people in ways few could have imagined—and Jews worldwide lived up to that test, again and again, with resolve, unity and a pride that refused to be diminished.
Mendel relented and agreed to depart that night—Rosh Hashanah—for Uzbekistan. In order to observe the holiday as best they could, Dovid hired someone to take their belongings to the station, and the family walked.
As we conclude our 11th (K) year of posting this Weekly Story and the third year of A Taste of Chassidus, I thank all who have taken the time to write me an email or stop and say that you enjoy it. This includes the thought I am posting this week about our footwear at the Ohel. I am not a Rov, and I am not saying Halachah, rather I am noting observations.
Mordechai Eckhaus, a Crown Heights Hatzalah Paramedic, tells the story of September 11th, 2001 from his perspective at the foot of the North Tower.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks to the meaning of blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashana. What is it trying to accomplish? And why on Shabbos is this accomplished in another way?
The Rebbe held 40 farbrengens on Rosh Hashana. The sichos from these farbrengens span around 300 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos (transcripts) in Sichos Kodesh, and around 50 pages in the 10 English Hanochos published by Sichos in English.
As we prepare and navigate our homes and families through Tishrei, we can do so with intention, asking ourselves: How do I want my children and family to experience Yom Tov, and what do I want them to remember about the Yom Tov they experienced in our family?
The Machzor Companions are prepared for those davening at home without a minyan. They include an easy-to-follow guide to the Piyuttim along with explanations, annotations and suggested niggunim.
