New Engagement!
Dovi Bensoussan (Paris, France) to Shirel Ayache (St. Maur des Fossés, France)
Hatzolah of Philadelphia Inaugurates First Two Advanced Life Support Ambulances Licensed in Pennsylvania
Hatzolah of Philadelphia is proud to announce the inauguration of its first two brand new ambulances equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, marking a historic milestone in the organization’s mission to provide the highest level of emergency medical care to the community.
Union Street Fire Sends Flames Out The Windows, No Injuries Reported
The FDNY responded to reports of a fire on Union Street on Sunday morning and arrived to find flames billowing from the first-floor windows.
Getting The Inside Scoop On Chassidus
In honor of Lag Baomer and Pnimiyus Hatorah, Conversations in Chassidus releases a special episode with Rabbi Yossi Paltiel on how to connect to the inner mechanics of Chassidus, both philosophically, as well as practically.
Jewish Democratic Candidate Mike Goldfarb Enters NY-9 Race, Builds Ties To Chabad Through His Crown Heights Roots
A new face is entering the race for Congress in Brooklyn’s 9th District, and his connection to Chabad is growing through his roots in Crown Heights.
Take 5 Lottery Winner Purchases Ticket From Crown Heights Store
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the May 2nd TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket was sold at Terry Berry located at 1424 S. Johns Pl in Crown Heights.
Annual Campaign to Raise Funds for Crown Heights Hatzalah’s Ever-Expanding Services
In what has become a yearly tradition, as part of Hatzalathon #7, Crown Heights Hatzalah is hosting another “Hatzalah-thon” starting this week.
Ultra-Orthodox Woman Forced To Remove Head Covering At the DMV Sues
A pair of heartless DMV workers forced an ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn mom to strip her religious head covering for a driver’s license photo — leaving her “traumatized” and fearing an antisemitic ambush.
The Special Class Reunion With Rabbi Akiva Wagner A”H
This upcoming Monday, 17 Iyar 5786, will mark the third Yahrtzeit of my rosh yeshiva and personal mashpia – Harav Michoel Akiva Gershon a”h Wagner. To say that he lived an exemplary life and affected hundreds of talmidim, is an understatement.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Ending an Era of Bare-Bones Flying
Just after midnight on Saturday, the airline’s final flight touched down, and within hours, a carrier that had helped redefine low-cost travel in America for more than three decades ceased operations entirely—stranding passengers, idling thousands of workers and reshaping the economics of budget air travel overnight.
Ben Shapiro: Up Close & Personal With Rabbi and Rebbetzin Vigler
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Vigler of Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens took to the stage with famous political commentator Ben Schapiro in an event was sponsored by a grant from Joel and Nancy Hart with support from Lauren Gross.
The Rebbe’s 12: A Parenting Course Based on the 12 Pesukim
Exactly fifty years after the Rebbe introduced the 12 Pesukim on Lag BaOmer 5736, Chabad.org’s ChabadU is launching a new course that brings the Torah wisdom they contain to Jewish parents everywhere.
“I Can’t Believe What I’m Seeing”: Brazil Hosts a Massive Journey of 900 Jewish Young Adults from Russia
More than 900 students and young Jewish adults from across Russia and other FSU countries, arrived in Brazil with remarkable dedication. They undertook long and complex air journeys lasting over 24 hours, traveling through multiple countries across the globe.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #3, 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.
Clappy and Frank Show: Rabbi Hecht On Breathwork, Therapists, and Psychedelic Healing
Rabbi Shea Hecht sat down with the Clappy and Frank Show to discuss Clappy and Frank Show: Rabbi Hecht On Breathwork, Therapists, and Psychedelic Healing.
Weekly Story: “Do Everything You Can To Help Bring Moshiach!”
I copied this from my book A Day To Recall, A Day To Remember which is presently out of print. As always, your feedback and comments are greatly appreciated and welcomed.
New Engagement!
Levi Laufer (Crown Heights) to Rochel Mochkin (Rochester, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, May 3rd, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
