INBOX: The Million-Dollar Question – Where Is the Security at 770?
Because when $800,000 in security funding is associated with 770, yet the building still feels exposed, something is broken. And pretending otherwise is no longer an option.
Alternate Side Parking Suspension Extended Through Tuesday
The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
Chief Rabbi of Estonia Efraim Shmuel Kot to Receive Order of the White Star
The state honor recognizes Rabbi Kot’s 25 years of dedicated service to the Jewish community in Estonia and his contribution to its spiritual development.
At 20 Degrees Below Zero: Kyiv’s Jewish Community Launches Emergency Relief Effort
Extreme temperatures, power outages, and a severe shortage of heating and hot water — and the Jewish community is not waiting. Food, winter clothing, shoes, and humanitarian aid are being distributed to thousands in need.
Aryeh Hurwitz With His First Original Composition “Ilu Finu”
“Ilu Finu” is Aryeh Hurwitz’s first original composition, marking a meaningful milestone in his musical journey as both a singer and composer.
Tonight! What to Look Forward to at the Women’s Live Virtual Siyum HaRambam
As the Women’s Siyum HaRambam takes place this evening, organizers are sharing a preview of what participants can expect at this meaningful, fully virtual gathering for women and girls of all ages.
Baby Girl!
Shlomo and Devorah (nee Cohn) Gewirtz from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Who the Rebbe Was Thinking About?
I didn’t know the answers, but I wrote to the Rebbe about several things, including how she did not want to touch the cake. The Rebbe responded to the other questions, and with regard to the young woman, he wrote, “She should hold it with a glove.” It worked, and she ate it.
Weather Alert Issued For NYC on Sunday
NYCEM is monitoring a coastal low-pressure system expected to bring cold temperatures, breezy winds and a very small potential of light snow to the city, which may lead to slick road conditions and potential travel disruptions over the weekend.
Suspect Charged, High Bail Set After Vehicle Ramming at 770 Eastern Parkway
Dan Sohail was arraigned in NYC court and faces multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree assault as a hate crime and criminal mischief as a hate crime, among other related offenses.
Siyum HaRambam Spurs a Global Dive Into Hilchos Moshiach
On 15 Iyar, 5751, the Rebbe stood outside 770 and handed each chossid a booklet titled Dvar Malchus. Inside were four sichos on the Rambam’s Hilchos Moshiach — halachos that, in the Rebbe’s words, contain “clear directives for our generation.” As the once-in-three-year Siyum HaRambam arrives this Monday, that booklet is once again front and center.
Yud Shvat Farbrengen Held In Créteil, France
A Grand Farbrengen for Yud Shvat was held at the Chabad House of Créteil, led by Rabbi Haim Mellul and his son Srouli. The Farbrengen also took place with Rabbi Shmuel Labkovski, a Rabbi at the Brunoy Yeshiva.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Knerret, Miriam’s Well, House & Shul R Mendel Vitepsker, R’ Chaim Abulafia’s Kever
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!
Levi Weinbaum (Crown Heights) to Freida Malka Weltman (London, UK)
New Engagement!
Shlomo Galperin (Montreal, CA) to Chana Leigh (Cambridge, UK)
Rabbi Nosson Gourarie Farbrengs For Bais Levy Yitzchak In Pomona
Personal insights and stories from Rabbi Nosson Gourarie made an impressionable and impactful farbrengen on the occasion of Yud Shvat at Bais Levy Yitzchak in North Pomona.
Weekly Story: My Investment For a Tremendous Return
This week I am going to write something I mentioned in a farbrengen of Yud Shevat. Being that a few years ago I wrote a book on the Shpoler Zeide, I feel compelled to write this public service letter to his descendants.
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