New Engagement!
Dovi Zaetz (Crown Heights) to Hanni Ladayov (Paris, France)
A New Beis Medrash Takes Shape Behind 770, Spacious Learning Hall Advances at Remarkable Speed
Construction at the historic Union Street Kollel site is moving rapidly toward a new 4,500-square-foot learning facility, designed to accommodate hundreds of bochurim and learners while keeping future development of 770 Eastern Parkway in view.
Crown Heights Resident Contracts West Nile Virus and Needs Our Help
For the past seven years, Yoel has been part of the Crown Heights Jewish community, quietly making a difference in the lives of those around him. Now, Yoel and his family are facing a difficult chapter, and the community he has come to call home has an opportunity to give back to someone who has given so much of himself to others.
Woman Accused of Stabbing Chabad Rabbi With Syringe Claims Mistaken Identity; Judge Sets $50,000 Bail
Prosecutors say suspect targeted Jewish men in Midtown Manhattan and spared another man after he identified himself as Muslim.
Ahead of Kinus, 18 New Communities Join the Fastest-Growing Frontier of Shlichus
As thousands of Shluchim prepare to gather in Crown Heights for the International Kinus Hashluchim, Chabad Young Professionals (CYP) is marking another milestone in its rapid global expansion, with 18 new communities joining its international network in recent months.
Among Chassidim Podcast: A Bochur’s Perspective with Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov
In this episode, Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov of West Bloomfield, Michigan, shares vivid memories of living through the entire saga of the sefarim court case as a bochur- from the summer of 5745 (1985) through 5750 (1990).
LIVE: 12th Sefer Torah Hakloli Celebration in Argentina
Join the historic Siyum Sefer Torah, broadcast live from Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrating the completion of the 12th Sefer Torah Hakloli, part of the Rebbe’s worldwide initiative to unite Yidden through the purchase of individual letters in a Unity Sefer Torah.
Crown Heights Republican Committee and Community Members Announce Endorsements for New York State Elections
The Crown Heights Republican Committee (CHRC) and community members endorses Bruce Blakeman for Governor, Saritha Komatireddy for Attorney General, and Joseph Hernandez for State Comptroller.
New Engagement!
Levi Smith (N. Miami Beach, FL) to Chana Singer (Manchester, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
Pegisha: First Time Ever, History In The Making
A huge outdoor Havdalah ceremony took place outside the Rebbe’s house at 1304 President Street, at the Chabad on Campus International Pegisha.
Two Teenagers Arrested For Moped Theft in Crown Heights
Two teenagers were arrested in Crown Heights after allegedly stealing a moped, following a coordinated response by Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD’s 71st Precinct.
ARREST MADE After Chabad Bochur Stabbed in Manhattan, Suspect Charged With Two Hate Crime Assaults
The woman wanted in connection with the stabbing of a Chabad bochur in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week has been arrested, Manhattan Shomrim announced Saturday evening. The suspect is accused of carrying out two separate assaults being investigated as hate crimes on the same day.
A World Beyond Himself
Reading the note, the Rebbe took issue with Reuven’s self-absorption and his total preoccupation with himself, which seemed to leave him oblivious to the world around him. The Rebbe asked: “Don’t you have anything else to think about besides Reuven?”
INBOX: Keeping the Seder in Yeshivos During and After Kislev
There’s a running joke that in Lubavitch, Yeshiva only functions properly from Cheshvan until Kislev. It’s funny, but unfortunately, there’s enough truth to it that we should be concerned.
Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Donates Company Equity to Support Chabad of Monticello
In a unique initiative aimed at strengthening Jewish communal life and expanding assistance to those in need, Chabad of Monticello is set to benefit from a donation of equity in a technology startup, helping support plans for a new Shul and community kitchen in Sullivan County.
All of Torah Ohr and Likkutei Torah, in English and Explained, Free and Open to All
A new free website, LikuteiTorah.com, opens the Chassidishe Parsha to every learner: all 412 maamarim of the Alter Rebbe’s Torah Ohr and Likkutei Torah, in the original Hebrew with an English translation and an explanation of every section.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rebbe’s Advice, Buying A House, In-Laws, Survivors, and Business
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.
