BDE: Mrs. Tema Gurary, 96, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Tema Gurary OBM, a Crown Heights resident and matriarch of a large Lubavitch family. She passed away on Wednesday the 28th of Cheshvan, 5786.
New Engagement!
Avi Katz (Surfside, FL) to Chaya Baitelman (Los Angeles, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
I Found My Jewish Light in the Marines
“I Found My Jewish Light in the Marines” is a film screened at the International Kinus Hashluchim Gala Banquet, featuring SSgt. Ben Craig of the United States Marine Corps and Chaplain Captain Rabbi Levy Pekar, Shliach, U.S. Air Force.
Car Hits Barrier, Wrecks On Utica Ave in Crown Heights
Traffic snarled the early morning commute on Utica Ave in Crown Heights Wednesday when a vehicle hit a pedestrian barrier and went airborne, and landing on an angle.
The Pioneers of Shlichus
A special video titled “The Pioneers of Shlichus” was aired at the Gala Banquet for the International Kinus Hashluchim 5786. The video honored the legacy of Rabbi Moshe Herson, Rabbi Avraham Korf and Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar.
After Losing His Wife, Rabbi Advances Her Dream With Baltimore Children’s Center
The 14,000-square-foot facility, named Miriam’s Library and Learning Center, will serve Baltimore’s 100,000-strong Jewish community as an educational hub, extracurricular center and library.
Pegisha 2025: A Bold Celebration of Jewish Pride
Last week, nearly 2,000 Jewish college students from across the globe, along with over 300 Shluchim and Shluchos, gathered in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for Pegisha 2025, Chabad on Campus International’s annual Shabbaton.
Picture of the Day
Monday morning, the Satmar Rebbe Aron visited and davened at the Chabad House in Athens, Greece, where he was warmly greeted by local community members. He also toured the local Mikvah, originally built and supported by Satmar Chasidim from the USA. After Shachris he joined the community for a L’Chaim with the locals and guests.
Chinuch Workshop Introduces the Rebbe’s Educational Language
The Merkos Chinuch Office hosted a two-part workshop alongside the Kinus: one focused on practical classroom skills, the other introducing the Foundations of Chinuch: implementing the 12 Pesukim as the Rebbe’s framework for education.
One Dead, Multiple Injured in West Bank Terror Attack
Two terrorists driving in the West Bank initially tried to ram their vehicle into pedestrians at the Gush Etzion junction, before one got out and stabbed victims.
Shul Inaugurated at Samara International Airport
In a modest yet impressive ceremony, a group of Jews gathered on Monday for the first Tefila in the new shul inaugurated at the international airport in the city of Samara.
Three Major Hashgachos Announce Policy Change, Require All Beers To be Certified Kosher
In a letter to their Mashgichim and clients, the OU – joined by the OK and Star-K – announced a change to their policy regarding beers, now requiring even basic beers to be certified kosher.
A Tribute To Rabbi Boruch Sholom Kahan OBM of New Haven
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gives a moving and personal tribute to Rabbi Boruch Sholom Kahan OBM of New Haven, CT, who passed away this past Motzei Shabbos.
Picture of the Day
While their fathers join the International Kinus Hashluchim, these young Shluchim gathered for a convention of their own. These junior Shluchim are partners with their parents in their mission, welcoming fellow Jews of every stripe and helping create the feeling of home that is a hallmark of every Chabad House.
New Engagement!
Levi Solomon (Sydney, Australia) to Sara New (Boca Raton, FL)
“Wait… I’m Not Ready Yet!” – Helping Children Who Struggle With Transitions
“I’m not ready yet,” he whispers – not with words, but with his entire body. Understanding their world through the child’s eyes changes everything.
CHJCC: Neighborhood Heating Fund Reopens Temporarily
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is pleased to share an important update regarding emergency heating assistance available.
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