The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, the official body representing the widows and orphans of Israel’s fallen soldiers, has announced the appointment of Rabbi Shmuel Bistritzky, Chabad Shliach to Savyon, as the organization’s rabbi and spiritual advisor.
Now, through the rediscovery of old film and JEM’s ongoing archival efforts, a remarkable new collection brings Tishrei of the late 1960s and early 1970s to light.
Aharon Tzvi and Chana (nee Reich) Altman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Watch this remarkable short video from Dr. Nicholas Suite recalling when he treated/observed the Lubavitcher Rebbe towards the end of the Rebbe’s life. Dr. Suite is a Johns Hopkins educated, Cornell trained neurologist, who did additional teaching and training at the University of Miami.
The US Department of Agriculture warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not go out on Nov. 1 — disrupting food access nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
We did it — over 1,400 newly registered voters in Anash Crown Heights, bringing our total to more than 8,000 who can vote! This is incredible — but the work isn’t done yet.
Over a hundred Crown Heights residents came to 770 Eastern Parkway Sunday afternoon to bid farewell to Rabbi Chaim Brikman OBM the Rebbe’s Shliach to Seagate, Brooklyn and a Hatzalah member for many years.
Friends, family, and fellow volunteers traveled to Chabad of Seagate in Brooklyn to bid farewell to Rabbi Chaim Brikman OBM, the Shliach to Seagate and Hatzalah volunteer.
In Episode 59 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Yosef and Rebbetzin Bina Goldwasser, Chabad Shluchim to Mobile, Alabama.
Eligible voters must request their absentee ballot by 11:59 p.m. New York time on October 28. The process is simple: complete the FPCA (Federal Postcard Application) form and email it to voterreg@boe.nyc.ny.us. Ballots are typically received by email within a few days.
Originally built about fifteen years ago, the mikvah underwent a complete reconstruction and modernization. Upon completion of the extensive renovation, it was officially reopened in an emotional ceremony attended by dozens of members of the local Jewish community.
Crown Heights Unites has published a list of endorsements for he upcoming NYC elections. Crown Heights Rabbonim, along with 60 shuls and community organizations, have called on the community to come out and vote.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Chaim Brikman OBM, the Shliach of the Rebbe to Seagate in Brooklyn, and a much-loved member of Hatzalah of Seagate.
Levi and Rochel (nee Wolowik) Engel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Road paving will take place in the area of Crown Heights this week, bringing with it expected traffic and noise disturbances.
Amid a global surge of young Jews seeking connection and meaning, registration has opened for CYP’s annual Encounter Crown Heights Shabbaton.
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with Canada Saturday, announcing a 10% hike on tariffs after blasting Ontario’s anti-tariff ad campaign as “fraudulent” and accusing the US neighbor of misusing Ronald Reagan’s legacy.
