A Beard and a Newspaper Clipping
I could not fathom how the Rebbe knew that our mayor, George Latimer, had a beard. Then I realized that I had submitted a newspaper clipping about our dinner, and Mr. Latimer was in the photograph.
Kentucky Bill Seeks to Prevent Cremation of Unclaimed Jewish Remains Through Contact With Chabad
A proposed bill in the Kentucky State Senate aims to prevent the cremation of unclaimed Jewish bodies by requiring local authorities to first contact Chabad of the Bluegrass and offer the opportunity for a proper Jewish burial.
Meet the New Mesivta: A Conversation with the Rosh Mesivta
Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, Rosh Mesivta of the new Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta, explains the vision and direction for the Mesivta, and answers some frequently asked questions.
A Year of Restored Audio – Forty Years New
The audio recordings of the Rebbe from the year 5746, exactly forty years ago, are now online and available in beautifully restored quality.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Teveria: R’ Chaim Abulafia, 1600s, Shul and Mikva
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.
BESHT: Hachana for Yud Shevat
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is the principal of Cheder Menachem and a popular Magid shiur with podcasts covering Halacha and daily shiurim. He will be giving this weeks shiur on Hachana for Yud Shevat.
New Engagement!
Nachman Vigdor (Brighton Beach, NY) to Mushka Wolff (Cutler Bay, FL)
New Engagement!
Mendel Weiss (Antwerp, Belgium) to Chana Cohen (Toronto, Canada)
Weekly Story: Overcoming Challenges – Yud Shevat
Being that we are in the week before Yud Shevat, I am posting two stories of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s childhood which I am still unsure and debating whether they should be included in his upcoming two volume biography.
ALIVE – The Beis Rivkah High School Production
Beis Rivkah has announced the BRHS Production for 5786 – ALIVE.
Weekly Dvar Torah: A Better Jew in America — Two Rebbes, Three Stories, One Fire
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells a story from the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, and how America was changed instead of changing others.
New Yorkers Get Zapped with 10.4% Con Edison Rate Hike Over Three Years
Con Ed will hike electric bills by 10.4% and inflate gas bill 15.8% – costing the average Big Apple resident an eye-watering $600 more per year by 2028.
Family members of the deceased light candles in their memory.
Australia Honors Victims of Bondi Chanukah Massacre With National Day of Mourning
National Days of Mourning are exceptionally rare in Australia. The nation has observed only a handful since its federation in 1901: for the Bali bombings in 2002; for the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine in 2014; and most recently for Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.
New Engagement!
Dovid Holtzberg (New Haven, CT) to Mimi Jacobson (Crown Heights)
Decades in the Making – Chabad Musician Reveals Unreleased Album of Chabad Niggunim
An unreleased project recorded years ago in honor of the Rebbe is finally seeing the light of day, carrying with it a lifetime of musical connection, Chabad spirit, and personal history.
NYC Region Preps For Historic Storm
A fast-approaching deadly winter storm is expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow on the New York City area early Sunday — bringing a bone-chilling temps and a travel nightmare across the tri-state.
Oholei Torah Presents Clear Technology Plan at Parent Event, with Guidelines for Yeshiva and Helpful Tips for Home
The event marked a strong step forward in building clarity, unity, and confidence as Oholei Torah continues developing a thoughtful and proactive approach to Chinuch and technology.
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