The Rebbe then asked when the event was and if I was going. I said that I had received an invitation and would be going. The Rebbe asked, “You most probably will say a benediction or speech there?” I said that as the rabbi, I imagined that I would be asked to do so.
Two years ago, a young man from Lakewood, Mordy Berkowitz, made a tragic mistake. He drove while intoxicated and caused a serious accident resulting in the death of one woman and injury to a second. He was recently sentenced to prison, and in a remarkable act of courage, he has chosen to turn his remorse into a public plea: “Please—don’t drink and drive.”
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.
Ever wonder what actually happens behind the scenes of your insurance policy? Clappy and Frank sit down with agent Pinchus Chein to demystify the industry.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yosef Shmukler is a meishev in Oholei Torah shiur daled. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Simcha.
A controversy over the Brooklyn Eruv, which has been simmering in Crown Heights for years, spilled over into Flatbush this week when a local Rov called out the Eruv, naming issues he felt made the Eruv unreliable. The Brooklyn Eruv responded.
Shortly after the kinus HaShluchos, which took place a few weeks ago, I heard someone mentioning a personal story and his reflections of it. I thought that one of the lessons of Parshas Zohcor reflects the same thought and concept, and with his permission I am joining them together.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman continues last week’s string of Simchas, highlighting the importance of Moshe Rabbeinu’s Birthday and a person’s connection to a Rebbe.
Chabad Bochur Mendel Landa has released a new Purim themed song.
On most weekdays, Jewish public school students s blend into crowded hallways. But now, they took center stage.
In the week of Parshas Zachor, preceding the joyous holiday of Purim – we present an interesting, incisive and quite unique letter of the Rebbe – wherein he connects the events of Purim with the current developments in science.
Chabad.org is launching a new four-week online course titled “The Reason: Why G-d Created You (and Everything Else).” The series will explore one of the central themes of Chassidus: the Divine purpose behind creation, and what that means for each of us personally.
Bring the joy & Mitzvos of Purim to your fellow New Yorkers. Here are some options.
Shneur Zalman Ort (Colorado) to Shalhevet Nodel (North Miami Beach, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at Rubashkin’s
The 71st precinct will maintain an increased presence throughout the holiday period. Any violence or criminal behavior stemming from excessive drinking or otherwise will be enforced to the fullest extent of the law.
Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt is the director of Chabad in Argentina, which today includes approximately sixty institutions across the country. He was interviewed in October 2016 and November 2024.
HarperCollins Publishers announced today the publication of Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World, a radically hopeful exploration of faith, identity, morality, and purpose.
