Picture of the Day
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.
Limplighters Podcast: Borscht Belt Meets Bible Belt
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.
Chaim V’Chesed: New Yorkers in Israel – How to Engage in the Mayoral Race
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.
Renewed Mikvah Opens in the City of Bryansk, Russia
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.
Early Voting Schedule For Crown Heights, Crown Heights United Endorsement List
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.
BDE: Rabbi Chaim Brikman, 58, OBM
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.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Rochel (nee Wolowik) Engel from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
PSA: Street Paving To Return To Crown Heights This Week
Road paving will take place in the area of Crown Heights this week, bringing with it expected traffic and noise disturbances.
After a Year of Tremendous Growth, Young Professionals Weekend Set to Be the Largest Ever
Amid a global surge of young Jews seeking connection and meaning, registration has opened for CYP’s annual Encounter Crown Heights Shabbaton.
Trump Announces 10% Tariff Hike on Canada Over Reagan Ad
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.
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Kalmenson, 70, New England’s Softest-Spoken Sage
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Kalmenson, who passed away suddenly on Rosh Hashanah morning at the age of 70, led the Chabad community in New Haven, CT for the entirety of his adult life and leaves behind a stellar legacy of scholarship, kindness, and refinement.
Kollel Aliba D’Hilchasa to Tackle Hilchos Yichud In New Sugya
This Sunday, Daled Cheshvan, Kollel Aliba D’Hilchasa, a program of Merkos 302’s newly revamped Merkos Torah, will begin its next sugya: Hilchos Yichud.
Aerial view of San Francisco
Second Kvutza Bochur Arrested Over Draft Evasion After Returning To Israel Friday
A second Israeli bochur, returning to Israel following a year in Kvutza, was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on Friday, raising concerns as dozens more are expected to arrive back in Israel over the coming days.
The Fast and the Cake
The sister walked off, but Mattel was left with a new understanding, that for the sake of modesty, it is worthwhile to break even a cherished fast or spiritual practice.
American Airlines to Return to Israel After Two-Year Hiatus
American Airlines announced on Friday that it will resume flights to Israel in March, becoming the last of the major US carriers to restore service to Tel Aviv following the recent ceasefire in Gaza.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Har Hazeisim Colel Chabad Cemetery #2
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: The Great Debate of Tzfas – The Rambam’s Plan for Renewing Semicha
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 week’s shiur on The Great Debate of Tzfas: The Rambam’s plan for Renewing Semicha.
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