New Engagement!
Mendel Ohonov (Brighton Beach, Brooklyn) to Mushkie Kivman (Mansfield, MA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chabad Case To Sue Russia Over Frierdiker Rebbe’s Library
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday steered clear of a long-running dispute that is testing when foreign governments can be sued in American courts over property taken abroad, declining to hear a U.S.-based Jewish group’s bid to recover a collection of sacred manuscripts once taken by the Nazis and now held in Russia.
Smadar Events Now Under CHK Supervision
Crown Heights Kosher, known as the CHK, has announced that Smadar Events — a professional party and event planner — is now operating under their supervision.
NYC Property Owners Face Tax Hike This Year, With Brooklyn Seeing 11.1% Increase
The city Department of Finance let the cat out of the bag about a pending property tax hike when it released preliminary assessment rolls for properties last week, covering the fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Picture of the Day
Chabad Shluchim of New Jersey gathered at the Rabbinical College of America this past Tuesday for their annual Regional Kinus. The group posed for a photo showing many of the participants.
The New Crown Heights Wedding Package, Here Are Some of the Details
After many months of planning and negotiations between vendors, askanim, and interested parties, an agreement was hashed out this week to create a strong, and very beneficial, wedding package for those looking to host their simcha in Crown Heights. How did they do it? Here are some of the details.
Women’s Siyum Harambam to Debut Virtually Ahead of Historic Triple Siyum
This year, for the first time, girls and women of Crown Heights are organizing a virtual women’s Siyum Harambam on Sunday, 14 Shevat.
Billionaire – By The TYH Boys
The TYH Boys sing from their heart with a message we all need to hear and a brand new song – Billionaire!
Premium Chinuch Without the Premium Price at Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta
As United Lubavitcher Yeshiva prepares to open the Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta for the coming year, a dream is now a reality: Cost-effective tuition without compromising chinuch.
Chabad Orange CTeen Youth Group Thanks Police Department
Teens from across the County created beautiful packages with homemade chocolate bark, donuts and cards and packaged them with love to express their deep appreciation to the local police department for the incredible work the cops do for the community.
A Transformation In My Shlichus I Didn’t Expect
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov reflects on an experience from his Shlichus that impacted a family and had a lasting impact on the broader community.
Guided by Hashgacha Pratis: How Two U.S. Military Veterans Laid Tefillin for the First Time and Celebrated Their Bar Mitzvahs
Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Shliach and Chaplain in Baltimore, Maryland and director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad (JUSA), shares the remarkable hashgacha pratis that led to two U.S. military veterans to lay Teffilin for the first time and celebrate their Bar Mitzvahs.
CHJCC Seeking Candidates to Serve on Greater Crown Heights Community Boards
Following the strong participation and feedback at the recent Crown Heights Town Hall, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is calling on qualified community members to step forward to serve on local Community Boards representing Greater Crown Heights.
CTeen Announces Move to Nassau Coliseum for Historic February 22 Mega Event
The global Jewish teen movement has officially announced that its signature Sunday Mega Event will take place on February 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, marking the first time a Chabad organization will host a program in a major stadium.
Planting Seeds, Growing Leaders: Chabad’s Global Teen Network Continues to Thrive
For thousands of Jewish teens, CTeen isn’t just an after-school program. It’s the first place they feel truly seen.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Today January 19th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Extreme Cold Snap in NYC Could Bring Real-Feel Temps Below 0 — And Won’t End Anytime Soon
A frigid cold snap is headed for the Big Apple — with real-feel temps potentially dropping to below 0 and the chill persisting through the end of the month.
