Menachem Hager gets an Aliya for 105th birthday
Rabbi Aron Lieberman of Chabad of Inverrary met Menachem over 40 years ago as a man who was in his 60’s. Today (Tisha B’Av) Rabbi Lieberman filmed Menachem celebrating his 105th birthday ka”h.
Today’s Siyum Broadcast – Tisha B’Av at 7:00pm
Today’s siyum on Maseches Moed Katan will be given by Rabbi Yisroel Noach Lipskier, mashpia at Oholei Torah Mesivtah.
Here’s My Story: The Accidental Interpreter
Rabbi Noson Grunblatt is the director of Editorial Kehot Lubavitch Sudamericana, the Chabad publishing house in Argentina for Spanish-language material, and he has worked as a translator and publisher of Jewish literature for over 40 years. He was interviewed in November 2025.
Trump Says Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal ‘Totally Subject’ to Riyadh Joining Abraham Accords, Normalizing Israel Ties
President Trump abruptly announced Thursday he is conditioning a newly agreed nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia on Riyadh committing to join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel.
MTA Repairs to Disrupt Subway Service on the 1, 2, 3 and 5 Lines
New York City Transit will replace aging tracks in Lower Manhattan over the course of five weekends, including switches that move trains between local and express tracks, the MTA said.
“Letting Go” A Tisha B’av 2026 Film By Living L’Chaim
A powerful documentary about people who faced the unimaginable yet chose forgiveness over bitterness, revealing the strength it takes to let go.
Tisha B’Av Special Documentary: Inside Restricted Biblical Caves
City of David Tour – King David and His Dynasty – Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives with special guest Doron Speilman.
Tisha B’Av Entertainment For Children
As parents across the world face a long day of parenting while fasting, CrownHeights.info presents a list of digital entertainment available online to keep your children occupied.
They Waited 10 Years for Their Miracle
This Sunday, Bonei Olam Chabad brings back Give for Gratitude, a campaign rooted in the hope of those still waiting, the gratitude of those whose prayers have already been answered, and the sacred mission of helping bring Jewish children into the world. It is a reminder that the truest expression of gratitude for our own blessings is helping another family receive theirs.
US and Saudi Arabia Officially Sign Landmark Civil Nuclear Deal
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Wednesday formally signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, setting the stage for a long-term economic and energy partnership between the two nations.
Video Playlist: Tisha B’Av with the Rebbe
We present a collection of eight powerful videos of Tisha B’Av with the Rebbe, courtesy of JEM. May these days be transformed into days of joy and celebration with the immediate arrival of Moshiach.
Immersive Summer Fellowship Brings Jewish Confidence to Students
This summer, more than 40 Jewish college students applied for one of the 15 spots in the Jewish Summer Fellowship, a program under the auspices of the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) and led by Rabbi Mendel Brawer.
Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspended Thursday For Tisha B’Av
Alternate Side Parking Regulations are suspended Thursday, July 22nd, for Tisha B’Av. Parking Meter rules remain in effect.
Thief Breaking Into Cars Cools His Heels In Jail After Being Caught by Crown Heights Shomrim
A car thief who broke into two cars on East New York and Kingston overnight is contemplating his actions after being caught red handed by volunteers of Crown Heights Shomrim.
Bais Habechira Video With Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger – Day #18
In today’s class we continue to look into the structure, functions, and history of the Bais Hamikdash.
Crown Heights Home Invader ID’d, Slammed With Slew of Charges Over Monday Attack
The NYPD has named the man arrested for the home invasion and assault in a Crown Heights home Monday, announcing a slew of charges that are likely to see him finishing the better part of a decade behind bars.
39 Vendors and Growing
Before its official launch, BookBeSimcha.com set out with a simple mission: make planning a Simcha easier, more organized, and more enjoyable for families throughout the Crown Heights community. Just weeks later, that vision is already becoming a reality.
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