Schools Join for Unity Challah Bake
Marking the 53rd anniversary of the passing of Rebbetzin Chana, two girls schools in Crown Heights – Bnos Chomesh and Lamplighters – joined together for a unity challah bake.
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Three Israelis Murdered by Palestinian Terrorist
An Israeli border policeman and two security guards were killed and another was critically wounded in an early morning terror attack at a security checkpoint near the neighborhood of Har Adar, the terrorist was shot and killed.
Walking on Eastern Parkway. Illustration Photo.
Jewish Woman Accosted, Wig Pulled Off
A Jewish woman was suddenly and unprovokedly accosted by woman who grabbed her wig off her head and shouted an anti-Semitic expletive at her, while she was walking on Eastern Parkway.
Mitzvah Tank Office Expects Bigger Sukkos Season
With Sukkos quickly approaching, dozens of Bochurim and Shluchim have already confirmed their Sukkah Mobiles for this coming Chol Hamo’ed. After tremendous efforts, by Bochurim and Yungerleit, the Sukkahs are ready to be assembled, rental contracts are already confirmed and much more has already been done in advance of what promises to be the biggest Sukkah Mobile season yet.
Thousands of Bochurim Greeted at Welcome Event
A very large crowd of Bochurim, who are in Crown Heights as guests for the month of Tishrei, were welcomed in a special Bruchim Haboim ceremony on Sunday evening.
Photos: Guests not Taking a Break from Studying
Guests spending time in Crown Heights for the month of Tishrei have not been taking a break from learning, with a detailed daily schedule arranged by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, Bochurim have been sitting and learning in 770 and in study halls around the neighborhood.
Photos: Motzai Rosh Hashana in 770
After spending an uplifting Rosh Hashana in 770, thousands heard Havdalah in the Rebbes Shul following a Maariv and a video of the Rebbe.
Historic Letter Released by Kehot
In honor of the 53rd yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s mother, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, of blessed memory, Kehot Publication Society is pleased to release a never before published letter by the Frierdike Rebbe to Rebbetzin Chana.
Photos: Respectful Accomodations for Tishrei Guests
Thousands of Tishrei Guests will be spending the month of Tishrei in Crown Heights, seeing to the needs of the many Bochurim, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim – with the help of many local landlords and philanthropists, provided respectful accommodations to the guests.
As we are all making our final preparations to usher in the new year, we – the staff at CrownHeights.info – would like to wish our loyal readers, fans, contributors and tipsters a happy and healthy sweet new year, K’siva Vachasima Tova, Leshono Tova Tikosaivu V’Tichosemu and a Gut Gebentched Yohr.
Leshono Tova Tikosaivu V’Tichosemu!
As we are all making our final preparations to usher in the new year, we – the staff at CrownHeights.info – would like to wish our loyal readers, fans, contributors and tipsters a happy and healthy sweet new year, K’siva Vachasima Tova, Leshono Tova Tikosaivu V’Tichosemu and a Gut Gebentched Yohr.
Stories that Made Headlines in 5777
With the year 5777 coming to close, we take a look back at some of the most popular and engaging stories of the past year – from the stories that inspired us to those that unfortunately saddened us. We also take a look at some interesting Mazal Tov and social media statistics.
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day, even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Reminder: Don’t Forget to Make an Eruv Tavshilin
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day, even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Photos: Guests Partake in ‘First’ Tishrei Farbrengen
Guests visiting Crown Heights for the months of the High Holidays partook in the ‘first’ Farbregen of Tishrei. Hundreds packed into the Kolel study hall and farbrenged with Rabbi Shlomo WIlhelm, Shliach in Zhitomir, Ukraine, who shared memories from time he merited to spend in the presence of the Rebbe.
S. Florida Chabad Dinner Benefits Hurricane Victims
Chabad of South Broward hosted their 36th Annual Dinner this past Motzai Shabbos, with dinner proceeds benefiting those still affected by Hurricane Harvey, which has left 10,000’s still without power. Following the dinner the congregation recited the customary Slichos at 1:15am.
Photos: 1 Month, 3 Meals a Day, 1000’s of Guests
Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim, who oversee the physical and spiritual well-being of thousands of guests over the month of Tishrei, provide for all their needs – including three meals a day at the Seudas Eliyahu lunchroom in Oholei Torah.
Photos: 1000’s of Guests Arrive, Receive Accomodations
Hosting and providing for the needs thousands of Bocurim over the months of Elul and Tishrei is no small undertaking, and organizers from Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim began coordinating with the various Yeshivos months in advance. Many of those guests began arrived over the past few days and have received their respectful accommodations.
Photos: Exotic Fruits for the New Year
The Mr. Greens produce shop on Albany Avenue in Crown Heights got a shipment of rare and exotic fruits for Rosh Hashana, as it is customary to say ‘Shehechiyanu’ on a new fruit at the Yom Tov meal. A CrownHeights.info photographer went to have a look.
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