Shabbos at the Besht: Intro to Kiddush Hachodesh
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Levi Garelik will give an introduction to Hilchos Kidush Hachodesh, which are currently being learned as part of the 3-perokim cycle of the Rambam.
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Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe saying Kaddish for Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka in his home.
Letter & Spirit: Chassidim and the Outside World
In this week’s edition of Letter & Spirit, in honor of Chof Beis Shvat and the Kinus Hashluchos, we present a letter from the Rebbe in which he gives an explanation for ‘why Chassidim participate in the outside world’ – by way of saluting the Shluchos who devote their lives to working with the world to improve it. The letter was written through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by the latter’s son-in-law, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
A rendition of the future Jewish Educational Cultural Center.
Cyprus: A New Jewish Center for Growing Community
Jewish life in Cyprus is looking good. Good enough to warrant the establishment of a swank new 13,000 sq. foot Jewish community center, set to the tune of 1.9 million Euro, says its Chief Rabbi Zev Raskin.
New Booklet Reveals 13 Secrets to Successful Dating
Just in time for Chof-Beis Shvat and the Kinus Hashluchos, Rabbi Shea Hecht – author of “Confessions of a Jewish Cultbuster” and Chairman of the Board of NCFJE – has distilled his many years of expertise in advising young couples and singles into a powerful new booklet entitled “Successful Dating – Thirteen Secrets.”
Camp Emunah Announces Head Staff
In honor of Chof Beis Shvat, Camp Emunah-B’nos Yaakov Yehudah – one of the pioneers of Lubavitch camping – proudly announced its team of Head Counselors and Division Heads for the Junior Division for this coming summer of 5775.
New York City, once notorious for high crime, broke a record on Thursday with no murders reported for 10 straight days, police said.
NYC 10-Day Murder-Free Streak a Record
New York City, once notorious for high crime, broke a record on Thursday with no murders reported for 10 straight days, police said.
Alternate Side Rules Suspended Friday & Saturday
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, to facilitate snow removal. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
United Will Not Honor Low Fares Caused by Glitch
United Airlines will not be honoring the mistake in shockingly low trans-Atlantic flight prices many were able to purchase Wednesday due to a third-party software mistake with currency conversion.
Photos: Lubavitch of Paris Hosts Gala Dinner
Close to 2,000 men and women – among them Shluchim, Rabbonim, Anash, Mekurovim and members of the Paris Jewish community – came out to salute and express appreciation to Chabad of Paris and its myriad of organizations at its annual gala dinner Wednesday night, the 22nd of Shvat.
Picture of the Day: Banner Welcomes Shluchos
A large banner was strung up last night across Kingston Ave. with a message of welcome to all the Shluchos who arrived in Crown Heights for this year’s Kinus.
Released Time Hosts Shabbaton In Crown Heights
Year round, the New York City public school children enrolled in the Released Time program look forward to the annual Crown Heights Shabbaton. This year, as always, a large group of children joined the Shabbaton, which consisted of many exciting activities and gave the children a true taste of Shabbos.
Video: How Much Must One Sacrifice to Help a Fellow Jew?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Mishpatim. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How much must one sacrifice to help a fellow Jew?
Almost covered by multiple feet of snow: The sign outside the home of Rabbi Levi and Shternie Krinsky, co-directors of Lubavitch of New Hampshire in Manchester, N.H.
New Englanders Trudge Forward, Under Record Blankets of Snow
There’s snow, and then there’s the snow that has buried Boston and its environs. Since the start of 2015—as in, the last 40 days or so—Beantown has received nearly 77 inches of snow and more is expected by week’s end. Many say there’s simply nowhere to put it, with residents dealing with narrow roads and difficult driving conditions, as well as schools closed for days on end.
Oholei Torah Students Rewarded with Ski Trip, Concert
Last week, while most of Crown Heights was trying to stay warm and dry, the 7th and 8th grades of Oholei Torah Mechina enjoyed the winter weather at the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in upstate New York.
Rabbi Yossi Lieberman of Chabad of West Hempstead speaks before lighting the Menorah at the Nassau Coliseum during an Islanders hockey game.
Chabad of West Hempstead Aims to Raise $100,000
Chabad of West Hempstead, under the directorship of Rabbi Yossi and Chaya R. Lieberman, is now running an exciting 24-hour campaign where every dollar contributed is worth $4.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday, February 12, for Lincoln’s Birthday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
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