Documentary: The Voice of Freedom, Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipksar OBM
A Short Documentary on the life of Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipksar, OBM, founder of the Aleph Institute.
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HY’D: Three IDF Soldiers Killed In IED Attack In The Gaza Strip
Three Israeli soldiers were killed and two were wounded by an explosive device during operations in northern Gaza’s Jabalia yesterday evening, the military announced.
As Global Interest in Personal Growth Ascends, Torah Unboxed Helps Jews Connect to The Jewish Source
The episode surveys a range of editions of Pirkei Avos. From the Kehos edition, steeped in the Rebbe’s teachings and Chassidus, to Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s work highlighting historical and philosophical context.
First-Ever Spanish-Speaking Shabbaton Ignites Jewish Pride Across Latin America
Against the dynamic backdrop of Panama City, Spanish-speaking Jewish women from 15 Latin American countries gathered for the inaugural Oasis Espiritual Shabbaton, organized by the Spanish Desk at Merkos 302.
Rabbi Zalmy Kudan Partners With CKids To Launch Cutting-Edge Camp Staff Training Platform
Veteran educator partners with Merkos 302’s CKids International to launch online staff training platform to empower Gan Israel Camps to address the needs of today’s youth.
Meat and Ice Cream: ‘Kimcha DeShavuos’ at the Moscow Chesed Center
Publications inviting the public to come to the central “Marina Roscha” Shul on the first night of Shavuos were distributed in advance, along with a call to bring all children to hear the Aseres Hadibros, in all the shuls and Chabad houses scattered throughout the capital, as per the holy request of the Rebbe.
Torah in the Cold
Rabbi Cohen assumed that Rabbi Hirshprung would return to his car and head back to Crown Heights to attend the Rebbe’s farbrengen. He, on the other hand, would be stuck waiting in the cold, having missed his chance to place a note at the gravesite on this important day. But Rabbi Hirshprung didn’t leave.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Jerusalem History: Chabad Minyan Factory Shul, Kalev and Vishnitz
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.
Zamość in 1617
Weekly Story: Rabbi Yoel Baal Shem of Zamostcz
We are continuing our historical background of the spreading of Toras Hanistar before the era of Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov. Just they taught the teachings of Kabbala, while the Baal Shem Tov added and also taught Chassidus.
Over 2,000 Bochurim Take Second Moshiach Chidon Test — Winners Announced
This Monday, more than 2,000 Bochurim from over 40 Yeshivos participated in the second test of the Moshiach Chidon.
R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine #6: Rabbis Moshe, Elberg, Soloveitchik, and Shach
The fifth part of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin’s interview with R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine has now been released, covering Rabbis Moshe, Elberg, Soloveitchik, and Shach.
Shluchim, Family & Friends Mark Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky’s First Yartzeit With Siyum Sefer Torah, Two Siyumim HaShas and Bold New Commitments
Thousands gathered in Crown Heights to mark the first Yartzeit of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky a”h. True to his life’s calling, he was honored through continued action, supporting Shluchim and carrying forward the Rebbe’s vision.
Shliach Gived UMD Graduation Commencement Speech In Front Of Thousands
Rabbi Eli Backman of Chabad of University of Maryland stood in front of thousands this past week to give the commencement speech at the university graduation.
The Jewish community of Mat-su, Alaska, gathered recently to celebrate the holiday of Lag BaOmer.
Celebrating Shavuot Where the Sun Never Sets
Shavuot looks a little different in places where it never gets dark. The two-day holiday, which will begin at sunset on June 1, 2025 and goes until nightfall on June 3, 2025, marks the 3,337th anniversary of the Jewish people receiving the Torah at Sinai.
And The Launchpad Auction Winners Are…
Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway thanks the Crown Heights community and beyond for fueling our mission by purchasing auction tickets. Your support helps ignite our Launchpad, propelling every talmid to reach new heights.
Hundreds of Students Honored at Oholei Torah’s Largest Chalukas Haprosim Yet
This week, Oholei Torah proudly hosted its annual Chalukas Haprosim, a deeply inspiring event recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of 577 Talmidim who participated in the Mishnayos and Tanya Baal Peh as a Matona for the Rebbe’s birthday, Yud Alef Nissan.
Here’s My Story: Chasid M.D.
Dr. Moshe Feldman was a pediatric specialist who practiced medicine for nearly 50 years – in the Bronx, and later in Crown Heights – until his passing in 2021. He was interviewed in January 2012.
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