From Gangsta Rapper to Jerusalem Hasid
How Nissim Black overcame a troubled past of drugs, violence and crime to seek spirituality and use music to spread goodness and faith.
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Large Jewish Community Center Inaugurated in the City of Mogilev
A magnificent Jewish Community Center was inaugurated with great splendor and pomp that will forever leave its mark in the hearts of the city’s many Jews.
An Auspicious Time To Donate To The Rebbe’s Institutions
“For Chassidim, the day of the hilulah is an auspicious time for contributing to the Rebbe’s institutions.” (letter of The Rebbe Yud Shvat 5711)
Congratulations To The Winner
The Chasdei Avrohom Eliezer Camp Fund has announced the winner of this year’s $10,000 raffle. Congratulations to Albert Palvanov.
After A Lifetime of Seeking, A Weekly Chavrusah Made Things Click
From growing up secular to a Siyum in Lakewood, with countless explorations in psychology, art, and spirituality along the way, Meryl Nadell has spent a lifetime searching. At 85, through her JNet chavrusa and the wisdom of Tanya, she finally found the missing piece.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Chazon Tzvi Tsatskis, Rabbi Soloveitchik
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.
Umedayeik B’Maamar on Basi Legani 5725
Download and learn Basi Legani 5725 with Umedayeik B’Maamar, providing insight and clarity for this years Maamar.
Weekly Story: Yud Shevat #2
When it comes to a yahrzeit, there’s always the question of what to focus on. Do we focus on the achievements of the Rebbe that was nistalek so many years ago, or do we focus on the Rebbe that not only continued his teachings and achievements, but also expanded them when he became his successor.
JLI: Does God Really Need Rest?! The True Meaning of Shabbat
This lecture was delivered by Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson at the 18th annual National Jewish Retreat.
Crown Heights Mobilizes to Host and Assist Shluchos for Upcoming Kinus
As thousands of Shluchos from around the world prepare to arrive in Crown Heights for the International Kinus Hashluchos, the legendary community is once again stepping up to ensure they feel welcomed and supported. With a record number of attendees expected this year, the need for assistance is greater than ever.
When Will Techiyas Hamesim Happen?
In the newest episode of the “Classic Take” podcast from Merkos 302’s Tut Altz Podcast Network, Rabbi Sholom Zirkind explores the concept of techiyas hameisim and its practical relevance in one’s day-to-day life.
Treasures from the Oholei Torah Archive: Rabbi Rosenfeld’s Memories of the Frierdiker Rebbe
In honor of the 75th year of Yud Shvat, Oholei Torah is proud to present a special video featuring our beloved Menahel, Rabbi Yosef C. HaKohen Rosenfeld, a”h, as he shares cherished memories of his time with the Frierdiker Rebbe in 770.
In Philly, Kansas City and New Orleans, Chabad Prepares for ‘Super Bowl of Mitzvahs’
Even as the city of New Orleans prepares to host the estimated 125,000 football fans descending on the city for Super Bowl LIX, a different kind of preparation is underway—one focused not on touchdowns and halftime shows, but on Shabbat meals and tefillin.
A Gift of Five Full Sets
Thanks to the generosity of a Crown Heights philanthropist, five shuls serving young Anash families have received a complete set of Toras Menachem – Maamarim, spanning thirty consecutive years of Basi Legani maamarim—from the very first maamar on Yud Shevat 5711 through the end of 5740.
Kovetz For Hachana L’Yud Shvat Compiled For Anash
A Kovetz Hachana for Yud Shvat has been released by Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia.
LIVE at 8:00PM: Yud Shevat Farbrengen 5785 (NCFJE)
Join a live broadcast of an inspiring farbrengen in honor of Yud Shevat—hosted by NCFJE, to support the Released Time program called the Jewish Hour, bringing Yiddishkeit to Jewish public school children. The program will feature Rabbi Efraim Mintz, Rabbi Chaim Mentz, and Rabbi Yudy Shemtov.
Shluchos to Arrive Early for a Wellness Summit Before the Kinus
This year, a growing number of Shluchos will be arriving in New York a day early before the annual Kinus Hashluchos to attend the Wellness Summit—a half-day seminar focused on personal and family well-being.
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