Levaya For R’ Aharon HaKohen Blesofsky Passes By 770
A large crowd of Crown Heights residents came to 770 Eastern Parkway Sunday to bid farewell to R’ Aharon HaKohen Blesofsky OBM, a member of Anash of Crown Heights.
No Winner In Saturday’s Powerball Drawing, Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion
There was no winner of the $1 billion Powerball drawing on Saturday — sending the jackpot soaring even higher.
YTTL Queens Retraces the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Journey
32 Tmimim of Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch Yeshiva of Queens mastered Maseches Kesubos, some also by heart. They were rewarded with a unique prize; an extraordinary two-week journey throughout Eretz Hakodesh.
The Song Rav Kook Composed That’s Sung In 770
The song “Zol Shoyn Kumen di Geulah” (“May the Redemption Come Already”) is attributed to Rav Kook. In the 1970s, Chabad Chasidim adopted the song, with a slight change to the lyrics: zol shoyn zayn di geulah, Moshiach zol shoyn kumen.
A New Original Album Six Years In the Making From Benny Friedman
On Wednesday, Benny released “Be Gebentched” a fresh 13 song original album produced by Doni Gross that is bursting in that iconic funky style that fans have come to love ever since his first album.
BDE: Aharon HaKohen Blesofsky, 74, OBM
With deep sadness we report the passing of Aharon HaKohen Blesofsky, OBM, a longtime beloved resident of Crown Heights. Known for his vibrant personality, sense of humor, and above all his deep dedication to Chabad niggunim, he brought joy and inspiration to all who knew him.
“So It Will Be”
When you believe that everything is as it should be, Rabbi Israel explained, that all is from the hand of G-d, you will not fall into anger. Then indeed, as the verse ends: “Happy is the nation whose G-d is the L-rd.”
New Menahel Promoted to Lead Yeshivas ‘Chayolei Beis Dovid’ in the Poconos
Rabbi Shmuel Hakohen Hende,l an experienced educator and beloved by all the Bochurim throughout the past three years, has been promoted to lead Yeshiva ‘Chayolei Beis Dovid’ to even greater heights.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Crying During Elul, R’ Yoel, R’ Avraham Mayore, and R’ Zalman Yudkin
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.
Chabad of North Fulton Receives $900,000 Matching Grant to Build State-of-the-Art Sports Complex for their Summer Camp
Chabad of North Fulton has received a generous $900,000 matching grant from an anonymous donor to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art 6-acre sports complex for Camp Gan Israel, the region’s leading Jewish summer camp.
Weekly Story: The Establishment of Tomchei Tmimim
While technically this post should be done next week, the Shabbos before the 15th of Elul, however, being that next week is also the Shabbos before Chai Elul, I decided to post about the uniqueness of Tomchei Tmimim this week, and next week to write bezras Hashem about Chai Elul.
50,000+ Lines of Torah Gifted to the Rebbe at Dovi’s CGI Florida
Directorship, campers, and staff of Dovi’s CGI Florida gathered on the final Friday of summer camp to celebrate achievements at the 19th annual MBP Award ceremony, a gift to the Rebbe.
Hospital Shluchim Convene to Strengthen Their Frontline Ahavas Yisroel Mission
Chabad on Call held its annual Kinus for Hospital Shluchim at Healing Hearts in Hollywood, Florida, bringing together Shluchim and Shluchos from across the country with one mission: to offer warmth, support, and Yiddishkeit when it’s needed most.
Preparations Underway For The Kinus Hashluchim 5786, Theme Announced
As preparations for the upcoming International Kinus Hashluchim 5786 gets underway, the theme for this coming year’s Kinus has been announced; the unique role of a Shliach.
Balaton Camp Empowers 250 Teens from 14 Countries To Bring Jewish Pride and Leadership Back Home
This summer, 250 Jewish teens from across the globe came together on the picturesque shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary, for an unforgettable two-week adventure at CTeen Balaton, a joint project of CTeen Summer and Chabad of Hungary.
Unique Kinus Hamechanchim Unites All Divisions
Ahead of Shnas Halimudim 5786, A Mechanchim Kinus was held for Continuum of 4 Mosdos: Cheder ‘Ohr Menachem,’ Yeshivas TTL Queens, Yeshivas TTL Poconos, and Chayolei Beis Dovid – Vocational Yeshiva to gear up, refresh, and grow their Chinuch repertoire.
New Chabad Center To Open in Coastal Palm Beach, FL
In late 2024, Rabbi Mendy and Rivka Rotenstreich moved to Lake Worth Beach, Florida to establish a new Chabad presence there, a short distance from where Rivka’s family has long served as Shluchim.
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