Final Podcast, Mikvah.org Explained
Mikvah.org is excited to present our final podcast of the year. Tune in for a special video podcast where we give you a tour of our website and explain all the resources we offer.
Agudas Chasidei Chabad To Host Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen In Crown Heights
Agudas Chasidei Chabad will be hosting a Gimel Tammuz Farbrengen in Crown Heights on Tuesday, July 9th, 9:30pm at Bais Rivkah Lefferts.
Jewish American Soldier Nathan Baskind Given Kevurah After 80 Years
The “Operation Benjamin” association, based in the United States, works to rehabilitate the graves of American Jewish soldiers buried in France during the Second World War. The organization received astonishing information a year and a half ago which led to a kosher burial 80 years after the war.
JEM: What A Doctor Said To Me After I Spoke To The Rebbe
Shortly after becoming pregnant with their first child, Reb Meshulom Weiss’s wife was diagnosed with the rare Weber-Christian Disease. But even after the diagnosis was confirmed by a top expert in the field, the Rebbe insisted on his own ‘third opinion.’
Historic Audio: Rabbi JJ Hecht Gives A Speech at ULY Ocean Parkway 1980 Graduation
Listen to this historic speech from Rabbi JJ Hecht given at the Lubavitch Yeshiva Ocean Parkway Graduation on the 4th of Tammuz – June 18th, 1980.
CKids Shabbaton Continues to Inspire Months Later
A weekend with eternal impact. Despite the CKids Shabbaton taking place months ago, heartwarming stories of families strengthening their Jewish identity as a result of that Shabbos keep pouring in.
Photo Credit: Shmuly Wolfson
Harav Moshe Wolfson OBM’s Life Of Chasidus
Rabbi Wolfson, who was born in 1925, learned much about Chasidus by observing Rabbi Mendlowitz, his teacher. One example of Chasidic discipline he received from Rabbi Mendlowitz was the acceptance of all Chasidic disciplines from Satmar to Lubavitch, Satmar being more emotional and Chabad being more intellectual.
Mothers of TTOP Bring Six Days of Creation to Life
Last week, talmidim of Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway Kita Aleph celebrated their first siyum on Parshas Bereishis. The event highlighted the boys’ dedication and achievements in completing Parshas Bereishis along with 250 Chumash Milim, in addition to Shoroshim and prefixes.
A Series of Celebrations in Moscow’s Jewish Children’s Home
As the summer season begins, it is with great satisfaction that the administration of Moscow’s Jewish Children’s Home is getting ready for a series of joyous celebrations. A number of its graduates are engaged and about to be married.
Photo Credit: Shmuly Wolfson
BDE: Harav Moshe Wolfson zt”l, Legendary Menahel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas
With great sadness we report the passing of the legendary Mashgiach of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas and and Rav of Emunas Yisrael Harav Moshe Wolfson zt”l, a Gaon with a close relationship to the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Weddings Are So Loud, Make It Louder
Weddings are so loud. The music is so loud you can’t hear yourself think. And only when you put in your earplugs can you feel how loud it really is, because now you can feel the bass vibrating in your table and through your chair.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rabbi Yosef Menachem Mendel Tenenbaum, Principal United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
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.
Weekly Story: A Surprising Call 46 Years Later
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my Merkos Shlichus to Eastern Canada, which took place in the summer of 5738 (1978). Together with Dovid Wilansky, the two of us visited cities and small towns in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Now I will relate what I have just been informed.
Weekly Dvar Torah: 30 Days of Reflection on 30 Years Since Gimmel Tammuz
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman points out the unique connection of the 30 days leading up to Gimmel Tammuz, which took place 30 years ago.
Why is Motti Steinmetz Flying in From Israel?
Largest Gimmel Tammuz event in the United States welcomes singing sensation Motti Steinmetz from Eretz Yisroel, along with Rabbi Moshe New from Montreal.
Teen Unity Shines Amid Challenges at Punta del Este Shabbaton
Jewish Teens gathered from across South America for the first-ever CTeen South America Regional Shabbaton. The weekend focused on building connections, discussing important topics such as Jewish marriage and connection to Israel. They even enjoyed a surprise visit by the Mayor.
Registration Now Open for Eightieth Yom Hilulah
Registration is now open for the Eightieth Yom Hilulah of Harav Reb Levi Yitchok Schneerson, the Rebbes father. Hospitality will be available from Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning.
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