Meet the New Mesivta: A Conversation with the Rosh Mesivta
Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, Rosh Mesivta of the new Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta, explains the vision and direction for the Mesivta, and answers some frequently asked questions.
A Year of Restored Audio – Forty Years New
The audio recordings of the Rebbe from the year 5746, exactly forty years ago, are now online and available in beautifully restored quality.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Teveria: R’ Chaim Abulafia, 1600s, Shul and Mikva
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: Overcoming Challenges – Yud Shevat
Being that we are in the week before Yud Shevat, I am posting two stories of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s childhood which I am still unsure and debating whether they should be included in his upcoming two volume biography.
Family members of the deceased light candles in their memory.
Australia Honors Victims of Bondi Chanukah Massacre With National Day of Mourning
National Days of Mourning are exceptionally rare in Australia. The nation has observed only a handful since its federation in 1901: for the Bali bombings in 2002; for the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, shot down over Ukraine in 2014; and most recently for Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.
Decades in the Making – Chabad Musician Reveals Unreleased Album of Chabad Niggunim
An unreleased project recorded years ago in honor of the Rebbe is finally seeing the light of day, carrying with it a lifetime of musical connection, Chabad spirit, and personal history.
Oholei Torah Presents Clear Technology Plan at Parent Event, with Guidelines for Yeshiva and Helpful Tips for Home
The event marked a strong step forward in building clarity, unity, and confidence as Oholei Torah continues developing a thoughtful and proactive approach to Chinuch and technology.
Avraham Fried & Renowned Chazan To Headline Grand Siyum
In an exciting addition to the upcoming 45th Grand Siyum HaRambam, renowned Jewish singer Avraham Fried, together with Cantor Yaakov Stark, will perform at the historic triple Siyum at the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights, leading the crowd in niggunim and chazanus in celebration of completing kol hatorah kuloh.
Umedayeik B’Maamar Releases In-depth Commentary On this Year’s Basi Legani
Spanning more than 150 pages, with over 250 footnotes, this year’s Umedayeik B’Maamar highlights many new aspects of what the Rebbe carefully wove into the Maamar.
Feminine Blueprint Summit to Begin on Chof Bais Shevat
Chabad.org is proud to announce the launch of a transformative online summit: “The Feminine Blueprint: A Torah-Based Playbook for the Modern Jewish Woman.”
Here’s My Story: The Week of My Wedding
Rabbi Yehuda Leib Dubov, a shochet and a mohel, who was a long-time resident of Crown Heights, passed away in July 2017. He was interviewed in December 2001 and August 2011.
From Participants to Leaders: Alumni Share their Summer Experience at Virtual Open Houses Worldwide
Over recent weeks, CTeen hosted 8 virtual open houses across the United States, Canada, and Europe, giving nearly 300 families from 13 countries the opportunity to explore summer options and hear directly from staff about what makes these trips unique.
Gallery: Hiloula of The Baba Sali at The Netivot Cemetary
On the evening of Wednesday, the 4th of Shevat 5786, during the sacred hillula of Rabbi Baba Sali, photographer Morde’hai Lubecki captured the moments at the cemetery in Netivot.
New Tools Are Making Moshiach Learning More Accessible Than Ever
The Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 is focused on one goal: making Geulah learning accessible, actionable, and alive, for communities, educators, and shluchim everywhere.
Yeedle & Nemouel Release New Wedding Music Video “B’zeh Habayit”
A soulful tefillah for the Jewish home. Yeedle and Nemouel unite for “B’zeh Habayit”—a masterpiece duet capturing the sanctity of the Chuppah.
More Than 30 Kehillos Join as Marine Park Honors the Alter Rebbe
Representing all Marine Park communities—numbering over 30 congregations—the gathering brought together Chassidish, Litvish, Sephardic, Modern and Chabad communities, all united in honor of the Alter Rebbe.
Videos: YPs Personal Stories of Connection Set the Stage Before Ohel
After a weekend of inspiration and connection at the world’s largest gathering of Young Jewish Professionals, Sunday’s visit to the Rebbe’s Ohel was the culmination of it all.
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