Beis Hora’a – AskTheRav Hotline Sees Historic Surge in Pre-Pesach Calls
Over just two weeks, 3,005 calls poured in from community members—Anash and Shluchim alike—seeking halachic guidance in preparation for Yom Tov.
A Brit Milah at Age 60 in Siberia, Thanks to a Grandmother’s Resolve in 1937
At the height of communist repression in Zhytomyr, one courageous grandmother circumcised her grandson Felix in secret while his parents were at work. This week in Tomsk, Siberia, the son of that same child— Yevgeny —entered the covenant of Abraham and received the Jewish name “Chaim”.
The Bochur Who Took Chassidus Seriously
In the 10th episode of Conversations In Chassidus, Rabbi Manis Friedman shares how Tanya’s core idea answers life’s many questions, how Chassidus is different from therapy, and many more fascinating points.
From Dharamkot to Tenerife: Pesach Merkos Shlichus Reaches Jews in 250 Cities
This year’s deployment reached roughly 250 locations across six continents, from Kathmandu, which hosts the world’s largest Seder, to Pacific islands where a public Seder may be the only Jewish gathering for hundreds of miles.
After Years of Advocacy And Multiple Violent Incidents, Bochur Gets Banned From 770
A low level of simmering animosity and periodic clashes has become an accepted thing in 770 over the years, with the level of violence and damage creeping up without much action taken to prevent it. This past week, another step was taken to curb said violence with a ban placed on one of its instigators, Baruch Shneur Frishman.
Chabad House at JFK International Airport Plans Summer Initiative
With the start of the Summer Zman, dozens of activists, Temimim, and Anash gathered for a special planning meeting to strengthen the Chabad House at JFK International Airport.
Friends Through Happy Occasions
“When a person experiences a death in the family, he feels as though his entire world has been destroyed. The Rambam is telling us that while it is very tragic now, in the future there will be occasions of joy.”
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #2, Warsaw Cemetery
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: An Enduring Embrace
On Shavuos some years ago, a friend told me the following story. It was so powerful that I knew that I was going to share it on some occasions.
A Tribute To Rabbi Yehuda Leib Alevsky OBM
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gives a moving tribute to Rabbi Yehuda Leib Laibel Alevsky OBM, covering topics such as his his time in Russia, Lod, USA, as Head Shliach Ohio, and his time in Tzach.
JEM: The Rebbe’s Timely Encouragement to the Mir Rosh Yeshiva
Discover the origins of their relationship, the powerful encounter that followed, and the striking way Reb Nochum later described the Rebbe’s leadership.
Here’s My Story: Standing Together for Israel
A long-time veteran of the Israeli Air Force, Mr. Ze’ev Ron continued to work with computers, as well as in the field of kosher supervision, after concluding his service. He was interviewed in October 2013.
A Tribute To Rabbi Tzemach Yosef Yitzchak Wilansky OBM
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin gave a moving tribute to Rabbi Tzemach Yosef Yitzchak Wilansky OBM, a famed Pre-1A teacher in Montreal whose life work inspired hundreds of children.
Credit: René Mentschke
Drone Strikes Near Home of Chabad Shliach in Dnipro, Child Injured
During a large-scale attack on Wednesday involving the launch of numerous drones and missiles toward cities across Ukraine, the home of Rabbi Zelig Brez, head of the Jewish community in Dnipro and the city’s Chabad emissary, was damaged.
Winners Announced in Worldwide Moshiach Seudah Family Initiative
This Pesach, something powerful unfolded around hundreds of dining room tables across the world. What is often experienced as an adult gathering in shul was reimagined as something interactive and alive for children
Chabad Soldier Honored as President’s Distinguished Serviceman on Israel’s 78th Independence Day
A young Chabad-Lubavitch chossid serving in the Intelligence Branch of the IDF has been recognized with one of the country’s highest honors, being named a President’s Distinguished Serviceman during the State of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.
Young Chabad Rov Shows Halacha Is Alive and Relevant
The Shulchan Aruch does not directly address many of today’s questions, yet with the proper application of halachic principles, every dilemma can be navigated. A new sefer by Rabbi Berel Polityko does just that.
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