Bombs exploding overhead can’t stop the Moskowitz family of Kharkiv, Ukraine, from continuing their life’s mission of being there for the Jews of their city, both physically and spiritually. Rabbi Mendel Moskowitz tells the attendees of the National Jewish Retreat of his family’s harrowing experience and the secret of their continued dedication.
Across the world, father and sons sat down Motzei Shabbos for a period of learning called Avos Ubanim. The Coral Springs Avos Ubanim, organized by Mendy Dalfin, saw an incredible turnout, prizes, and pizza.
Bar Mitzvah Maamar Nigun aka Rostover Nigun or Mamar Hachana Nigun from the Rebbe Rashab, was first introduced in Rostov, Russia, and often sung by the fifth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom Dover, known as the Rebbe Rashab.
One of the most exciting and ambitious initiatives announced at the kinus last year was a pledge to commission thirty-six brand new Sifrei Torah for Chabad Houses in smaller communities that don’t yet have a Sefer Torah of their own. Amid great joy and festivity, a grand siyum of 36 Sifrei Torah will take place at the banquet. Amid great joy and festivity, a grand siyum of 36 Sifrei Torah will take place at this years banquet.
After great successes in this remarkable project/campaign assigned to Chabad Friends of Cuban Jewry (CFCJ), of building Jewish Libraries in isolated Jewish communities across the globe, the program is now starting with the first 18 Chabad centers across Russia.
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.
Tanya Applied Episode 84 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10:00PM–10:30PM EDT.
I heard the following thought last Shabbos from Rabbi Eliyahu Landau (a son of Rabbi Yaakov Landau of Bnei Brak).
In honor of Chof Cheshvan, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel on Sunday Nov. 13th and Monday Nov. 14th.
A remarkable Torah from R’ Shlomo Zalman from Kapust has been published from manuscript for the first time.
The Vaad Hakinus met with representatives of various law enforcement agencies in NYC to plan for the upcoming International Kinus Hashluchim. 71st and 77th precincts, Brooklyn South, and the NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau were all represented at the meeting.
In this video released by JEM, the Rebbe advises parents about their son switching schools, and gives a lesson in self confidence.
Registration has opened for both the girls and boys divisions of the Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camps of the Shluchim Office, a 10 day incredible experience in Lake Worth, Florida.
It started as a relatively small Shabbaton dubbed “CYP Encounters,” with 50 young professionals gathering in Crown Heights, arranged on the fly just a few years ago. From there, it has burgeoned into something way beyond that.
Rabbi Homnick’s father was close to Shlomo in Chaim Berlin during the early 1950s. He shared unknown stories with his son. Reb Yaakov knew Reb Shlomo and spent time with him over the course of his life.
As the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim prepares for its largest program yet, the Shluchim Office announces the head staff leading this year’s dual Hakhel program as they gear up for an incredible Kinus ahead.
In honor of Shnas Hakhel, the Biblical Year of Gathering, Chabad of South Broward is going all out with its annual Chanukah Festival, hosting together for the first time in America, the dynamic duo of Avraham Fried and Ishay Ribo, who will be bringing their magical annual Chanukah show to the shores of Miami.
