“Al Zeh” A Heartfelt Tisha B’av Song
Listen to a heartfelt, acapella rendition of the sad words of Eicha describing the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash.
The Location of the Roman Attack That Destroyed the Second Beis Hamikdash
Today, on the Fast of 9th Av, the Israel Antiquities Authority presented the results of an excavation study that sheds light on the mighty Roman army, and the location spots of their attack on Jerusalem in the battle that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.
Tisha B’Av Entertainment For Children
As parents across the world face a long day of parenting while fasting, CrownHeights.info presents a list of digital entertainment available online to keep your children entertained.
Report: ELAL Adding Location Zmanim To The 787 Entertainment System
In-flight prayer times, or zmanim, are a major conundrum as you never know where you will be at what time. On ElAl’s new 787’s that issue as been removed with in flight Zmanim found in the entertainment system.
The Jew Project: Rabbi Raziel Cohen, The Tactical Rabbi
Rabbi Raziel Cohen termed The Tactical Rabbi, who teaches firearm training and security seminars sat down with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project.
Lubavitcher Run Company Featured on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday, July 26th, 2022, RussKap Water, LLC, a Lubavitcher run company, held an educational demonstration of their Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) units on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Is There Any Hair Cutting for Men Which is Allowed During the Three Weeks?
In an effort to reduce the confusion regarding this issue, which has become common in contemporary communities (both Chassidic and non-Chassidic), a monograph has been published titled Halachic Ramifications of Hair Styles for Men.
Bike4Chai 2022 Gears Up For August 17th-18th Ride
Close to 650 cyclists are gearing up for the 13th annual and largest ever summer of Bike4Chai. The two-day premier cycling event, August 17-18, is the highest per capita experiential fundraiser in the world, with proceeds benefiting Chai Lifeline, the international children’s health support network.
Bais Rivkah Seminary Alumnus Publishes Two Books On The Struggles of Mental Health, Stigmas, and Life Challenges
Chaya Rochel Zimmerman, a graduate of Bais Rivkah Seminary in Crown Heights, has released “Lemons in the Fog” and “The Next Pair Of Shoes”, two books that provide insight into some of the difficult struggles that people suffer through.
Stand With Us – So We Can Stand With You
Meis Mitzvah: two words that sound like an ancient phenomenon that only occurred in the times of the Kohen Gadol and the Bais Hamikdash. Sadly, it still happens, and way too often.
Crafts To The Rescue! Exciting Craft Activity for Nine Days
During the 9 days, swimming is out, so what do we do? On a Roll Crafts has come up with something exciting to entertain your kids, an Arts and Craft Night activity.
New Legislation Makes Hatzalah’s Job Easier As They No Longer Have to Worry About Incurring Traffic Violations and Fines As They Rush To Save Lives
New Legislation, sponsored by Senator Simcha Felder and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, was signed into law by Governor Hochul last Friday. The bill will allow Hatzalah members to respond more effectively during emergencies.
Born-in-Crown Heights Chassidic Author Hits No. 1 New Release in Amazon’s Jewish Hasidism Category
There are plenty of books and even some films out there chronicling the negative aspects of Hasidic life and those who have turned their backs on it. But Rabbi Levi Welton’s new book – Be like the Moon, A Chassidic Memoire – gives the other side of that story.
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Found in Bunker of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Leader: Tefillin, Talmud Pages
The bunker where Jewish Fighting Organization leader Mordechai Anielewicz was killed while fighting the Nazis in 1943 has been uncovered.
Lake Minnewaska seen from the cliffs
INBOX: Six Years Ago, My Son Also Fell Off A Cliff
This letter was sent to CrownHeights.info following the news of a Lubavitch woman’s miracle at Niagara Falls where she fell down a more than 50-foot cliff and survived. The story, along with a voice recording of the incident from the lady herself, can be found here.
Let’s Talk Exercise, No Time Is No Excuse
By now you are eating less vitamin K and have cut down on your portion size. Apparently knish sales are down 50%. So now, let’s talk about the other component of a healthier lifestyle.
KOSHER ALERT: Tazzy Lollipops Are NOT Certified By OK Kosher
The Ok Kosher Certification has published an alert over the misuse of the OK Kosher symbol on Tazzy Lollipops.
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