Photo Gallery: CKids Camp Begins With A Bang
The CKids Gan Yisroel overnight camp began this week in South Florida, with lots of children receiving a fun filled summer in a Kosher and positive environment.
One Thousand Children Receive Toys To Motivate Them To More Mitzvos And Trust In Hashem
Initiated by Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, didactical games, strategical games and creative play toys were distributed throughout Russia to motivate them to do more mitzvos and trust in Hashem.
Parks Reopened By Fed Up Crown Heights Community Members
Members of the Crown Heights community were fed up with the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and have taken matters into their own hands. Community members gathered outside the Albany Ave entrance to Lefferts Park, which had been chained shut by the governments orders.
Friendship Circle Presents Gifts To This Years Teen Volunteers
Friendship Circle of Brooklyn showed their appreciation to their teen volunteers, numbered around 200, with an online event and gifts delivered to their doors.
Guitar Chords App For Jewish Music
A new app has been launched for guitar players, with guitar chords for hundreds of Jewish songs. The music on the app features all genres of Jewish music, including classics, favorites, Nigunim, and more.
Faiga Korenblit, left, relished celebrating the growth of her family. Pictured here with granddaughter Rochel Chein, right, and her granddaughter’s mother-in-law, Bracha Chein, center, at the brit milah of Korenblit’s great-grandson, Menachem Mendel Chein.
Obituary: Faiga Korenblit, 96, Holocaust Survivor and Quintessential Rebbetzin
Although the numbers tattooed on to her arm silently spoke of the horrors she had lived through in Auschwitz, Faiga Korenblit, who passed away last month, could not actually be described as a “survivor,” but rather a “thriver.” Faiga Korenblit passed away on April 12 at the age of 96.
Unprecedented Gimmel Tammuz Event Planned
With many still living in partial lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic and limited travel options, thousands of men, women and children are expected to tune into a special event taking place on the eve of Gimmel Tammuz 5780, the upcoming 26th Hilula – Yartzeit of the Rebbe.
Rabbi Motti Kopman at the dedication of a new Torah scroll his family had donated to the synagogue. (Photo: Alex Kleyman)
Obituary: Rabbi Motti Kopman, 34, Faced Cancer, COVID and Death With Invincible Joy
Rabbi Motti Kopman dedicated his life to two things—spreading joy and helping others, say his family and many friends. In fact, the young rabbi’s reputation for being ready to serve anyone at a moment’s notice. Kopman passed away on April 12 at the age of 34 from complications due to cancer and COVID-19, leaving behind his wife, Chana, and five young children.
Photo Gallery: Eastern Parkway Repaving Continues Overnight
Construction work on repaving the roadway of Eastern Parkway continued overnight Wednesday night, shutting the main travel artery for hours. The work will resurface the well used road that had become worn out and in need of replacing.
Crown Heights Business Distributing Washable Masks To The Community
The owners of Mr Clean on Albany Ave have done it again for the Crown Heights community. They have just received a shipment of reusable face masks that are to be distributed to members of the Crown Heights community who can not afford to buy them on their own.
Fresh Pizza and Doughnuts For the NYPD’s 77th Precinct
Food, it’s a Jewish way of saying thank you that is understood in all languages. ChabadAir said thank you to the officers of the NYPD’s 77th Precinct on Monday, with a lunch of fresh pizza and doughnuts.
Crime Ticks Up In Crown Heights, Two More Thefts In Crown Heights Today
Two more incidents of theft in Crown Heights were reported by Tuesday afternoon, bringing the total of today’s reported thefts in the Shchunah to three.
Always Connected, Just in Time for Gimmel Tammuz
Following the success of its latest women’s learning event, “Never Alone,” Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to present “Always Connected” as a Hachana for Gimmel Tammuz. The program will explore how to deepen our connection with Hashem, the Rebbe and our fellow, by studying the Rebbe’s words.
Crown Heights Physicians: Please Do Not Come To Crown Heights For Gimmel Tammuz
The Chabad physicians of Crown Heights have published an open letter to members of Anash worldwide requesting that they do not come to Crown Heights this Gimmel Tammuz.
Under Arrest: Shomrim Catches Man Stealing Package On Kingston Ave
A man was arrested in Crown Heights Tuesday after he was caught red handed by Shomrim stealing a package from a local business on Kingston Ave. Job final: One under.
Lawn signs proclaiming positive message of hope and encouragement are a big hit from Illinois to Quebec.
As Coronavirus Lingers, Lawn Signs Display Messages of Positivity
Quarantined at home for months, health-care systems under untold pressure and economic challenges only mounting, people around the country have been looking for any positive message of hope and encouragement they can get. A Chicago Chabad House provided just that..
Photo Gallery: Levaya For Rabbi Shmuel Gedalia Blizinsky OBM
The Levaya of Rabbi Shmuel Gedalia Blizinsky OBM passed by 770 Sunday afternoon on its way to burial at the Montifiore Cemetery in Cambria Heights, Queens.
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