One of the customs observed during the Fast of Esther is the Mitzvah of Machtzis Hashekel which is given around Mincha time. Support Keren Simchas Chosson V’kallah through this special mitzvah and help a Chosson and Kallah have a beautiful wedding.
Administration of Yeshiva Gedolah Melbourne proudly announced the beginning of the first stage of construction on the new wing of the Yeshiva this past week.
On Wednesday, with a little help from technology, a coronavirus-related setback was averted for a group of seniors and children, ending with a great success.
Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, under the leadership of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon , was visited by the TAP (Tefillin Awareness Program) team. While checking the Tefillin of the Bachurim, many halachik issues were found and some were able to be fixed on the spot.
There is no question that the past 8 decades of Chabad chinuch in America has impacted the country. Igud Hamelamdim put together an event in honor of the special day that marked 80 years since the Frierdiker Rebbe’s arrival on U.S. soil.
Chevra Hatzalah, the parent body of New York City’s Hatzalah organizations, has released a community memo concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the New York City Jewish community. The memo summarizes what we know about the virus, cautions against panic, and gives advice on how to protect yourself against the virus.
Machon L’yahadus will be hosting special Megillah Readings for Women in Crowm Heights. There will be one at night, and two by day.
“Not a Regular Shabatton – Mehutton” was the slogan that brought close together about a hundred Jewish Students from all over Europe, gathering together for a 4-day long event in the heart of the Ancient Jewish Quarter.
A family from Lakewood received a royal Crown Heights welcome Thursday night in the form of two slashed tires. The reason for the vandalism is unclear, as the car was legally parked at the time.
After many delays, thousands of Shalach Manos and Purim supplies arrived at Beth Lubavitch of Paris. the Shalach Manos will be handed out across Paris and its surrounding areas.
A congregant of Chabad of the West Side has been confirmed to have Coronavirus, according to Rabbi Shlomo Kugel of Chabad of the West Side. The extent of the exposure has yet to be determined.
A mob of around 40 teenagers caused mayhem Thursday afternoon in Crown Heights, beating and robbing a 15 year old girl and stabbing another. Police have requested the public’s assistance to identify the assailants.
Crown Heights Shomrim received a call Thursday afternoon after a local office found a gun stashed away behind their building. Shomrim volunteers responded to the address and secured the firearm until the police arrived.
Crown Heights women gathered for the 2nd annual auction on February 23rd at Lubavitcher yeshiva, benefiting the Rebbe’s Mivtzoim. Upon registering, Each participant received a pouch with some Mivtzoim material and a beautiful card explaining the idea of ‘”Mivtzoim on the go’”. Wherever one goes one should always have some material to give to another Jew to awaken the pintele Yid within.
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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.
As Nashville residents began to dig out from the rubble of the EF3 tornado that killed at least 24 people, hospitalized more than 150, and wrecked 140 structures, leaving hundreds homeless, Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yitzchok and Esther Tiechtel visited with area residents, many of whom had lost everything.
