Yud Daled Kislev: Coach Buses to the Ohel
In honor of Yud Daled Kislev the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s 91st wedding anniversary, coach buses will be making round-trips to the Ohel all day today.
Australian Parliament United For Chanukah At Chabad
Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien were both in agreement when they participated in a pre-Chanukah celebration at Australia’s Parliament of Victoria, organized by Rabbi Chaim Herzog of Chabad of Melbourne CBD.
Chesed Shel Emes Volunteers Work Hours After Jersey City Attack
In the dark hours following the attack on a Kosher Supermarket in Jersey City, Chesed Shel Emes Volunteers arrived to do the important work of Kovod Hames. See the photos of the horrendous scene.
A story of Rabbi Ceitlin, and a Nearly Lost Burial
Rabbi Ceitlin, Shliach to Metairie, Louisiana, shares a story of helping a Jewish woman find a proper burial, with lots of Hashgacha Pratis.
Mivtza For 70 Years of the Rebbe’s Nesius
Excitement is mounting amongst the thousands of anash and yeshiva students across the globe as we prepare for Yud Shvat, marking seventy years of the Rebbe’s Nesius. The preparations for this milestone are being taken to a new practical level with the initiative to collectively learn all of the Rebbe’s Torah.
BDE: Three Yidden Murdered in Kosher Supermarket in Jersey City
An active shooter situation is unfolding in a Jewish area of Jersey City. Police are presently engaging two armed suspects. One officer has been shot, and another person injured. Updates posted as information becomes available.
Steinsaltz Biography of the Rebbe a Hebrew-Language Best-Seller
‘My Rebbe’ by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz) has now been published in four languages, and is quickly becoming a best seller.
ULY Hosts Father and Son Farbrengen for Yud Kislev
In honor of the Chag Hageulah of the Mitteler Rebbe whose very life was Chassidus, a Father and Son Chassidus program was held in Tomchei Temimim for the 7th and 8th grades.
Power to the Children
f it takes a village to raise a child, a global community is necessary to raise its teachers. To that end, twenty passionate educators came together last month at a conference in Plano, Texas. Hosted by Rivkie Block, Chabad’s representative here, together with Chabad’s Early Childhood Education Network (CECE), the conference united directors for workshops, classroom tours, and networking.
From Rubble to Rebuilding – HeMesivta Is Moving to Canarsie
After 15 years of being a High School located in ULY Ocean Parkway, HaMesivta is moving to the Canarsie section in Brooklyn, NY.
“Chassidishe Parshah” Series Launches on Whatsapp
As a new initiative for this Yud Tes Kislev, Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov of London UK has launched a weekly Hebrew/English audio available on WhatsApp of the Chassidishe Parshah.
Students Connect to Jewish Knowledge Through Popular Texting Game
JText, a new and innovative method of engaging teenagers, has met major success. With the challenge of competing against the brightly lit screens of today’s technology, JText is a breakthrough.
BDE: Leima Gedzberg, 81,OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Leima (ben Efraim) Halevi Gedzberg OBM, a dedicated Chossid and integral part of the Russian Jewish community in Crown Heights.
Father and Son Day for Oholei Torah’s Eighth Grade
The Grade eight Division of Oholei Torah sponsored a Father and Son day in Yeshiva this past Sunday, Yud Kislev. The fathers then joined their sons in class for a gemorah shiur, and then learnt in chavarus style.
Lamplighters Yeshiva, A School Teetering On The Edge
Lamplighters Yeshiva has always been a pioneering yeshiva in Crown Heights. Following the Montassori educational model, the school shines as a beacon of light for the community. Over the past few years though, it has all come crumbling down and now stands teetering on the edge. What happened?
Jew in the City’s 6th Annual All Star Awards
For the 6th time, Jew in the City brought together exceptional individuals in a variety of fields who are both trailblazers in their careers and role models in their communities. The award winners were recognized on stage at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in a room with close to 600 guests.
NYPD Makes Multiple Gang Arrests, Takes Two Guns Off The Streets of Crown Heights
The 71st Precinct Special Operations Team that covers Crown Heights, made multiple gang arrests this past week and took two guns off the streets.
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