by Aharon Loschak – chabad.org Rabbi Messod Touboul, the beloved principal of Chabad-Lubavitch’s Beis Chana School in Paris, passed away on March 20, soon after being infected with the coronavirus. He was 64 years old. Born in Marseille, Touboul was […]
The wives of Hatzalah volunteers of Crown Heights received an appreciation gift erev shabbos for allowing their husbands to do the tireless work in combating the COVID-19 virus sweeping the community. The Hatzalah volunteers have fielded hundreds of calls from Crown Heights residents as the virus spreads its way through the community.
As part of a new initiative to combat bias attacks and anti-semitism in New York City, the NYPD has installed cameras in Crown Heights to monitor well trafficked corners of the community.
In times of stress and worry, our Sages tell us, “A worry in one’s heart, discuss it with another.” Over 40 Crown Heights women will be making themselves available on the phone to listen and lend chizuk.
As everyone will be davening at home this shabbos, don’t forget to bench the upcoming month of Nissan. The new moon can be seen on Tuesday, at ten hours, fourteen Dakos, and eleven Chalakim. Rosh Chodesh will be on Thursday.
Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski, one of a few guests at a family only wedding in Switzerland, shares his touching experience of faith, and the beauty found in the simple truth.
There is never a quiet moment on Purim at the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn! Rabbi Berel and Chani Majesky and the rest of the FCBKLN staff worked round the clock to ensure a fantastic, amazing, and happy Purim for all the FC families.
The Rabbonim of Crown Heights have published a clarification to their recently released letter closing the shuls and men’s Mikvahs of Crown Heights. The rabbonim cleared the question of outdoor minyanim, stating that they are forbidden, and must stop. They also forbade most gatherings for Simchas.
Being in quarantine shouldn’t mean not being able to listen to quality Shiurim. With schools, Shuls and other Mosdos locked down, InsideChassidus has made available over ten thousand Shiurim available online for free.
As the Coronavirus outbreak spreads to other Jewish communities in New York City, Chevra Hatzalah’s central office has released a community wide alert regarding coronavirus.
When Hal Fuchs found out that his friend Rabbi Levi Goldstein is in critical condition, he stepped in to put on tefillin in his stead.
As information about the Coronovirus started coming out, the administration of Cheder Chabad of Baltimore held emergency meetings to create contingency plans in the event that schools in Maryland need to close down. At the beginning of last week, teachers were guided on how to start preparing for the eventuality that schools will be closed.
The Beis Din of Crown Heights has publihed a Psak closing all Shules and Mikvahs until further notice. The psak comes as an increased amount of Crown Heights residents are falling ill with Coronavirus.
After the Rabbonim published a ban on those over the age of 65 from venturing out in public, the Gabboim of 770 posted signs on the doors notifying those over the age not to enter.
Russian Health Ministry guidelines over coronavirus concerns has closed down the Shaarei Tzedek Chesed Center in Moscow. Despite the center being temporarily closed, activities and services are still being provided to those that need in peoples homes.
The Rabbonim of Crown Heights have released an emergency notice declaring that anyone over the age of 65 may not venture out in public. The rabbonim also exteneded the ruling to anyone showing symptoms of the virus.
Through the years, the Rebbe was always the island of calm and reassurance. No matter the situation, the Rebbe inspired, as he articulated the Torah’s views. A brand new website will be updated daily with existing feature films and specially-produced videos by JEM.
