Paris Farbrengs for Yud Beis Tammuz
A farbrengen was held to mark Yud Beis – Yud Gimmel Tammuz at Beis Chaya Mushka in Paris. The farbrengen was led by Harav Elchonon Morozow, grandson of the Frierdiker Rebbes Secretary by the same name.
Lost Manuscript of Jewish Commentator ‘Baruch Taam’ Discovered
A lost manuscript of the author, “Baruch Taam,” also known as Rabbi Baruch Frankel-Teomim, was discovered recently. It contains a composition comprised of thousands of his handwritten commentary on the “Shulchan Aruch.”
Man Arrested in Crown Heights after Touching Woman on Kingston Ave
A man was arrested Friday afternoon after touching a Jewish woman inappropriately on Kingston Ave. The man was arrested after Shomrim, alerted to the unwanted touching, followed the man into a building, and directed the Police right to him.
Survivors of Fiery Crash Meet for 50th Anniversary
Four survivors of a fiery crash that occurred on Ches Tammuz 5729/1969, met up in Crown Heights Thursday night on its 50th Anniversary. They were joined from Montreal by Yosel Minkowitz via video.
Postville Yeshiva To Certify Students in Kidushin
Entering its third successful year, the Postville Zal is adding a new dimension to the coming year by bringing practical application to learning. In addition to the Mivtza Torah for finishing the Gemara of Mesechtas Kidushin, the Bochurim will be learning with the goal to be tested by Rabbi Shlomo Segal, Chaver Beis Din of Crown Heights, to become certified to be able to be Mesader Kidushin. This will enhance the learning of the Bochurim, and they will walk away with a tangible benefit that can be used in the position of Rabbi or Shliach.
Vice President of the United States Visits Poway Chabad
Vice President, Mike Pence, visited Chabad of Poway along with his wife Karen while on a visit to San Diego California. The Poway Chabad was the site of an attack that took the life of Lori Kay.
When Friendship Isn’t Only For Kids: The Circle Expands to 21 Plus
Nechama, now Schusterman, and her husband Rabbi Ezzy are expanding their popular program Friendship Circle to include an underserved population: adults with special needs. Most educational and social opportunities generally fizzle out at the legal age of adulthood, leaving many high and dry.
The Chicago Boyz Acrobatics Team Performs at CGI Parksville
The Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team brought their talents to camp for a grand in house entertainment. The campers enjoyed watching their display of acrobatics, and jump rope skills. The campers all held their breaths every jump, flip, and move.
Bill “the Bike Man” McGraw with students of the Lubavitch Mesivta and the bikes he refurbished and gave to them.
Retiree Refurbishes 2,000 Bikes, and Gives Them All Away
Twenty years after gaving away his first bicycle, Bill McGraw estimates that as many as 2,000 bicycles have passed through his garage, and have found new homes.
Picture of the Day
A perfectly timed photo from space created a special image in a special place. With the sun at a perfect angle, the two Matzeivos inside the Ohel in Queens create two blurry, but unmistakable faces, ones that look uncannily like the Rebbe.
The Levaya of R’ Ezra Nagar OBM
The Levaya of R’ Ezra Nagar, OBM took place Wednesday, passing by 770 on its way to Eretz Yisroel for burial. A large crowd of community members came out to honor him.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Urgent Care, When Yes, and When No
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
Shluchim get Rabbanut Certification
Beis HaMedrash L’Shluchim, a division of Merkos Suite 302, just completed the second annual comprehensive course for shluchim on all the requisite marriage halachos. The shiurim throughout this four-month course were given by Rabbi Yitzchok Kravitsky, head of Machon Havineini, and Rabbi Mordechai Farkash, shliach and rav in Bellevue, Washington.
250 Totally Immersed in Chinuch at Annual Kinus
Hundreds of Chabad educators from 42 Chabad schools from across North America, attended the 18th annual Kinus haMechanchim from early Monday to late Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Danbury CT.
Garbage Truck Overturns, Crushes Parked Cars
A garbage truck overturned Tuesday night in WIlliamsburg, crushing a row of parked cars in Williamsburg. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Grand Melbourne Melave Malka, and Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
In a momentous and cohesive display of community Achdus, the Melbourne Chabad and general community gathered for a grand Melave Malka. The sold-out event at The Timber Yard, a landmark Melbourne venue, boasted over 700 people in attendance.
New Sefer Torah Celebrated in New Haven
On Sunday, the 4th of Tammuz, a Hachnasat Sefer Torah was held in New Haven, Connecticut, with local rabbis, the local Jewish community, and many guests.
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