Picture of the Day
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, vice chairman of Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters, meets with Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad Poway last night minutes after Rabbi Goldstein emerged from surgery for injuries sustained in the shooting.
Bein Hazmanim Program A Massive Success
Over forty Bochurim from seven Yeshivos recently took part in in a Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim program, newly launched by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim. The five day, Crown Heights based program, aims to provide Bochurim with an environment in which to learn during the Yeshiva break, and prepare for the auspicious day of Yud-Alef Nissan.
Picture of the Day
A reader of CrownHeights.info captured on camera as Dave Carlin of CBS came to 770 in search of someone to speak to about recent events, and ended up wrapped in Tefillin instead.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he exits the hall after a farbrengen, circa 1956.
Shvii Shel Pesach Farbrengen With Rabbi Michoel Seligson
An English speaking farbrengen is to be held in Crown Heights on the the night of Shvii Shel Pesach. The Farbrengen will be located at Anash Shul 770 Montgomery St. starting at 12:50am. The farbrengen, which is geared to English speakers, will be hosted by Rabbi Michoel Seligson.
Community Board 9, Open District Manager Position
The Community Board 9, which covers nearly the entire Crown Heights area, has announced the opening for a District Manager position. The District Manager position comes with the responsibilities of establishing an office, hiring staff, and implementing procedures to improve the delivery of City services to the district.
Kinus Torah Convenes in Paris
A Kinus Torah convened over Chol Hamoed Pesach in the shul adjacent to the Beis Chaya Mushka school in Paris. A special Torah pamphlet was given out to all the those who attended the event.
From The Derher Archive: A Crack in the Iron Curtain, Rabbi Binyomin Katz’s Story
With the passing of Rabbi Binyomin Katz obm, we present part of his mysterious story. His complete story, which may never be fully known, weaves with other famous personalities behind the iron curtain. The story was published in the Chassidisher Derher Magazine on the 29th of Adar 5775.
Tefillin Recovered Through YouTube Find
A European YouTuber had an unexpected find when he discovered a pair of Tefillin in a bulk lot of unclaimed items from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The YouTuber, clueless to his find, was happy to sell the Tefillin to a quick acting Lubavitcher for €180.
In Photos: Kinus Torah in Montreal
A Kinus Torah was held on the first night of Chol Hamoed at the central Chabad Shul in Montreal. Guest speaker at the event was Harav Yisroel Yosef Hakohen Hendel, head of the Bes Din in Migdal Haemek, who spoke on the Halachos of Pesach.
Tragic incident Fatally Injures 4-Year-Old
United Hatzala EMS volunteers treated a young boy who was hit by a bus on HaChozeh M’Lublin Street in Beitar Illit. Volunteers attempted to resuscitate the boy (approximately 4 years old) and initiated CPR. Unfortunately, after lengthy efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Picture of the Day
Birkat Kohanim at the Kotel is a stunning picture from any view, especially from above. Take a look at a 360 degree view of Birkat Kohanim taken by Shimi Hershkop as thousands came to hear on the first day of Chol Hamoed Pesach.
In Photos: Seder Preparations in Moscow’s Main Synagogue
On Friday, as Pesach quickly approached, preparations for the upcoming seders were well under way at Moscow’s Main Synagogue. With so many expected to join the seders, different sections were prepared by group, age, language, and more.
BDE: Pinchos Meyer (Peter) Kalms, 89, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr Pichos Meyer (Peter) Kalms OBM, of London, England. Mr Kalms was an active member of the Chabad community in London and had a special connection with the Rebbe. He passed away over Shabbos, the first day of Pesach.
Watch: Birkas Kohanim at the Kotel
Watch as thousands of people flocked to the Kotel to participate in birkas Kohanim on the first day of Chol Hamoed Pesach.
Anti Semitic Arsonist Strikes Russian Yeshiva Just before Yom Tov
An anti-Semitic Arsonist struck yeshivas Toras Chaim in Moscow just hours before Yom Tov, destroying the kosher L’Pesach food, and painting swastikas on the building.
Montreal Parades for Yud Aleph Nissan
A team effort of locals, bochurim and Anash brought together created this amazing Yud Aleph Nissan Tank Parade. Four Mitzvah Tank,s a video truck, and horses paraded through the streets of Montreal this past Wednesday, marking the Rebbe’s birthday.
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