Photos: 770 Farbrengen for Pesach Sheini
A farbrengen was held in 770 last night, Wednesday, the 14th of Iyar, in honor of Pesach Sheini, with the attendance of Rabbonim, Mashpi’im, Anash and Bochurim.
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170 Friendship Circle Volunteers Appreciated
170 girls and their proud mothers came together at the JCM last week to salute the work and dedication of the volunteers this past year. The guests were welcomed with a delicious Salad and Pasta bar, beautifully set up by Chani Greenbaum, and the opportunity to ‘celebrate friendship’ by sending a sweet postcard to a friend of their choice.
Jews Celebrate Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazis
Hundreds of Jewish communities across Russia commemorated yesterday the country’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Victory Day, celebrated in Russia every year on May 9th, is an important date for the country, whose entire population, including millions of Jews, was affected by World War II and its aftermath.
From Days Gone By: A Glimpse into Lag Ba’omers Past
Ahead of Lag Ba’omer, a CrownHeights.info reader shares an amazing collection of photos and documents from past parades.
Tiny Monaco Has Largest-Ever Jewish Gathering
The micro-nation of Monaco, which is sandwiched between France and the Mediterranean Sea, saw the largest Jewish gathering in its history during a visit to the principality by more than 1,000 Jewish students from the Former Soviet Union (FSU).
Photos by Esther Malka Levertov / Nachas Photography
Camp Fund Holds Annual Auction
The Keren Avrohom Eliezer Camp Fund – in memory of Hatomim Avremi Goldman HYD – hosted its annual auction with hundreds in attendance. the camp fund benefits children with scholarships that enables parents to send them to summer camp. Winners List Added.
770’s Upstairs Gets New Ceilings
In a continuing effort to keep beautifying and maintaining the halls and hallways of 770 – the Lubavitch World Headquarters, a new project is underway to replace parts of the new and old acoustic ceilings in 770’s upstairs Shul.
First Ever Torah Welcomed to Northern Cyprus
For the first time in history, a new Sefer Torah was welcomed to the Jewish community of Northern Cyprus, which has been under Turkish military occupation since 1974.
Germany Shluchim Gathered in Frankfurt
32 Shluchim from all over Germany gathered at the beginning of this week in Frankfurt for the annual Kinus Hashluchim of Germany. Rabbi Zalman Gurevitz, Shliach to Frankfurt, hosted the Kinus and the guest of honor was Vice-Chairman of Merkos, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky.
Inspiration and Commitment at Tzach Kinus
An electrifying Kinus Celebration marked the 62st anniversary of the founding of “Tzach,” Tzeirei Agudas Chabad Hamerkozis, also known as the Lubavitch Youth Organization, by the Rebbe in 1955.
Principals and Released Time Gearing Up for Parade
Parade organizers met with Crown Heights school principals and the Released Time bochurim this week, discussing plans to ensure this year’s Parade is a resounding success.
Jews Fleeing France Welcomed by New Shluchim
With the political unrest and anti-Semitic atmosphere in France, it’s understandable that many French Jews have been leaving the country in growing numbers in the past few years to make aliyah.
Mega Health Day at Bais Rivka High School
On Monday, Hei Iyar, students of Bais Rivka High School participated in a MegaHealth day. The goal was for girls to spend time focusing on the proper way to achieve health in mind, body, and soul, and to raise awareness of the challenges and resources found in our community.
Israeli Teens Feel at Home at U.S. Robotics Competition
Several Israeli high school groups competed in the championship round of the FIRST Robotics Competition, this year held in Houston. While there, students enjoyed kosher meals and the last days of Passover with Chabad of Uptown.
The Family Store Helps Keep Kosher Food Affordable
In a city where a bottle of kosher milk costs five dollars, even working individuals in Montreal struggle to put food on the table. A members-only operation like Costco, The Family Store sells subsidized groceries and home goods to over 500 Jewish families.
200 Shluchim of Paris Gather
The roughly 200 Shluchim who work to spread Judaism in and around Paris, France, gathered over the past weekend for the annual regional Kinus, with the participation of a special guest – Merkos Vice-Chairman Rabbi Moshe kotlarsky.
ULY Ocean Parkway Holds 14th Annual Auction
Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway’s 14th Annual Chinese Auction took place Sunday in the Beis Rivkah Ballroom in Crown Heights. Hundreds of friends and supporters turned out throughout the day, enjoying a sushi table, a sumptuous hot buffet and Viennese table, all while supporting the Yeshiva. Winners list in the Extended Article!
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