Photos: Simchas Beis Hashueva in the Rain
Despite a drenching downpour, hundreds turned out and danced into the night at the celebrations of Simchas Beis Hashueva on Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights.
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After 32nd Year, Kiddushim Continue to Expand
This year marks the 32nd year that Nachum Markowitz has been hosting his grand Kiddushim in front of 770, benefiting thousands of guests and locals alike with a bite to eat and something to drink after davening.
Photos: KSCVK Hosts Monday Morning Cooking Club
A few dozen women gathered at the home of Laya Biggs on New York Ave. for a show by the Australian group ‘Monday Morning Cooking Club.’ Proceeds from the event went to KSCVK, a fund that helps young Crown Heights couples cover their wedding expenses.
Over 100 Inspired by Rabbi Manis Friedman
The Besht Center, in collaboration with the Lubavitch Youth Organization, kicked off the new year with a lecture for women by Rabbi Manis Friedman.
Photos: Crown Heights Daled Minim Market
Seasonal merchants peddle their wares of Esrogim, Lulavim, Hadasim, Aravos and other Sukkos merchandise all along Kingston Ave.
100 Years: Krinsky Family Begins New Sefer Torah
On Sunday evening, friends and family gathered at the home of Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Krinsky, the Rebbe’s trusted secretary and chairman of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch, for the commencement of the writing of a Sefer Torah.
Photos: Kapores on Erev Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur Jews worldwide took part in the age-old custom of ‘shlugging’ Kapores. In Crown Heights it was organized by NCFJE, who had locations in a number of places in the neighborhood.
Photos by Yisrael Blizofsky - Shturem.net
Photos: Manhattan Sky Lit Up in Tribute to 9/11 Victims
The 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks was commemorated last night with two beams up light shining toward the sky at the spot where the World Trade Center towers once stood.
Sen. D’Amato Stumps for Thompson in Crown Heights
NYC mayoral hopeful, Democrat Bill Thompson, came to Crown Heights and snagged an endorsement from former US Senator Republican Alfonse D’Amato.
Photos: Thousands Flock to Ohel on Erev Rosh Hashana
Thousands of Chasidim and Jews of all stripes flocked to the Ohel in Cambria Heights, Queens Erev Rosh Hashana to seek the Rebbe’s blessing and pray for a sweet new year.
Photos: Erev Rosh Hashana Around Crown Heights
With thousands of additional guests visiting for the High Holidays the streets of Crown Heights were extra busy with Yom Tov Shopping. Shturem.net photographer Yisrael Blizofsky presents a gallery of the sights.
Photos: Chevra Shas Welcomes New Torah
A new Sefer Torah was completed Sunday afternoon, in memory of Mrs. Ettel Gurari OBM, mother of Rabbi Mordechai Gurari the Rov of Chevra Shas. The Torah was completed in his home on Empire, and a procession with live music made its way to the Shul.
Photos: Farbrengens and Slichos in 770
Motzai Shabbos marked the beginning of the reciting of Slichos, and in 770 it began with the customary Farbrengens before the prayers began after midnight.
Photos by Yisrael Blizofsky - Shturem.net
Children Celebrate First Day of Cheder in Montreal
This week, over 30 boys celebrated their entrance to Cheder in Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Montreal, Canada, and the parents were invited to join in the celebration.
Photo Gallery: Slichos at the Western Wall
Thousands of Jews from all walks of life flocked to the Western Wall for the recitation of Slichos.
Friendship Circle Visits Citi Field, Meets Mets Captain
On Sunday, group of special children from Friendship Circle of Brookville and West Hempstead, Long Island, went on a trip to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, where they got to meet the team captain David Wright.
Photos by Izzinizim and B. Lifshitz
New Sefer Torah Completed in Honor of Kazi Benjamin
On Sunday, August 25, hundreds of members of the Crown Heights community gathered to mark two years since the untimely passing of Kazi (Kasriel) Benjamin, OBM.
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