Whatever side of the fence you may stand on in regards to this shul, all can agree that this is a sad ending to an era. Arguably the oldest Lubavitch Shul in the United States, the building that hosted Chevra Anshei Lubawitz on 12th Ave in Boro Park is now being demolished.
Crown Heights photographer Shmuli Evers captures another iconic building many times overlooked in Crown Heights. Oholei Torah Eastern Parkway in all its glory.
This moment of levity was captured in a photograph as Rabbi Mendel Goldstein convinces Rabbi Eliyahu Shain, a Crown Heights Rov and famed Mohel, to hop on the back of his bike for a quick ride. The smiles all round were well worth it.
Eylon Levy is a British-Israeli figure who currently serves as official Israeli government spokesman, and has been serving in that capacity since the start of 2023 Israel–Hamas war. On a recent trip to the United States he stopped by 770 Eastern Parkway where he said “I had to visit the HQ of the movement that has done more than any other to keep Jews anchored and united.”
A new sign went up today for Mendy’s Restaurant on Kingston Ave, bringing extra visibility to the iconic Crown Heights eating establishment.
Crown Heights Hatzalah volunteer, Dovi Andrusier, was seen administering first aid to a Nigerian orphan during a visit to Nigeria for a humanitarian program for his nephew’s Bar Mitzvah.
This picture was taken on Purim Koton at the Morristown yeshiva in the year 1981. Can you identify who is in this picture? Please let us know who they are in the comments below.
A satchel, created for a Chabad conference which took place many years ago in Gush Katif in the Gaza Strip, was recovered by an IDF soldier and returned to a Shliach. After all these years, the footprint of Chabad remains.
This powerful photo shows a Shiva visit made by a delegation of Chabad Rabbis to the family of Daniel Kiminfeld HY’D, who was murdered on Zikim Beach on October 7th. The murder of Daniel was especially heinous as the terrorists used a grenade to disfigure Daniel after murdering him, makin DNA the only method of identifying him.
As the large crowd rejoicing in welcoming a new Sefer Torah passed Eastern Parkway and Kingston Ave Sunday afternoon, Crown Heights Shomrim was on hand to assist with traffic control and ensure the safety of the people present.
Farbrenging to the light of a single flashlight, Rabbi Zarchi from the 770 Yeshiva can be seen giving Chizuk to the bochurim at this late night Farbrengen in 770.
While sitting at a lounge before departure at Newark Airport Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, who spent an evening in Crown Heights meeting with Chabad representatives at 770, was spotted reading a book on the Rebbe.
The Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland hosted the JEM Team as they filmed for the My Encounter series at the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland House. Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum expressed the honor to attend one of the interviews and listen to firsthand accounts about the Rebbe and Friediker Rebbe, which was an unforgettable experience.
More than 3,000 children—the daughters of shluchim—gathered for their conference alongside their mothers this weekend, and posed for their annual group photo.
A Crown Heights resident taking a walk Tuesday morning captured the beautiful sunrise over Eastern Parkway by the Brooklyn Museum.
Crown Heights Shomrim was proudly represented last night as Chaverim of Bergen County unveiled their first response vehicle. The event was a show of unity from Chaverim and Shomrim Divisions across the NYC area and beyond.
It’s a sign with good tidings for the Chabad Jewish Community Center in Folsom, CA. Iy”h they will soon be launching work on their future home.
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