Rabbi Yoel Kahn, chief Chozer of the Rebbe, and Rabbi Yitzchok Yehudah Yeruslavsky, Mazkir of Beis din rabbonei Chabad, have come out publically urging the continued support of the Vaad Hatmimim, among whose many initiatives is providing room and warm meals to the many guests who come in for Tishrei, and which is currently running a matching campaign.
Our Chazal tell us “Aniyei Ircha Kodmim” – The first and foremost tzedakah goes to the poor and needy in your community. CSSY, the organization that helps needy Crown Heights families celebrate Shabbos and Yomtov, is the embodiment of this directive.
With Sukkos quickly approaching, dozens of Bochurim and Shluchim have already confirmed their Sukkah Mobiles for this coming Chol Hamo’ed. After tremendous efforts, by Bochurim and Yungerleit, the Sukkahs are ready to be assembled, rental contracts are already confirmed and much more has already been done in advance of what promises to be the biggest Sukkah Mobile season yet.
As we are all making our final preparations to usher in the new year, we – the staff at CrownHeights.info – would like to wish our loyal readers, fans, contributors and tipsters a happy and healthy sweet new year, K’siva Vachasima Tova, Leshono Tova Tikosaivu V’Tichosemu and a Gut Gebentched Yohr.
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day, even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Seligson will lead a discussion on the topic of Rosh Hashana.
Misaskim volunteers go beyond the call of duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, during life’s most devastating moments. Now they need your help.
Please take a moment and say a Kapital Tehillim for Nesanel Ben Chaya Rochel, the one-year-old son of Shluchim who will be undergoing open heart surgery Monday morning.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Levy Djian, Shliach in Manhattan, will lead a discussion on the topic: A New Mindset for a New Year.
Tomorrow, Labor Day Monday, hundreds of thousands will be attending the annual West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights. Celebrations begin Sunday evening and run through Monday night. CrownHeights.info has compiled all the info you need to know in order to navigate the gridlocked neighborhood. Interactive map in the Extended Article.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shuchat will lead a discussion on the topic: The importance of a Moreh Hora’ah to guide your daily life.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Friday through Sunday, September 1-3, for a Muslim holiday. Alternate side parking and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Avrohom Eliyohu Wudowsky will lead a discussion on the topic: Davening Maariv early.
Whether you have children or not, some things are just fundamentally understood. A child needs a parent! For children to grow in a healthy, confident, and stable manner, they need parental support and guidance.
Please take a moment and say a Kapital Tehillim for Faiga Bas Rochel, who is having a very serious emergency procedure, beginning at 11am in Mount Sinai hospital.
With less than two weeks until their 3rd Annual Tesla Raffle, the Chicago Chesed Fund is ready to put a big smile on someone’s face. The innovative fundraiser will give one lucky winner the choice of any Tesla model (Tesla Model 3, Tesla S, or Tesla X – valued at $84,000) or $50k cash.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Klein will lead a discussion on the topic: Can one fulfill the mitzva of bikur cholim via Skype?
