After Days of Negative Media Attention Chassidim Fight Back
In the United States, no one can control the media, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give them a hard time. So on Monday, Chassidim in Boro Park and Williamsburg took a stand.
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This is more than a protest, it is a protest done right. These Gerer Chasidim in Israel took over multiple streets, as they protested anti-Charedi sentiment in a way that impressed even the secular people of Israel with strict social distancing and mask use.
Stress Relief: Kabbalah and Psychology
Every person deals with stress. How can you manage it so that it does not overwhelm or consume you? Learn three practical steps from the Talmud to help put your anxieties in perspective and transform your life.
8:00pm: What Attitude Should We Have to the Government’s Enforcement of Health Measures in Orthodox Jewish Communities, and to the Protests and Mask Burnings in Response? Are Jews Being Unfairly Targeted?
The topics in this week’s 327th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: With Conflicting Messages Coming From Different Sources About Our Behavior During These Times, What and Who Should We Believe? Which Health Guidelines Should We Be Following Today According to the Torah? What Attitude Should We Have to the Government’s Enforcement of Health Measures in Orthodox Jewish Communities, and to the Protests and Mask Burnings in Response? Are Jews Being Unfairly Targeted? If Yes, What Should We Do About It? Chassidus Applied to the Post Holidays, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan and Parshas Noach
Trump 2020 Flags Torn Down By Vandal In Crown Heights
A Jewish apartment on Brooklyn Ave was targeted this past Thursday as a vandal ripped and tore down two Trump 2020 flags, and attempted to gain access to the apartment.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Ponovitz and Chabad
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
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At Lubavitch Education Center in Miami, Vice President Mike Pence sat down for a round table discussion and was addressed and responded to local Shluchim. Pence noted his familiarity with Chabad, and voiced appreciation for their work.
Window Busting Car Thief Is Back In Crown Heights
The “shopping cart thief” is back in Crown Heights, busting back windows of cars to pick through their trunks. The thief made his return debut last night on Eastern Parkway near Albany Ave by targeting a Jewish minivan, rolling up with his shopping cart before breaking the back window.
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A Jewish man assaulted in broad daylight in Crown Heights without provocation. The assailant arrested by the police just minutes after. Now the man is back on the streets of the community. Watch the assault as it happened.
The Kosher Symbol Saga
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Kosher certifications on the products we consume? Wonder no more! The Kosher Symbol Saga is a lecture that was delivered at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat by the Av Beis Din of the British Columbia Beth Din, Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock.
Panel Marks Fifty Years of Shlichus in Paris
A special panel was held with members of a “Kutzah” that included the late Rabbi Mula Azimov obm. The story was told over of the group’s visit to the Rebbe fifty years ago, with Rabbi Shalom Cohen, Rabbi Benjamin Margie, Rabbi Yehoshua Margie, Rabbi Chaim Malul, and Rabbi Avraham Darmon.
Ancient Two-Shekel Weight Discovered Near Jerusalem’s Western Wall
An ancient limestone-made weight, dating to the Iron age – the First Temple period, was discovered in an archaeological excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in conjunction with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation beneath Wilson’s Arch.
Rabbi Chaim Ciment was a leading Jewish educator in New England for more than seven decades. (Photo: JEM)
Obituary: Rabbi Chaim Ciment, 90, Boston Educator for Nearly Seven Decades
Rabbi Chaim Ciment, an imposing fixture on Jewish Boston’s scene for the last seven decades, passed away on Sept. 26 at the age of 90.
Tesla Catches Fire In Crown Heights Over Simchas Bais Hashoeva
A white Tesla found itself a little hot in the trunk after a fire started while driving through Crown Heights last Thursday. It remains unclear what exactly started the fire, or if it was associated with the car itself.
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Whatever side of the debate you may be on, there is no denying that this video shows an absolutely powerful moment and ray of light on the negativity that has festered during this pandemic. Whatever you may believe is right, we can all say Am Yisroel Chai.
JEM: New World, Old Song
JEMcentral.org Of all the special moments the Rebbe would share with the Chassidim, perhaps the most exciting was the distribution of the “Kos Shel Bracha – Cup of Blessing”. At the conclusion of the major holidays, the Rebbe would stand […]
Tale of Two Cities: Police Arrest Heshy Tischler For Inciting a Riot
Despite telling elected officials that they would be arresting Heshy Tischler at 10:00am Monday morning, the NYPD warrant squad showed up to Tischler’s home Motzei Yom Tov and arrested him on charges of inciting a riot.
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