Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins in Senate
The second impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump got underway in the Senate Tuesday.
Highlights From The Kinus Hashluchos 5781: The International Roll Call
Watch the highlight from The Virtual Kinus Hashluchos 5781 as the event culminates with the annual International Roll Call.
Governor Cuomo Announces New York City Indoor Dining Can Reopen Early on February 12th
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York City indoor dining can reopen at 25 percent capacity on February 12, Lunar New Year Day. The reopening was previously scheduled for Valentine’s Day, but restaurants requested an earlier reopening date to allow staff to prepare and the request has been granted. The reopening is subject to strict state guidance.
Highlights From The Kinus Hashluchos 5781: The Resilience of Jewish Community Bahía Blanca, Argentina
Watch this highlight From The Virtual Kinus Hashluchos 5781 titled “The Resilience of Jewish Community Bahía Blanca, Argentina,” with Shlucha Mrs. Sara Freedman.
Worldwide Good Deeds This Week to Mark ALS Rabbi’s 49th Birthday
Despite his diagnosis of ALS, Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz’s indomitable spirit did not slow down, continueing to write, guide and inspire via the miracle of eye-tracking technology. This year, he plans to celebrate his 49th birthday online with thousands of well-wishers around the world, and the festivities have already begun.
Highlights From The Kinus Hashluchos 5781: Keynote Address By Chaya Chitrik (Istanbul, Turkey)
Watch the Keynote Address From The Virtual Kinus Hashluchos 5781 by Chaya Chitrik, Shlucha to Istanbul, Turkey.
Highlights From The Kinus Hashluchos 5781: The Ice Mikvah in Tasmania, Australia
Watch this highlight From The Virtual Kinus Hashluchos 5781 titled “The Ice Mikvah in Tasmania, Australia,” with Shlucha Mrs. Rochel Gordon.
Security Incident At Chabad of Bal Harbor Sparks Scare
A security incident outside the Bal Harbor Chabad House sparked a scare Sunday night, promoting to police to shut down the adjacent road and call in the bomb squad.
8:00pm: Is Psychology Antithetical to Torah?
The topics in this week’s 343rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Is Psychology Antithetical to Torah? Chassidus Applied to Mishpatim, Shekalim and Rosh Chodesh Adar: How Do We Balance Reason and Faith? What Is the Power of Joy? Our Polarized Country; Was the Rebbe Ever in a Pandemic? Do Non-Jews Have a Soul and Free Will? What Are the 288 Sparks?
“Refaeinu” In Iceland With Miki Spitzer
In January of 2021, Miki visited the magical country of Iceland located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to take photographs of the amazing beauty the island country has to offer. There, between frozen lakes, glaciers and breathtaking scenery, Miki sang the beautiful sometimes chilling song “Refaeinu Hashem V’neyrafeh.”
ENDED: Virtual Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries
Live at 1:30pm: Join Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries and their partners and admirers from across the globe as they celebrate the first-ever all-virtual International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Women Emissaries.
“The Journey to Real Simcha” Chami & Rivka Engel Kinus HaShluchos 5781
Listen to a story of miracles and hashgacha pratis that began with summer camp, led to an “adoption” into the family of Shluchim Chami and Rivka Engel, and through a match made in heaven. This story was told over at the virtual Kinus HaShluchos 5781.
Behind The Scenes of This Years Kovetz Haaros Brunoy
Amateur cinemogropher Tzvi Eber takes you behind the scenes in a short video on how this year’s Yud Shevat Kovetz Haaros Brunoy was made.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rebbe Learned Breslov Seforim, Breslov Breslov Isn’t 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.
Porch Pirate of the Day
Yellow hoodie, check. White sneakers, check. Stealing packages, check. Looks like this guy got away and will face no consequences after shamelessly stealing packages off a Carroll Street porch in Crown Heights. According to the victim, this man repeatedly comes back and steals packages from the home.
A Dvar Torah From Rabbi Gurary OBM, Rov of Chevra Shas On Parshas Yisro
Watch a special Dvar Torah on Parshas Yisro given by Rabbi Mordechai Gurary OBM, Rov of Chevra Shas. Rabbi Gurary passed away this past Nissan.
Video of the Day
It’s a beautiful day in de Blasio’s New York City, and residents of Crown Heights are confused as to why they need to spend over three hours digging out a city bus stuck on Brooklyn Ave – a major traffic arterie in Brooklyn – two days after a snowstorm? They have nothing better to be doing with their lives, right?
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