8:00PM: Shloshim For Gershon Sabol OBM
The Shloshim for Gershon Sabol will take place over zoom Monday night. All are encouraged to attend, and are asked to submit personal messages and stories through email.
“Rabbi Schwei, Our Third Mesivta Rebbi at ULY, 1977”
Author and Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, shares his memories of Harav Ahron Yaakov Schwei OBM, his third Mesivta Rebbi in 1977, and member of the Badatz of Crown Heights. Rabbi Schwei passed away this past Friday.
“Mi Seberach,” By Chazzan Aryeh Hurwitz
As the world remembers the soldiers who lost their lives fighting on the front lines for Eretz Yisroel, we daven for the soldiers that are fighting each and every day, serving and protecting our nation. ‘Mi Sheberach for the IDF’ is performed by Aryeh Hurwitz and the Rinat Israel Choir conducted and arranged by Ofir Sobol.
8:00pm: What is the Story Behind Moshiach’s Sefer Torah Concluded 50 years ago?
The topics in this week’s 306th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Revelation: Tanya as Ketores – a Spiritual Vaccine Against a Pandemic; Lessons For Our Time From Beis Iyar; What Is the Story Behind Moshiach’s Sefer Torah? Does Unity Make Us More Immune? Should We Be Paying Tuition to Closed Schools? Why Isn’t Saying Tehillim and a Name Change Always Helping? How Can Someone Who Davens With a Minyan Be Harmed When It Says Shomer Mitzvah Lo Yada Davar Rah? Ahavas Yisroel Stories.
Shliach To Hanover, Germany, Rabbi Binyomin Wolff OBM, Laid To Rest
The Levaya of Rabbi Binyomin Wolff OBM, Shliach to Hanover, Germany, took place today in Hanover. The Levaya was live streamed for all to participate.
Parsha Puppet Show Debuts
Rabbi Avrohom Wagshul, a Rabbi and educator in the Los Angeles area, began publishing weekly puppet shows for children on the Parsha of the week. After a smashing success on social media, Rabbi Wagshul has brought his hows to YouTube for the wider Chabad community.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Telz and Lubavitch 1930’s
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.
Crown Heights Shomrim Facilitate in Construction Site Trespassing Arrest
With the help of Crown Heights Shomrim, a thief attempting to steal tools from a construction site was arrested Thursday and charged with trespassing. Job final: One Under.
Brachos and Smiling Faces As Birkas Hailanos Truck Drives Through Crown Heights
Making its way through Jewish communities in Brooklyn, the Birkas Hailanos truck drove the streets of Crown Heights on Thursday. Hundreds of families came to their porches, doors, and windows to say a Bracha over the trees and enjoy the moment.
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Encourages Census Participation
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein encourages the Jewish community to participate in the 2020 census. Under-representation in the U.S. Census leads to billions of dollars in potential aid not coming to the Jewish community.
NOW IN CROWN HEIGHTS: Birkas Hailanos Truck Coming To Crown Heights
Driving Through Crown Heights Now: With just two days left to make Birkas Hailanos, a truck with multiple fruit trees will be coming to the streets of Crown Heights on Thursday, giving each person a chance to make the Bracha while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Updated with tracking link.
Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, known as a brilliant scholar, outstanding organizer and consummate professional, speaks at a conference at the OK Labs.
Obituary: Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, 72, International Leader in Kosher Supervision
Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, head of one of the world’s largest kosher certifying agencies, passed away on April 16, the last day of Passover. He was 72 years old and succumbed to the coronavirus.
TONIGHT 8:00PM: Frumprov Live #4
For the fifth week in a row, ten Frum comedians will be performing stand up comedy live on YouTube, providing much needed entertainment after a long day of figuring out how to get all our kids set up on Zoom at the same time. Hosted by Cholentface and featuring two strong headliners in Mordechai Schmutter and SJ Tannenbaum, the live show allows viewers to relax while wearing pajamas in the comfort of their own home, and to interact with the comics.
Terrorist Rams Car Into Police Officer Near Jerusalem, Terrorist Neutralized
A terrorist attack was reported east of Jerusalem Wednesday morning. The attack was a combination ramming and stabbing attack, with an explosive device found at the scene of the attack.
From Classroom to Online Teaching
Levi Milecki, principal at Kesser Torah in Australia, made a video tailored for teachers to help guide them through the transition from in classroom to online teaching.
Moully Art Plans #CHAI For March of the Living
Partnering with March of the Living and Chabad Warsaw, artist Yitchok Moully was commissioned to create a memorial for the Holocaust to be part of the program at this year’s March of the Living. Despite the march being cancelled, Moully shares his plan to inject an artistic twist, and bring light to next years march.
Chicago Hatzalah Welcomes Home One of its Own
Israel Saacks, a Lubavitcher living in Chicago and dispatcher in Chicago Hatzalah, was welcomed home in grand fashion after falling critically ill and being admitted to the hospital for nearly a month.
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