A Tribute To Raizel Zucker OBM
Four Bais Rivkah Alumni and staff speak about their experiences and memories of Raizel Zucker OBM. Raizel passed away last week following an extended illness, leaving her husband and eight children.
The Connection Point Event That Nearly Didn’t Happen
In the midst of last week’s Lag B’omer celebrations, children from all over the world stopped what they were doing to tune in to an exclusive presentation Connection Point program. From Manchester to California, Chicago to South Africa, thousands gathered online for this unprecedented virtual Lag B’omer celebration. But the event almost didn’t happen.
Video of the Day
Surveillance video from a home on Eastern Parkway has surfaced, showing the major crash that took place Motzei Shabbos. The crash brought Hatzalah, Police, Fire, and city EMS rushing to the scene, sent three people to the hospital, and put one driver under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
Cuomo Speaks About Opening Shuls For Shavuos, Only Upstate
Governor Andrew Cuomo made statements today of being open to the idea of allowing shuls to open in select upstate areas for Shavuos. The Jewish media immediately quoted him out of context.
8:00pm: The Secret of Growth: Turning Liabilities Into Assets; How Can We Build Faith and Trust in Times of Crisis? Does Prayer Help?
The topics in this week’s 309th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: The Secret of Growth: Turning Liabilities Into Assets; How Can We Build Faith and Trust in Times of Crisis? Chassidus Applied to Bamidbar in Addressing Our Challenges; Does Prayer Help? Why Is There Collective Punishment in Judaism? Why Were the 24,000 Students of Rabbi Akiva Killed Because They Did Not Respect Each Other? Why Do We Light Bonfires on Lag B’Omer?
‘Drive-By’ Lag BaOmer Parade Takes to the Streets of London
“Every situation needs to be used in a positive way. This year we brought the joy of Lag Baomer to the quiet streets of London and allowed others from around the UK to participate through a live stream. We had many requests to do this in the future.
Fund Established For The Zucker Family
A venerable board of businessmen and activists have set up the Zucker Family Fund, to help the family of Raizel Zucker OBM cope with the loss of their wife and mother. Please donate generously.
Drunk Driver Causes Collision In Crown Heights
A drunk driver caused a major collision in the early hours of Sunday morning, totaling two cars at the intersection of New York Ave and Eastern Parkway, and sending three people to the hospital.
NYPD Vehicle Slams Into Landers College For Men In Queens
When you need Hatzalah, they are there in moments. The NYPD discovered this after one of their cruisers slammed into Landers College for Men in Kew Garden Hills, Queens Hatzalah was the first on scene.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Telz and Lubavitch #4, The Rebbe Liked Telz Talmud Style
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.
Thousands Gather Virtually for the Greatest Lag B’Omer
Tens of thousands of children from Australia, South Africa, England, Ireland, France, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Canada and the USA all gathered for a virtual program this Lag B’omer. It was a smashing success.
Riverdale Enjoys Lag B’Omer With Chabad
Lag B’omer. For over 25 years, Chabad of Riverdale had been celebrating this day with an enormous picnic in a public park, with rides and shows for the entire community. While that certainly couldn’t be this year, Chabad still managed to bring joy to the streets of this Riverdale.
Video of the Day
Hatzalah Chapters across the globe came together for the Hatzalah-Thon, fundraising an eye popping $15 Million. Listen as Central Hatzalah goes “over the air” and thanks each member for being part of this great success.
Bais Rivkah Head Start Delivers Packages To Students
The administration of the Bais Rivkah Head Start program didn’t forget their teachers, and most definitely did not forget their students. The bus drivers made their rounds of Crown Heights throughout the day Thursday, accompanied by teachers and handing out individually made bags for each student.
“My Roots Israel” – Anciant Maon
Join us as we hike to Tell Maein and meet some beautiful nature, and see how the produce that the land of Israel is blessed with grows. While there, we will then make our way to the ruins of an ancient synagogue in the area.
Chabad of Orange County’s Honk for Heroes Car Parade
Chabad’s Honk for Heroes Car Parade bring cheer, music and gratitude around county. Dozens of cars participated in this unity and community event organized by Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Says “Thank You”
Hatzalah-Thon was an astounding success, and now Crown Heights Hatzalah says “Thank You” to the Crown Heights community, guests, and supporters for being there and supporting the Crown Heights Hatzalah organization.
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