24 years ago, on the 28th of Nissan, 5751 (1991), the Rebbe delivered an impassioned talk about Moshiach. The address sparked concern among Chassidim, motivating them to throw themselves into fulfilling the Rebbe’s vision of perfecting the world through Torah and Mitzvos in even higher gear.
In recent months, the students of Chabad Girls Academy have been studying about the Holocaust, as part of their curriculum. They have completed research projects and created artwork, along with a beautiful presentation which they presented to their classmates.
A brutal assault on Kingston Avenue was captured on surveillance cameras from nearby Kingston Bake Shop. Reb Yisroel Shemtov suffered serious injuries after being punched in the face by a drunk black man, and surveillance videos reveals his rowdy behavior leading up to the assault.
Have you ever arrived at the Utica Ave-Crown Heights subway station in a hurry to board the train, only to find that the MetroCard Machine was out of order? According to a recent police report, the machine’s malfunction may not have been a mechanical error, but the work of a criminal intent on forcing you to buy an illegal ‘swipe’ through the turnstile from him.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Shmini. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can we be inspired to go out of our comfort zone.
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 63, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Why is there no Emphasis on Character Refinement in our Education System?; How to Respond and Advise on Sensitive Matters; Wife Doesn’t Daven; Seeking Spiritual Direction Outside of Torah.
Nine people were injured in a 3-alarm fire that engulfed three buildings on St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights yesterday, Wednesday. One 14-year-old boy jumped from a window 3 stories high to escape the flames.
Crown Heights videographer Avraham Edery participated in the annual Mitzvah Tank Parade this past Yud Aleph Nissan. He brought along his video camera, and produced this short film of the event, titled “My birthday gift to the Rebbe.”
Following the instruction of The Rebbe, members of the Chabad community in Montreal took part in Kinusei Torah which are taking place on every day of Chol Hamoed
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on the Yomtov of Pesach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What Is Yizkor?
In this newly-discovered film, the Rebbe can be seen distributing Matzah on Erev Pesach and davening Shachris on Chol Hamoed Pesach, 1962. Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, who was present, and whose father filmed these scenes, provides a running commentary.
Last Thursday, in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday, four Mitzvah Tanks paraded through the streets of Montreal after a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $400 plus donations from members of Montreal’s Jewish community.
Yossi Berktin, AKA ‘Rabbi B,’ is a children’s musician and entertainer from Toronto, Canada. He recorded these two fun and educational videos in honor of Pesach, titled ‘Favorite Pesach Things’ and ‘Chad Gadya.’
In honor of Yud Aleph Nissan, the Rebbe’s 113th birthday, we present a collection of videos of the Rebbe on this auspicious day, including newly-discovered film of a Farbrengen in 1976, courtesy of JEM.
Today, the 5 pre-1A classes of Oholei Torah gathered together to conduct a model Seder. Each student had his own Kaarah, the four cups and “pretend” Matzahs.
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on the Yomtov of Pesach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can one respect and love all people?
New Sound Productions is proud to present a brand new concept: Featuring Mendy J, this new video is titled ‘Habeit – Reimagined.’
