Video: Menorah’s Message Is Universal
Rabbi Avrohom Rimler, Shliach to Plattsburgh in northern New York, was interviewed by the local chapter of NBC News after the city approved his request to display a public Menorah downtown.
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Mother Reunited with Injured Son
The mother of Levi Rosenblatt, the 22-year-old rabbinical student who was stabbed in an attack inside 770, arrived this evening on a flight from Israel. She has since been reunited with her son, who is on the mend in Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.
Video: The Real Power of the Jewish People
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Vayeishev. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is the real power of the Jewish People?
Mayanot Comes Together to Write Its 3rd Sefer Torah
A unique and joyous celebration took place at the Mayanot Shul in Jerusalem when the community united for a recent Hachnasas Sefer Torah. Members took part in a historic moment by participating in the welcoming of a new Sefer Torah to the shul.
Politicians Hold Press Conference in Wake of 770 Stabbing
New York City activists and politicians held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in the wake of the stabbing of 22-year-old Levi Rosenblat, a rabbinical student studying in the main sanctuary of 770 Eastern Parkway – the Lubavitch World Headquarters. They called for unity and calm, and commended the responding police officers for their restraint.
Jews Around the Globe to Unite for Menorah Lighting
Building on the concept that if one little flame can bring light to darkness then many small burning wicks – from numerous continents – can enlighten the world, on December 16th at 9pm EST, and its equivalent time around the world, a 30-minute program will commence that will usher in Chanukah with an event that promises to be uniquely enjoyable, musical, international and inspirational.
TLC Apologizes for Improper Summons and Impound of Grocery Worker’s Car
Last week Mayer Kohn, a Williamsburg grocery store owner, accused the Taxi and Limousine Commission of “stealing” his employee’s car when they impounded it and improperly issued him a $2,000 summons, all this based on an inspector’s accusation that the vehicle was being used as an “illegal” taxi.
8:00pm: Yechi and Meshichism; Activism vs. Avodah; Integrity in Applying Chassidus
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 46, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the following topics: Yechi and Meshichism; Activism vs. Avodah; Integrity in Applying Chassidus; and follow-up on Infertility, Special Children, and Prayer.
Video: Shliach Dances with TV Hosts, Explains Chanukah
Glastonbury, Connecticut Shliach Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky appeared on the local TV station to spread the word and message of Chanukah. One of the hosts got so excited he broke out into a dance with the Shliach and proclaimed “I now feel Jewish!”.
Video: Meriting Health, Wealth and Nachas
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Vayishlach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can one merit to have the blessings of Good Family, Great Health and Financial Success in abundance?
New Yorkers Become Kids Again in Viral Video
Another video produced by Crown Heights street comic Meir Kalmanson is quickly going viral, having garnered over 10,000 views a day after it was published to YouTube.
Jewbellish The News: Solving the Shiduch Crisis
In his latest episode of Jewbellish The News, Lubavitcher comedian Mendy Pellin discusses Israel’s strange controversy, the KKK has open membership and a matchmaker helps solve the singles’ shidduch crisis.
8:00pm: Autism & Special Children; Infertility; Jacob and Esau in 2014; Secular Subjects for Children
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 45, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the following topics: Autism and special children; infertility; Jacob and Esau in 2014; secular subjects for children; admitting wrongs; being overly critical.
Video: When the Rebbe Saved Three Lives
Dr Harold Serebro, a leading medical practitioner, entrepreneur and author of several books, recalls how on a busy afternoon, a panicked Rabbi Bernhard walked into his Johannesburg practice holding a file of x-rays belonging to a congregant.
Videos: Young Shluchim Sing and Dance with Pride
Three videos filmed by a CrownHeights.info reader of the joyous singing and dancing that took place at the conclusion of the Kinus Tze’irei Hashluchim Gala Banquet in Bais Rivkah-Campus Chomesh.
Jewbellish The News: Jewish Thanksgiving
In his latest episode of Jewbellish The News, Lubavitcher comedian Mendy Pellin discusses why Jews are excited about Thanksgiving this year; Obama’s clothing in China; Ambulances in Queens, New York; Israel and European anti-Semitism.
Hundreds Pay Tribute to Unsung Hero
An overflow crowd gathered last night in the Hall of Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown St to celebrate the life and achievements of a true baalas chesed, Mrs. Miriam Slater, OBM, a quiet and unassuming longtime resident of Crown Heights, who dedicated her life to helping as many people, Mosdos and organizations as she was able to.
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