Five Towns Pays Tribute to the Rebbe
A capacity crowd filled Chabad of Five Towns to pay tribute to the Rebbe and reflect on his timeless leadership. The event featured Rabbi Chaim Miller, author of of Turning Judaism Outwards.
JEM Releases New Film in Time for Gimmel Tammuz
Standing just few days away from Gimmel Tamuz, this is a time when Chassidim worldwide are preparing themselves for the Yom Hahilulah and yearning for a deeper and stronger Hiskashrus to the Rebbe. It is this spirit of connection, learning, and inspiration, JEM has released a new film called Marching Orders.
Video: Overcoming Negative Thoughts
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Chukas. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How does one overcome negative thoughts?
Live at 8:30pm: Panel to Explore the Rebbe’s Leadership
Join the Jewish community of greater Houston for an evening of inspiration and reflection, marking the twentieth yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Presenting a panel discussion exploring the Rebbe’s leadership: Dennis Prager in conversation with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Rabbi Yosef Kantor and Mrs. Miriam Lipskier.
8:00pm: 20 Years Since Our “Sun Was Silenced”
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 22, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info beginning at 8:00pm. This week’s class will feature a special edition answering many questions surrounding Gimmel Tammuz.
Video: Shliach Featured in Seasoning Commercial
What is inside a can of Old Bay Seasoning? That is what McCormick asks, then goes on to answer “all sorts of people from all walks of life” alongside photos of a doctor, hairdresser, firefighter and ‘orthodox rabbi’ who is actually a Shliach. Can you identify him?
Reb Yoel Kahn: A Luminous Home
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘A Luminous Home‘.
Video: Forced C-Section or Lifesaving Decision?
As reported previously on CrownHeights.info, Rinat Dray, a Lubavitcher mother of three, is suing Staten Island University Hospital and two of its doctors for allegedly forcing her to undergo a C-section against her will. CBS’s This Morning show interviewed the mother, her lawyer and others for a segment on the contentious incident.
Fox 5 News Profiles ‘Ezras Noshim’ Volunteers
Fox 5 News did a video profile of the all-female Orthodox Jewish EMT volunteers corps Ezras Nashim, which formally launched yesterday (Tuesday) in Borough Park.
Video: How Should One Treat His Enemy?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Korach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How should one treat his enemy?
Video: Say “Modeh Ani”
A fascinating video of a unique encounter with the Rebbe during dollar distribution has just recently been obtained by CrownHeights.info, courtesy of JEM. The video, filmed on Sunday, December 22nd, 1991, shows a father approach the Rebbe with his son in tow. The father says to the Rebbe in Yiddish “He needs a blessing for speech; he cannot speak well.”
8:00pm: Is Chabad-Lite Legitimate?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 21, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info beginning at 8:00pm. This week’s class is titled What Role Does the Rebbe Play in Your Life?
Weekly Living Torah Video: Tzivos Hashem Rally
At a rally for children who had just returned from summer camp, a song composed by the children is presented. 28 Tishrei 5741 — October 8, 1980.
Reb Yoel Kahn: In This World
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘In This World‘.
Video: A Word on the Parsha with Rabbi Minkowicz
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Shelach. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is a quick and easy way to transform oneself?
Video: Israel Is Our Homeland
Reuven Rivlin, former Speaker of the Knesset and President-elect of Israel as of this morning, is a Jersualemite with ties that go back for generations. His ancestor, Rabbi Hillel Rivlin, a relative of the great Vilna Gaon, came to Ottoman Palestine 73 years before the first glimmerings of political Zionism.
Pair of Tefillin Returns to Owner After 25 Years
Twenty-five years ago, Michael Gala Jr., then an FDNY Firefighter, found a pair of Tefillin on the streets of New York City. Understanding that they are a Jewish religious item, he turned to his orthodox neighbors and asked that they return them to their rightful owner. They were successful – 25 years later.
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