An Isolated Jewish Community Where Over 60% of The Community Keeps Kosher
In a small city in the north of Brazil lies an isolated Jewish community. While many similar communities have disappeared, this one has made its mark on the map.
LIVE at 8:30PM: Join the World’s Greatest Display of Jewish Pride and Solidarity at The CTeen Times Square Takeover
Tonight at 8:30pm EST watch live as Times Square will come alive with a global celebration of Jewish Identity, featuring Gad Elbaz and other renowned Jewish performers. The greatest display of Jewish pride and solidarity, will feature musical performances by Gad Elbaz, as well as prayers for the immediate release of the hostages.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Reb Yoel, Blizinkys, Lerman, Gurarys 1940s Cheder Tel Aviv
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.
Playground at Chabad of Coral Springs To See Expansion
A well used playground located on the grounds of the Coral Springs Chabad is slated to see a major expansion, doubling its size as the community sees unprecedented growth.
Unity In The Face of Adversity International CTeen Shabbaton Kicks off in NY
This year’s International CTeen Shabbaton brings together the largest network of Jewish teens for a weekend of solidarity and Jewish pride against the backdrop of rising antisemitism. For many teens, the annual cacophony of languages echoing throughout the Oholei Torah hall last night at registration was ever more powerful due to the current challenges facing Jewish teens worldwide.
Video Shiur: Carrying on Shabbos
We present a video Shiur by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, with student Moshe Chayim, discussing the halachos of carrying on Shabbos, what it means to carry on shabbos, while bringing down different examples of what would and would not be allowed.
Shifra and Puah’s Shocking Discovery Upon Their Visit From Mitzrayim to Crown Heights
This past week, hundreds of Crown Heights women gathered together in support of Shifra and Puah Crown Heights. The theme of the evening was “Embracing Our Mothers, Empowering our Nation.”
Shooting Attack Near Jerusalem Leaves One Dead, Eight Injured
A shooting attack near Jerusalem left one person dead and eight others injured Thursday morning. The three terrorists responsible have been eliminated.
JLI: Exposing the Excuse for Religious Extremism
In what ways is “The Akeidah,” Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son Isaac, famously commuted by God into the sacrifice of a ram, the diametric opposite of the martyrdom prevalent in extreme Islam?
Video of the Day
After years of being closed , the House of Glatt on Kinston Ave has reopened, bringing the meats the community loves back to the Ave. The House of Glatt is presently under the ownership of Crown Heights businessman Itzik Benabou.
JewQ Championship and Shabbaton Opens Registration Expecting Highest-Ever Attendance
Over 800 students and their parents are expected to join a weekend at the Armon Hotel in Connecticut filled with games, activities, and inspiration. For the first time, these children will live their knowledge, by being immersed in a Torah environment for three days.
Apartment Fire Belches Smoke Into The Air In Crown Heights
A fire broke out at 1622 President Street, located between Utica Ave and Schenectady Ave, bringing fire department apparatus rushing to the scene.
JEM: The Japanese Rabbi and the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Contact the current rabbi in Tokyo and enquire about the state of Judaism there. The mere fact of your inquiry will encourage an even greater effort on his part.
Video of the Day
Watch this remarkable encounter at Chabad 5 Towns Hebrew School that took place Sunday. During IDF Soldier Ilan Levy’s visit with our students, a chance reunion unfolded as a parent Gennadiy recognized him from their shared army unit 21 years ago in Israel.
Video of the Day
Last week, Rabbi Shlomo Litvin the Chabad Shliach is Bluegrass Kentucky, stood before the Lexington Kentucky City Council, after hours of antisemitic lies by Pro-Hamas protesters, to speak on behalf of the Jewish people.
Maple Street Temporarily Closed Monday Due To Downed Wires
Downed wires on Maple Street between Brooklyn Ave and Kingston Ave temporarily closed the street Monday afternoon. The Fire Department was on scene to secure it until Con Ed arrived.
Video: CKids Gan Israel Registration Blitz
On Feb 19th-20th / 10-11, Adar I, CKids, is aiming to help give 800 Chabad House children the Gan Israel experience in the five CKids overnight camps for a summer of a lifetime, for a lifetime!
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