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Testing is underway as the first modular home was placed in the empty lot which will soon accommodate hundreds of bochurim coming to Crown Heights for Tishrei.
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Was It a Forest I Saw?
Later that night in our Sukkah, his first in two years since the war began, looking at a picture of the Rebbe on the wall and the Smirnoff on the table, he exclaimed: “I can’t believe it! Same Chabad! Same Rebbe! same farbrengen! I’m so happy!” We knew we were in the right place. It was a clear sign.
Celebrating Mechanchim and Mechanchos as the New School Year Begins
A simple interaction in the hallway, a thoughtful answer to a question, or a word of encouragement during a difficult day often leaves an impression on a student that stays with them for a lifetime.
Avraham Fried and Yossi Fried Sing Der Pastech
Composed by Yossi Fried, listen to this song sung by Avraham Fried and Yossi Fried.
Interview With Rabbi Yosef Keller #2: Rebbeim Manuscripts, Who Do We Follow?
Continuing his interview series, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin interviews Rabbi Yosef Keller on his work on the new Sefer Tanya Hashalem.
Innovative Chinuch Idea Funded Ahead of the New School Year
This year at the Kinus Hamechanchim, mechanchim came together for the first-ever Chinuch Pitch, an exciting event where teachers shared ideas to elevate classrooms across the globe ahead of the new school year.
YTTL Queens Retraces the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Journey
32 Tmimim of Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch Yeshiva of Queens mastered Maseches Kesubos, some also by heart. They were rewarded with a unique prize; an extraordinary two-week journey throughout Eretz Hakodesh.
The Song Rav Kook Composed That’s Sung In 770
The song “Zol Shoyn Kumen di Geulah” (“May the Redemption Come Already”) is attributed to Rav Kook. In the 1970s, Chabad Chasidim adopted the song, with a slight change to the lyrics: zol shoyn zayn di geulah, Moshiach zol shoyn kumen.
A New Original Album Six Years In the Making From Benny Friedman
On Wednesday, Benny released “Be Gebentched” a fresh 13 song original album produced by Doni Gross that is bursting in that iconic funky style that fans have come to love ever since his first album.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Crying During Elul, R’ Yoel, R’ Avraham Mayore, and R’ Zalman Yudkin
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.
Nightly Selichot Services for Chodesh Elul Now Available VIA Zoom
For the first Selichot Monday night, over a dozen people from Nebraska, Florida and California joining Merkos Sefarad for Selichos over Zoom. The feedback and appreciation was heart warming.
Moscow Completes Successful Summer Camp Season
Exactly 70 years after Rabbi Moshe Lazar, shliach to Italy today, opened the first Camp Gan Israel in the United States, and thirty-five years after his son – Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, began establishing Gan Israel summer camps in Russia – the camp directors summed up this year with great satisfaction.
Was There A Climate Crisis 2,800 Years Ago? The Solution of the Kings of Judah Revealed
A climate crisis led the Kings of Judah to construct a monumental dam in Jerusalem about 2,800 years ago.
Shliach’s Home in Bournemouth, UK, Painted With Swastika In Possible Hate Crime
Rabbi Benzion Alperowitz of Chabad of Bournemouth, UK, and his family, were the target of a hate crime this past Shabbos after their home was painted with hateful graffiti by a ‘coward’.
Interview With Rabbi Yosef Keller: His Work on the New Tanya Hashalem
Continuing his interview series, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin interviews Rabbi Yosef Keller on his work on the new Sefer Tanya Hashalem.
The 16th International Russian Jewish Shabbaton: A Shabbaton That Changes Lives
For sixteen years, the International Russian Jewish Shabbaton has been a beacon of inspiration, transformation, and Jewish pride. Year after year, it touches souls, strengthens communities, builds Jewish homes, and unites generations. Above all, it is known as a Shabbaton that truly changes lives.
Gas Explosion Rocks Crown Heights, Thankfully No Injuries Reported
A massive explosion rocked Crown Heights Sunday night with a fireball that was heard and felt for blocks.
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