Business Insider Takes An Inside Look at Tefillin, Using Chabad As A Lense
Business Insider took an inside look at the making of Tefillin using Chabad and the recent wear in Gaza a lense into the soaring demand for them.
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Jewish Teenagers From 54 Countries Gather In Times Square For Prayer and Jewish Pride
The “Times Square Takeover,” a highlight of Chabad’s annual CTeen International Shabbaton, took on new significance this year as representatives from the largest network of Jewish teens, including 200 from Israel, gathered to pray for the hostages and peace in the holy land.
JEM: An Incredible Story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and an Israeli Teacher
Henny Karniel is a veteran educator living in Kfar Chabad, Israel. In 1975, as she was about to return to work after taking time off on maternity leave, she was approached with a particularly challenging job offer. After the Rebbe encouraged her to go ahead, she accepted the position.
LIVE at 12:30: Closing Ceremony of the CTeen Shabbaton: Hear The Stories of Teens Who Combat Hate with Jewish Pride
As the CTeen Shabbaton weekend draws to a close, witness the grand finale, a live event featuring the stories of courageous and resilient Jewish teens across the globe.
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Why are the trains empty? Watch this video as Crown Heights musician Chony Milecki tackles this question, and accompanies the teenagers from CTeen as they head to Times Square Motzei Shabbos.
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?
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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.
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