This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Shabbos Parshas Shemini, Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Iyar:
Crown Heights News
Shabbos at the Besht: Intellectual Property
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Yacov Barber for many years was a Shliach in Melbourne Australia. He was a Dayan on the Melbourne Bes Din. He is currently residing in Crown Heights and is a Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Advocate in Beis Din Proceedings. This week he will give a lecture on Intellectual Property: Who owns the recordings and pictures of the Rebbe?
NCFJE Releases Statement Clarifying Planned Lag B’Omer Program
After tens of years without, a group of people are arranging a Large Lag B’Omer Parade on the scale of those the Rebbe participated in when Lag B’Omer fell on a Sunday. Look at what the Rebbe has to say about it, and why the NCFJE has been careful not to do one until now.
Operation Survival Presents New Lecture Series
For the next four Tuesdays, Operation Survival, a department of the NCFJE, will present a lecture series for parents and educators addressing hot topics in the area of teen mental health. The lectures will be hosted at 8:30pm on the following days April 13th, April 20th. April 27th, and May 4th, and can be viewed via Zoom, or through tuning in on CrownHeights.info.
Benjy Stock Says Thank You To The Community
CSSY founder Rabbi Shimshon Stock receives dollars and blessings from the Rebbe.
After a busy Pesach season helping those in need in the community, Rabbi Benjy Stock of CSSY says thank you to the Crown Heights community for their support and help to provide materially and financially.
After Long Year, Passport Office At The Brooklyn Public Library To Reopen
Credit: Damian Bariexca
After a long year without the ability to apply for a passport in person, the Passport Office at the Brooklyn Public Library is slated to reopen next week.
Reminder: Only One Week Left to Make Birchas Hailanos
This coming Monday, the 30th of Nissan (April 12th) will be the last day to make Birchas Hailanos, the blessing recited over blossoming fruit trees in the spring.
Fire Destroys Crown Heights Apartment Over Yom Tov, Leaves Elderly Jewish Woman With Nothing
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A fire broke out in an apartment at 1650 President Street Motzei Shabbos, leaving an elderly Jewish woman with no more than the clothes on her back.
Erev Shabbos Moments In Crown Heights #3
CrownHeights.info presents a gallery of photos with the streets and views of Crown Heights Erev Shabbos. This gallery is courtesy of MendelsPhotogrophy.
Missionaries Again Target Crown Heights
Missionaries have again targeted Crown Heights residents with a mailing of Shmad content, trying to entice Jewish residents into visiting their website.
The Hatzalah-Thon is Coming Back
The Hatzalah-Thon is coming back! After the wildly successful Hatzalah-Thon that took place this past year, the event will be taking place again this year.
Assemblymember David I. Weprin and State Senator Zellnor Myrie Present Resolution Honoring The Rebbe in Crown Heights
Assemblymember David I. Weprin today joined Rabbi Shmuel Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, to commemorate the 119th anniversary of the birth of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe in Crown Heights, presenting a resolution honoring the Rebbe’s life and legacy.
Slick Package Thief Caught on Camera in Crown Heights
A slick package thief was nearly caught in the act Thursday after pretending to be a surveyor in Crown Heights. He uses peoples lack of interest in opening their doors to stash loose packages in bags he brought.
Minyanim and Siyumim For Bechorim in Crown Heights
The following is a list of times and locations in Crown Heights of Shachris Minyanim and Siyumim for those Bechorim who need Thursday morning.
[R]eaching Together Beyond Our Wildest Dreams
On behalf of the Darchei Menachem school, from the dean to the faculty, from the parents to the students, we wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you.
A Vaccination Message From Dr. Feldman
Dr. Robert Feldman, who cares for many residents of the Crown Heights Jewish community has published a message regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations presently available.
Crown Heights Keilim Mikvah Expands Hours For Erev Pesach
The managers of the newly repaired Keilim Mikvah in Crown Heights have published a notice to the community, reminding them of the Mikvah’s new process, and extended hours for erev pesach.