With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Chaya Sarah Feiga Alperovitch OBM, a long time resident of Kfar Chabad, and sister of the Rov of Lubavitch in Monsey, HaRav Boruch Dov Lesches, and Betzalel Lesches of Crown Heights.
Renowned Cantor Berel Zucker of New York will be leading the musical segment of the global interactive Gimmel Tammuz gathering uniting chassidim worldwide this Wednesday, Erev Gimmel Tammuz (June 24), 2:30 PM EST.
During this particularly turbulent time, “What Will YOU Do” to effect change that is much needed? We have a unique chance, and we should make our voices heard.
The topics in this week’s 314th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Why Do I Need a Rebbe? How Do I Connect With the Rebbe After 26 Years? How Do I Practically Honor Gimmel Tammuz? Should We Be Afraid of Rising Anti-Semitism in the Present Climate? What Specific Mitzvah Can We Do to Counter the Violent Protests? Is Dark Skin a Result of a Punishment? Is There Any Basis in Torah for Anti-Black Bias? How Can I Stop My Family From Saying Racist Comments? How Can We Resolve a Rift in Our Community and Synagogue About Social Distancing?
New York City Councilman, Chaim Deutsch, has published a petition calling for an end to the chaos that has reigned on the streets of New York City for more than two weeks.
During the last two straight weeks of fireworks, the NYPD has consistently blamed the politicians and knee jerk policies put in place due to the Black lives Matter protests as the reason for their inability to stop the nightly fireworks. Now they are not even pretending to try and stop them.
The Gabboim of 770 have announced the reopening of the main shul at the Central Lubavitch Headquarters after a three month closure. The opening follows as New York City reaches phase 2 in New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to reopen the state.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended through Sunday, June 28th, 2020. Parking meters remain in effect.
After being closed for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rabbi Shulem Ber Levine announced the reopening of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library adjacent to 770. The exhibition about Our Rebbe’s was upgraded with additional artifacts during this time.
The scourge of fireworks that has kept the residents of Crown Heights gritting their teeth continued last night, shaking buildings and shooting colorful flashes into the air. Police and politicians mute on the matter.
Yeshivas Erev Usa”, a six-week nightly learning program led by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, will be concluding Tuesday, Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. While for the last few weeks, the boys – about 150 per evening – were learning Pirkei Avos, the final three days will be focused on Hiskashrus as Hachana for Gimmel Tammuz.
Authorities in the United Kingdom have identified the suspect arrested in connection with Saturday’s stabbing attack at a park following a Black Lives Matter protest.
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