Every Yom Tov holds a unique spiritual energy, a light, an Ohr, that we can absorb to elevate ourselves throughout the year. This energy empowers us to internalize lessons that bring us closer to Hashem.
Crown Heights, statistically boasting the highest concentration of hair per capita, teeming with bearded men, wigged women, a vibrant population of weave enthusiasts and the salons that cater to them, served as the perfect backdrop for this year’s first annual HAIRkaras Hatov event.
Now, with their recent acquisition of a 100,000-square-foot facility in Scranton, Pa., in collaboration with Vaad Hanochos B’Lahak, Kehot will announce a new era by consolidating their oftentimes logistically challenging operations into one space.
This past week, 60 students from 35 campuses partook in the Chabad on Campus International LivingLinks Spring trip to Poland.
Join us on Purim day for a Grand Cheder Purim Program with Shacharis, Krias Hatorah, Mikrah Megillah, Mishloach Manos exchange – class meetups, and Matanos L’evyonim all in one place. This is a new initiative as a service to the Oholei Torah community.
A selection of encounters with the Rebbe distributing dollars for charity during the Month of Adar.
As Purim approaches, our hearts are heavy with the weight of recent events. How do we celebrate a holiday centered on happiness when our hearts are broken, and Israel is at war? How are we supposed to experience the joy of Purim when we know there are innocent men, women, and children still being held captive by Hamas?
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Parshas Zachor, Taanis Esther and Purim for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Reuven Woonteiler OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Member Rabbi Yossi Rapp, who also heads the Chabad Air organization, was seen putting on Tefillin with a state Inspector at Chevra Hatzalah’s annual inspection. Before you ask, yes, this was the first time in his life that the inspector was putting on Tefillin.
Preparations have continued to advance towards the first election for Directors of the Vaad Hakahal and Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in 14 years. The Shul Representative have indicated that the elections will be held on Sunday June 2nd – 25 Iyar, 5784.
Five hundred people took part in the festivities, including the local Ainsworth children and their families, the Fellig siblings, and Government officials, with thousands of others being inspired.
