Crown Heights Neighbors Gather for Third Annual Multicultural Iftar
Muslims, the Chassidic community, and elected officials attended the an annual Iftar celebration organized by Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham in Crown Heights.
Daily Archives: April 5, 2024
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Eber’s Pesach Liquor and Wine Sale
CKids Shabbaton Kicks Off in Stamford with Global Attendance
Stamford, CT, welcomed nearly 1,000 participants from 250 communities worldwide for the opening of the CKids Shabbaton this morning. From France to Panama, families gathered, bringing the hotel to life with the buzz of new friendships and excitement.
BESHT: The Rambam’s Igeres Hasmad
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Dovid Leib Grossbaum was sent on bochurim shlichus to Miami Beach Yeshiva Gedola in years 1974-1976. He later went on Shlichus as a kollel yungerman to be part of new Kollel in Melbourne Australia in 1979. He was also a Meishiv in Smicha program in Melbourne Smicha in years 1997-2007 and most recently a Meishiv Yoreh Deah in 770 for 5 years 2012-2017.
Prepare for The Eclipse with Ein Yaakov
According to the Talmud (Sukkah 29a), eclipses are generally interpreted as ominous signs for the world. This perspective stems from the Jewish reliance on a lunar calendar, where the Jewish people are metaphorically compared to the moon. Consequently, a lunar eclipse is considered a warning of adversity for the Jewish community. Conversely, since the secular calendar follows a solar system, a solar eclipse is perceived as an ill omen for the adversaries of the Jewish people.
Weekly Story: Beis Nissan, The Rebbe Rashab
Being that this coming Wednesday is Beis Nissan, the (104th) Yahrzeit of the Rebbe Rashab, I decided to post a few points of the Rebbe Rashab’s life, that became clearer to me, while I was doing research on the biography of his son, the Frierdiker Rebbe.
Leaked Agri Star Letter Addressed to the Crown Heights Bais Din Says They Want To Stay Out Of Court, But Will Go If They Have To
In a leaked letter dated April 4th, 2024, a lawyer for the Agri Star Meat and Poultry plant, which owns the Shor Habor brand, writes to the Crown Heights Bais Din and the CHK outlining their grievance over the removal of the Hechsher, and states that although they do not want to go to court, they will if they have to.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Unity Without Division
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman takes a look at this special week on the chabad calendar, and the connections between the mundane and spiritual worlds.
BREAKING: Earthquake Hits Crown Heights
Ina rare incident Friday morning, an earthquake shook New York City, rattling Crown Heights along with the other boroughs.
Children Pack Anshei Lubavitch in Crown Heights For Siyum Harambam
Children from the Crown Heights community packed Anshei Lubavitch Shul in Crown Heights for a Grand Siyum Harambam event Thursday, closing out the 40th cycle of the Rambam and started the 41st cycle in style.
Gallery: Teveria Under The Lense
Photographer Mordechai Lubecki presents a galley of photos from his recent trip to Teveria, where he visited the sites and history in the special city.
Boys MyShliach Chidon Retreat Offers Two Fun-Filled Days in New York
With Tzitzis flying in the wind and fists closed tightly on their Mishnayos Baal Peh cards, nearly 100 Yaldei Hashluchim whizzed around the Port Washington Ice Skating Rink. As part of the MyShliach Chidon retreat, they were rewarded for their immense efforts in studying Sefer Hamitzvos in detail from their Chabad houses as far as Guatemala and Brazil.
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