Leave Behind More Than a Headstone
I’ve lived on four different blocks in Crown Heights in my 35 years, so let me tell you: the street you’re on makes a big difference to the Crown Heights you experience.
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The Tanya Revolution! Bring The Tanya Into Your Home
Historical Real-Time “Chazara” By A Young Yossi Jacobson
For Chasidim around the world, the most important thing has always been to know the latest from the rebbe. While weekday farbrengens and sichos were broadcasted worldwide, the Shabbos and Yomtov farbrengens took time to reach the wider audience.
New Talented Musician Joins The Crown Heights Music Scene
Shlomo Hecht, a talented keyboardist, has recently relocated from California to the New York area and is making a name for himself in the local music scene. In a short span of time, he has performed at various events for […]
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 1229 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights
At 130 percent of the AMI, there are 12 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of 2,450.00 for incomes ranging from $84,000 to $189,540; and five two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,700 for incomes ranging from $92,572 to $227,500.
Avraham Fried Sings R’ Chaim Issac’s Nigun
Listen to this masterful rendition of R’ Chaim Issac’s Nigun from Avraham Fried.
NY State Senate Approves Doctor-Assisted Suicide Bill, Sends it to Hochul’s Desk for Approval
State Senate Democrats passed highly controversial legislation that would allow terminally ill people to take their own lives with the help of doctors in a razor-thin vote Monday — leaving it up to Gov. Kathy Hochul whether to sign it into law.
New Episode of Classic Take: “Will We Have Free Choice When Moshiach Comes?”
In one of the newest episodes of the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302’s Classic Take, Rabbi Sholom Zirkind addresses a powerful question: Will Moshiach compel us to act against our will?
SUNY Downstate Hospital In Crown Heights To Undergo $1 Billion Revitalization Under New State-Backed Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $1 billion reinvestment plan to modernize SUNY Downstate Hospital at 445 Lenox Road in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Submitted by the Downstate Community Advisory Board (DCAB), the proposal outlines a sweeping renovation and infrastructure overhaul intended to preserve and enhance inpatient and outpatient services at the longstanding academic medical center.
Explore The Biggest Sefer on Your Shelf – Rabbi Michoel Seligson
In this episode of “Ase L’cha Rav”, Rabbi Michoel Seligson is interviewed about his many decades of working on maftechos – indexes on Chassidus and the Rebbe’s torah.
New Engagement!
Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) L’Chaim: Today, Monday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
New Engagement!
Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
Chabad of Madison Unveils New Center Amid Jewish Growth
Despite rising antisemitism that makes headlines almost daily, Chabad continues its activities, building and growing Jewish communities across the country, reminding everyone that Jewish life is not only here to stay, but to thrive.
Avremi’s Fruit Blossom To This Day
Beloved by all, young and old, Avremi was a natural leader from a young age, even a visionary. The tragedy was felt by the entire community. Avremi’s funeral was attended by thousands of Jews, led by the Rebbe himself.
Lamplighters Podcast: Chabad’s Return To Mumbai
In Episode 55 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Israel and Rebbetzin Chaya Kozlovsky, shluchim to Mumbai, India. After the murders of Rabbi Gabi and Rebbetzin Rivky Holtzberg, the Kozlovskys sprang to action to continue Jewish outreach there …and to take it even further.
Jewish Chef, Former Student At Chabad School, Killed in Action In Ukraine War
Tzvi-Hirsh (Grisha) Zurgazda, 32, a father of two and member of the Jewish community in Odessa, was killed in combat last Thursday on the front lines near Kherson. He is the third Jewish soldier to die in Ukraine’s war effort within the past two weeks.
Anshei Lubavitch – A Rapidly Growing Hub of Community Life
By supporting the growth of Anshei Lubavitch, you’re investing in a community whose positive impact ripples far beyond its walls — enriching the lives of all who are part of it.
Crown Heights Unites Behind Cuomo in Mayoral Primary
Crown Heights has officially thrown its support behind Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral primary, making it the third Orthodox Jewish community to endorse the former governor. The neighborhood joins Far Rockaway and the Bobov community in Borough Park in backing Cuomo’s bid.
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