New Scholarship Fund Gives More Public School Kids a Chance this Summer
CKids Gan Israel International offers camp scholarships to the three CKids overnight programs, giving more children worldwide a chance for an unforgettable Jewish experience.
An Insidious Attack On Our Torah Values
In the past, there has been a push on the governmental level, to insert the secular way of life into our Torah-true values through our school curriculums. This push was obvious and clear and the response by the communities stopped the overreach. This time is different.
First-Ever National CTeen Summer Reunion Hosted in Miami
A large group of teens flew to Miami for a reunion that was a lot more than just a reunion.
Major Jewish Funders Partner with Chabad on Campus
The work of Chabad on Campus shluchim is legendary. The very first Chabad house in the United States was established on a college campus decades ago, and activities have grown exponentially ever since.
Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights Holds Annual Women’s Breakfast
In the tradition of Chodesh Iyar- the month of Ani Hashem Rofecha- the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights held their Annual Women’s Breakfast to celebrate Hope and Healing.
Eis Laasos, Our Children Our Choice, One Voice
In our lives, we are faced with moments where we must understand the need to take action. We must understand the importance of eis laasos, that now is the time to act.
Mivtza Hanachos Launched for the Fourth Year Across Mesivtas Across America
The Vaad Hatmimim and JEM has launched the Hanachos program, now in its fourth year, in 15 Mesivtas across America. The program, in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, encourages bochurim to watch Farbrengens of the Rebbe and summarize the Sicha in their own words.
Lag B’Omer Street Fair A Shining Example of Community
The Lag B’Omer Street Fair organized by NCFJE and MASK brought joy and unity to the Crown Heights and East Flatbush communities. Next year will mark 80 years since the first parade and 70 years since the first Lag B’Omer parade with the Rebbe, and plans are underway to grow from this year’s success.
A Hand Written Letter From Air Canada To A Jewish Family
In a world where negative media coverage far outstrips the good, Lufthansa’s antisemitic debacle became front-page news across the world. But did you hear about this incident that also took place on an airline?
Missionaries Again Litter Crown Heights With Pamphlets
A group of missionaries out on a “mission” have again targeted the Crown Heights Jewish community, littering doorsteps with Shmad pamphlets.
BDE: Leibel Blesofsky, OBM
With great sadness, we report the passing of Leibel Blesofsky OBM, a Chazzan and long-time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on Monday, the 22nd of Iyar, 5782. Updated with Levaya information
Head Shliach Joins Young Shluchim On Live Tour of Tzfas
In honor of the Yartzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib and Pesach Sheini, young Shluchim joined a virtual gathering where they enjoyed a live tour of the Tzfas, including the Kever of the Rebbe’s brother where they were joined by Head Shliach Rabbi Chaim Kaplan.
All Crown Heights Schools Join Forces
Unbeknown to many, the New York State Board of Education has currently proposed new guidelines that will undermine the foundation and future of our education system. The Schools of Crown Heights have joined forces to appose this.
A New Yoga Studio Opening in Crown Heights
Vessel is a yoga studio opened by long time Crown Heights resident Riki Rosenthal. The studio was created to serve the needs of the crown heights community by offering separate classes for both women and men.
8:00pm: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?
The topics in this week’s 403rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically? Does Torah Provide Us With a Better and Healthier Life? Is Halacha (Jewish Law) Rigid and Inflexible?
BDE: Mrs. Sima Karp, 56, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Sima Karp OBM, a Crown Heights resident known for her open home to guests. She passed away on Sunday, the 21st of Iyar, 5782 after battling an extended illness.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Officer Assassinated in Tehran
An officer from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps was assassinated in a shooting attack in Tehran Sunday afternoon, the IRGC reported.
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