Picture of the Day
Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, oversees the sale of chametz for Jews in half of Russia. As the eastern section of the country is in a different time zone than the west, two sales of Chometz must take place.
“How To Avoid A Huge Lawsuit”, A Message for Pesach with Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld
Watch as Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld gives over a message to the community along with a worthwhile lesson from the Parsha.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – History of The Rebbe’s Seder at his Mother-in-Law’s Apartment in 770 Upstairs
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Israel Successfully Tests Groundbreaking Laser Defense System
Israel has conducted the first successful tests of a state-of-the-art laser interception system, dubbed ‘Light Shield,’ the Defense Ministry announced Thursday afternoon.
Yud Alef Nissan 5782, A Grand Gift
No less than 1800 volumes of the Rebbe’s Torah — Maamorim, Sichos, Igros, Reshimos, and Hisvaaduyos — will be studied throughout the year by thousands of chassidim who made commitments in honor of Yud Alef Nissan.
Westchester Honors 120 Of The Rebbe
In the afternoon of Yud Alef Nissan, Westchester County Executive Mr. George Latimer issued a Proclamation bestowing Westchester’s highest honor upon the Rebbe.
Day-To-Day Halachic Guide For Pesach 5782
Rabbi Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din has released a Day-To-Day Halachic guide for Pesach 5782.
KASHRUS ALERT: Mehoudar Hearts of Palm Multipacks Not Kosher For Pesach
The OK Kashrus Certification has released a Kashrus Alert regarding Multipacks of Mehoudar Hearts of Palm, which erroneously has “Kosher For Passover” on the packaging.
BDE: Reb Yosef Shaul Muskal, 86, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Yosef Shaul Muskal OBM, a resident of Boro Park and father and grandfather of a large Lubavitch family. He passed away on Thursday, the 13th of Nissan, 5782.
Yeshiva Gedolah of Miami Publishes a Sefer in Honor of 11 Nissan
In honor of 11 Nissan, The Rebbes 120th birthday, the Yeshiva Gedolah of greater Miami publishes their 35th volume of Shaarei Yeshiva Gedolah.
Keren Hachomesh: Looking Out For Single-Parent Families
True to its mission, and as in years past, Keren HaChomesh continues its work below the radar, quietly assisting families in need–specifically single parent homes–with financial aid.
Nearly $16 Million to Improve Safety and Security of Organizations at Risk of Hate Crimes
Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $16 million in grants to strengthen safety and security measures at buildings owned or operated by nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes, including Shuls.
Thousands of Kids Become Mitzvah Leaders for the Rebbe’s Birthday
A new CKids curriculum released in honor of Yud Aleph Nissan brings the Rebbe’s life and legacy to hundreds of Hebrew schools worldwide.
Here’s My Story: Rebuilding Afghanistan
Mr. Yosef Maoz is a diamond dealer who resides in Shaarei Tikvah, Israel. He was interviewed in his home in December of 2014.
When You Come Across A NYC Firefighter, And His Name Is Menachem Mendel
A Chabad Chossid stepping out of a barber shop on Grant Street with his son, was walking along when he came across an FDNY fire truck. Little did he know that the name Menachem Mendel was apparently more common than he thought.
Missed Flights Become Mivtza Matzah Opportunity
It was 2:30 on Friday morning and Nissan Pewzner searched frantically for an available flight from anywhere in the Washington D.C. area. It was a ride that ended with a Mitzvah Matzah.
Lyudmila Beitar, her mother and 18-year-old son had to run across Prospekt Mira to get to their car to escape Mariupol on March 18. Photo: Courtesy.
A Jewish Family’s Exodus From Mariupol, Ukraine’s ‘Living Hell’
The people of Mariupol understood they were living on a powder keg. On the Ukraine side of the makeshift border with the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic, Mariupol has been a flashpoint since 2014. That’s why, when Russia invaded Ukraine six weeks ago, Mariupolites thought they were better prepared than most. They thought they knew what to expect.
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