The Tale of a Sale – Why Do Jews Sell Their Bread Before Passover?
A brief history of the Jewish custom to sell the chametz before Passover presented by JLI.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Yud Alef Nissan, Rebbe’s 120 birthday
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.
Inbox: Bringing Attention to the New Decree From The New York Board of Education
The following letter was submitted by Rabbi Chaim Rosenstein, who has been passionate about the war on Jewish education, having penned multiple letters and Op-Eds on the subject.
Two Senior Leaders of Lev Tahor Cult Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Nachman Helbrands and Mayer Rosner were sentenced today to 12 years in prison for child exploitation offenses and kidnapping.
Fines Increase for Loud, Illegal Exhaust Systems as New New York Law Goes into Effect
A new New York State law to crack down on illegal modification to mufflers or exhaust systems went into effect Friday. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation into law on Oct. 29, 2021.
Baby Girl!
Yehoshua and Freidy (nee Gurkow) Korenblit from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
PSA: Crown Street Closure Corrected, Will Be Open Next Week
An announced Closure of Crown Street starting today, Friday, and dragging on through next week caused ruckus in Crown Heights. Thankfully, it has been corrected.
Weekly Story: Beis Nissan
I was thinking of replying this week with a story of the Alter Rebbe about this custom, however, being that this Motzei Shabbos is Beis Nissan the yahrzeit of the Rebbe Rashab, I felt it is appropriate to post something about him. I took some points from my introduction to his biography.
KASHRUS ALERT: OU and OK Kosher Release Kashrus Alerts
Two major Kosher Certification organizations have release important Kashrus Alerts after commonly purchased items have appeared mislabeled as Kosher.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Lunar Cycle
IN this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the significance of using the mon as a reference for months, and it’s unique significance.
The “Soul Of Shabbos” Music Medley With Uzi Bodner
Listen to a heartfelt musical medley from Uzi Bodner titled “Soul Of Shabbos”.
New Sefer Torah At Tiferes Bochurim To Have Unique Custom Crown
Ezra Solomon, a world award-winning Jewelry Designer from Morristown, NJ is a regular attendee for over seventeen years at Tiferes Bochurim in Morristown and has donated his time and money to design and make a Kesser for the New Sefer Torah for Tiferes Bochurim in Morristown, NJ.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present this weeks unique photo of the Rebbe.
MyShliach Chidon Retreat Gives Shluchim 48 Hours To Remember
Young Shluchim enjoyed two exciting days of trips and friendship, celebrating months of hard work.
To honor the memory of Rabbi Chaim Gurevitch, who was devoted to distributing shmurah matzah, 11,200 boxes—each one containing three shmurah matzahs—have been sent to 800 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries to distribute among anyone who may need them for Passover
11,200 Boxes of Matzah in 800 Communities to Honor Beloved Rabbi
To honor Rabbi Chaim Gurevitch, 11,200 boxes—each one containing three shmurah matzahs—have been sent to 800 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries to distribute among anyone who may need them for Passover
While Filming, Avraham Fried Finds a Karkafta, and Immediately Gives Him A “Bar Mitzvah”
While creating a music video at Grand Army Plaza and 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, Jewish Superstar singer Avraham Fried tracked down a Jewish man who had never before put on Tefillin, and immediately wrapped him up.
Female Package Thief Wheels Suitcase Around Crown Heights, Picks Up Packages From Buildings and Porches
A Crown Heights package thief made her presence known after lifting multiple packages in the Schuna.
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