The excitement could be felt by the Jewish community of Sokolniki, a neighborhood located in eastern Moscow. A grand celebration was held to honor the new Torah scroll dedicated to the Chabad House that works with the area’s hundreds of Jews all year long.
The family of Rabbi Herschel Feigelstock OBM is inviting the community to join in an event in honor of his Shloshim. The event will take place live on Sunday, December 27th, at 3:00pm. Watch Here on CrownHeights.info.
A knife wielding man chasing a Jewish girl in Crown Heights Sunday morning was stopped thanks to the intervention of a Crown Heights hero.
Crown Heights resident and artistic photographer Shmuli Evers snapped this shot of 770 in exquisite detail, using a puddle of water to artistic effect.
An incredible early Maamar from the Alter Rebbe, has been published for the very first time. This Maamar was transcribed for the first time from manuscript, and made available to the public.
While much is known about the many Chabad institutions throughout the world and their invaluable work, Machne Israel has quietly worked behind the scenes to keep these programs going. In this enlightening JEM film, the curtain has been pulled back to give the viewers a precious glimpse at this crucial support group and its origins.
Yisroel and Chana Esther (nee Feldman) Kaczala (Brazil)
A Jewish non-profit organization focusing on prisoners’ rights played a significant role in President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations, including those announced this week, according to a report by the New York Times.
A Jewish owned clinic in Brooklyn and Orange County is under scrutiny by authorities for what is being termed the “unauthorized” giving of COVID-19 vaccines.
The National Crime Victims Survey (NCVS) reports that crime against property such as burglary and theft tend to dramatically increase during the holiday season. The Tactical Rabbi shares 5 actions you can take to help mitigate your chances of becoming another statistic this month.
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.
After a brief respite, Crown Heights car break-ins have resumed with at least one car reported broken into overnight. The car was parked overnight on Crown Street between Troy Ave and Albany Ave and had its side window busted in and vehicle ransacked.
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Mendel Hershkop, Rabbi of “The Shul” in Crown Heights, will be presenting a lecture this Shabbos on Why is parnassa so difficult to attain? and How we decrease our דאגות הפרנסה?
As we celebrated Hei Teves, we are reminded of the sicha the Rebbe said after maariv on the eve of the 12th of Teves. In that sicha, the Rebbe pointed out that it is thirty days before Yud Shevat, and therefore everyone should inform him [the Rebbe] of his/her activities each ten days, in regard to their increase in learning Torah and giving Tzedokah.
The Gedaliah Society has posted an update for the Crown Heights Jewish community outlining the communities current situation, and asking people to please use caution and use basic measures to reduce the spread of the virus.
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski opens up about his difficulty with writing, and how he created a lifelong friendship from an encounter.
