East Flatbush Community in Contract for New Shul
The community of East Flatbush/Remsen Village is now in contract to buy a large, spacious building as a shul and community center.
Family , Friends, and Community Members Welcome Chabad Shluchim From Ukraine
Rabbi Yisroel and Aliza Silberstein the Chabad shluchim to the city of Chernihiv, Ukraine, arrived at Miami International Airport Tuesday night to a large crowd of well wishers.
Before leaving their village in Ukraine, Tania and Veronika spent three days sheltering in their local school, which was not a proper bomb shelter, at night and whenever the sirens blared.
The Logistics of Transporting (and Feeding) 30,000 Jewish Refugees
According to on-the-ground reports, representatives of Chabad-Lubavitch centers in Ukraine have helped evacuate 30,000 people so far, including the children from the Chabad-run childrens’ homes in Odessa, Zhitomir and Dnipro.
Shluchos On The Frontlines Lead Ten Thousand Women in Prayer
In a powerful display of Jewish unity and solidarity, thousands of Jewish women from across the globe gathered to pray and support their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. The women recited chapters of Tehillim and heard from Shluchos on the frontlines of the life-saving operations in and around Ukraine.
Tomchei Tmimim Queens to Finally Secure Building
The droves of Crown Heights community members headed for the Oholei Torah ballroom for a beautiful dinner to share support and launch the “Build The Future” campaign.
New Nissim Black Music in Honor of CTeen Shabbaton
Nissim Black and CTeen collaborated in a “Whenever Wherever” theme song released for last week’s 14th annual Shabbaton.
After Escaping Ukraine, Chernigov’s Chabad Shluchim to Arrive In Miami
Rabbi Yisroel and Aliza Silberstein the shluchim to the city of Chernihiv, Ukraine, managed to escape the chaotic mess that has become of Ukraine, and after nearly a week of travel, will be landing at Miami International Airport.
Toronto and Connecticut Shabbos at the Ohel
Shabbos Chazak at the Ohel was busy with trips from two communities and a Yeshiva. From West Hartford and as far away as Toronto, the groups came to spend Shabbos with the Rebbe in a way that is only possible at the Ohel.
Start Meseches Yevamos With An All New Start
Join one of the seven daily Gemara shiurim in Crown Heights (and online) that are starting to learn Maseches Yevamos, giving you the opportunity to learn the first masechta of Seder Kiddushin.
30 Letters in 30 Days
This year, join people from all over the world in studying Thirty Letters in Thirty Days during the month leading up to the celebration of the Rebbe’s 120th birthday on 11 Nissan.
Purim Resources Available for Shluchim
Need Purim? Merkos 302 has created a Purim Resource platform, consolidating a plethora of Purim resources and tools for Shluchim.
770 Gets Brilliant Upgrade, LED Light Fixtures
The downstairs main shul of 770 got a brilliant upgrade today, brand new LED light fixtures. The upgrade easily brightened up the shul, a much needed step in fixing the aging building.
Shloshim Event for Rebbetzin Chave Hecht OBM
Family, friends and alumnus are invited to join in the shloshim for Rebbetzin Chave Hecht, OBM that will take place on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 – 7th of Adar Sheini, at 7:30 pm at Cong. B’nai Jacob 401 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
New Sefer Torah at Free Torah Loan Society Dedicated To NYPD Officers Killed in The Line of Duty
The Beis Yisroel Torah Gemach Free Torah Loan Society on March 7th dedicated a Torah to the two Police officers who were killed in the line of duty on January, 21st of this year.
Video of the Day
While in Israel with his wife, where he is scheduled to receive an Honorary Doctorate from Ariel University in recognition of his steadfast support for the Jewish state, former Vice President Mike Pence speaks about his meeting with Chief Rabbi of Kiev Rabbi Yonatan Markovich and his wife. The former Vice President asks the Markovich’s to stand for an ovation.
”My Baby Wasn’t Breathing” – Saving A Life With Crown Heights Hatzalah
For over fifty years, Crown Heights Hatzalah has been a literal lifesaver for our community. Every day, dedicated volunteers drop everything to answer a call, ranging from relatively minor emergencies to literally saving lives. These everyday heroes go largely unnoticed, going about their day as usual and without fanfare. There are thousands of such stories, many of them never told.
(UPDATED 10:09PM) Sanctions Continue To Pour On As Russian Offensive Continues to Crawl
Russian President Putin announced the invasion of Ukraine late Wednesday night, and immediately followed it with action. The following is a summary of incidents, numbers and breaking news on the war.
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