A tragedy has occurred in Meron as a bleacher collapsed at the Toldos Ahron Hadlacka, sending tens of people tumbling. Heart-wrenching video from the scene showed as Magen David Adom and Hatzalah Paramedics frantically attempt to pull people from the pile, with many people having CPR done on them.
Swaying a teen to defer college and attend a yeshiva is a feat. Getting their parents on board to pay for it is herculean. Facilitated by CTeen, the Meromim Foundation will be granting 40 scholarships of $5,000 to be used towards yeshiva tuition.
In honor of Lag B’Omer, Chabad photographer Mordehai Lubecki paid a visit to 10 rue Dieu in Paris, where Rebbetzin Chana lived during her time there. During the three months of her stay in the year 1947, the Rebbe visited her almost every day, and even farbrenged in her house.
Menachem Rubin (N Miami Beach, FL) to Devorah Leah Gordon (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at 1349 President St Upstairs
In a new twist to the old grandparent scam, police are warning that the scammer may tell you that someone will come to your door to pick up cash needed to bail your grandchild out of jail. Once you hand it over, your money is gone. But you might get more calls to send money by wire transfer or through the mail.
Watch a live feed of the Lag B’Omer festivities in Meron. The celebrations at the Kever of the Rashbi, following last years limited attendance, is expected to attract half a million.
What do all of these everyday things have in common? Brushing your teeth, getting dressed, saying Brochos, walking to Shul, and reading this article. All of these take three minutes or longer. On average, Hatzalah responds to a call in under three minutes.
Due to the upcoming Lag B’Omer rally and parades that will be taking place on the streets of Crown Heights, the following PSA with anticipated street closured was published by the director of the events.
Please take a moment to say urgent Tehillim and give tzedaka for Chaya Brocha bas Sara Hinda, a transplant patient who is now in the ICU due to complications. Please say Kapital Chof and chof tes.
New York City is set to “fully reopen” by July, according to Mayor Bill De Blasio. After over a year of remote learning, curfews, no or limited indoor dining and other COVID-19 restrictions, de Blasio confidently made the announcement Thursday on Morning Joe.
Rabbi Moshe Kagan has worked in the field of kosher supervision and the production of kosher foods for most of his life. Presently he is retired and residing in Jerusalem. He was interviewed in December of 2018.
Manny Pontos (Walnut Creek, FL) to Esty Lipkind (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, May 2nd, 7:30pm at 1703 President Street
It’s Here! Crown Heights Hatzalah has released its official building campaign video. Don’t forget to say thank you to this life-saving organization by donating Here.
The President of the United States, President Joseph Biden, will address a Joint Session of Congress at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 9:00pm EDT. Watch it Live here on CrownHeights.info.
Hisnagdus is alive. A beautifully planned Lag B’Omer event for children scheduled to take place Friday in Lakewood and arranged by local chabad mosdos was targeted Wednesday with a letter claiming that the local rabbonim had banned the event.
The US Postal Service admitted Wednesday to spying on Americans’ social media posts — including ones made by right-wing protest groups, according to a report.
A midnight curfew on bars and restaurants in New York will be lifted on a staggered schedule in May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.
