As the Ceasefire was set to go into effect Sunday morning, the IDF announced that implementation of the ceasefire was delayed over a list of the three hostages slated to be released on the first day. As per the IDF, the list, which was supposed to be handed over 24 hours in advance, has not been given.
In an unhappy turn of events, with a silver lining, Crown Heights Shomrim has released an alert to the community reporting that another card skimmer was discovered in Crown Heights. The silver lining? It was caught quickly.
A winter storm is expected to bring 2 to 5 inches of snow accumulation beginning Sunday afternoon, with potential for higher amounts depending on the storm’s track. As temperatures plummet below freezing Monday, any untreated wet surfaces or melting snow could refreeze, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Bonei Olam’s 4th Annual “Show Up” event is THIS MONDAY, and you might be asking yourself, “Why should I attend?” Here are a few reasons why.
This Sunday, January 19th, the Chabad Young Professionals Encounter Shabbaton will be visiting the Ohel. With over 700 attendees KA” H expected to be at the Ohel tomorrow, there will be longer than usual lines between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yosef Shmukler is a meishev in Oholei Torah shiur daled. He will be giving this week’s shiur on Preparing for Yud Shevat.
Gedalia Lieberman (Milwaukee, WI) and Shoshana Birnbaum (Northbrook, IL)
In this week’s story, I am relating a story, something that began over a year ago, but by Divine Providence I merited to become involved in it, just last week. While the person in the story may seem to be a regular Jew, and states so openly that she is nothing more than a regular Jew, l definitely say that she is extraordinary, and that there is much to learn from her conduct.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman takes you on the journey of Moshe’s life, his trials and opportunities, and how they all lead to the final redemption.
Yossi Vorst (Rotterdam, Netherlands) to Shaina Sasonkin (Crown Heights)
Yankel and Mushky Katzman from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
The list of the names of the hostages who are expected to be released in the first phase of the hostage deal has been published.
The Talmidei Hashluchim of Yeshiva Chabad of Argentina hosted a Chidon and Siyum for the students of the Yeshiva on the entire Chelek Yud of Lekutei Sichos.
This morning, 100 resilient young Jewish professionals from across Europe boarded the Brooklyn Bridge Ferry, for an inspirational day in Manhattan, marking the start of the CYP Encounter weekend bringing together 700 young Jews from 100 cities worldwide, to draw strength from the global community.
There is no greater Jewish cause than protecting the sanctity of human life. That’s why the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, under the auspices of Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin, is addressing this issue by providing prevention training at no cost, support groups and by opening the conversation to Milwaukee locals.
This amazing convert shares how Chassidic philosophy took her to a place she never even imagined existed.
