Picture of the Day
Crown Heights resident and artistic photographer Shmuli Evers snapped this shot of 770 in exquisite detail, using a puddle of water to artistic effect.
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
Maamar From The Alter Rebbe Published For The First Time From Manuscript
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.
JEM: Building Judaism
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.
Baby Girl!
Yisroel and Chana Esther (nee Feldman) Kaczala (Brazil)
Aleph Institute Played Significant Role in Trump Pardons
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.
Jewish Owned Brooklyn Clinic Chain Under Investigation By State Authorities
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.
Tips For Security This Holiday Season
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.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rebbe’s Library 1960, Hey Teves and a New Story
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.
Car Break-Ins Continue in Crown Heights
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.
Shabbos at the Besht: Why is Parnassa so Difficult to Attain? How we Decrease our דאגות הפרנסה?
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?
Weekly Story: We are Active
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.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #48 – No Exponential Increase In COVID Cases In Crown Heights, But Please Use Caution
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.
Areivut Made Easy
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski opens up about his difficulty with writing, and how he created a lifelong friendship from an encounter.
Picture of the Day
It was a breezy night last night, with one gust of gale-force winds completely decimating the outdoor dining area for Essen Bench, across the street from the store on Kingston Ave. this piece of destruction was in good company, as hundreds of other outdoor dining areas shared the same fate across the city.
Massive Explosion in Nashville Rocks Downtown on Friday
A massive blast that sounded like a “bomb” rocked downtown Nashville early Friday morning when a vehicle exploded, rocking buildings and sending heavy smoke into the sky, and is now being called intentional.
Shazak Parsha Post – Jerusalem Under Siege
Jerusalem Under Siege, Classic Jewish Texts to Be Released in Greek, OBITUARY: Ezra HaSofer, Rebuilder of Judaism, and an Ad. Shazak has released “Jerusalem Under Siege” its weekly Parsha Post for the week of Asarah BTeives, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
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