Crew of Package Thieves Clear Out Crown Heights Building, Escape On Electric Bikes
A crew of package thieves was nearly caught red handed Monday night as they cleared out a Crown Heights building lobby of its packages.
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National Library of Israel Acquires 90 Pages of One of the Earliest Printed Hebrew Books
These newly received pages come from the only existing copy of a ca. 1492 edition of “Arba’ah Turim”, one of history’s most important works of Jewish law.
Information to be Menachem Avel Reb Menachem Yomtov
Reb Menachem Yomtov is sitting shiva following the passing of his father R’ Schneur Zalman OBm, who was nifter on Sunday in Jerusalem. Times and location in extended article.
These Five “Don’t Miss” Kinus Hashluchos Events
The Shluchim Office is welcoming all the Shluchos coming to the Kinus Hashluchos. Below are five worthwhile events and services offered by the Shluchim Office to make the most of your Kinus weekend.
Russian Mikvah Website My-Mikvah Launches Stunning New Platform
Aimed at making the usage of a Mikvah easily accessible to every Russian-speaking Jewish woman across the former Soviet Union, a brand new website has recently been launched by the My-Mikvah organization.
DeBlasio Announces He Will Not Be Running for Governor
Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio has announced that he will not be running of the office of New York State Governor, ending speculation that has been buzzing on a potential run.
BDE: Rabbi Tuvia Peles, 73, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Tuvia Peles OBM, the founder of the widely used Dvar Malchus weekly learning booklet. He passed away Monday evening, the 16th of Shvat, 5782.
MaRe Cabo Girls Adventure Camp in Mexico Opens for its Third Year
We are thrilled to announce that MaRe Cabo camp for girls in beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico, has just opened registration for the upcoming summer of 5782/2022.
Reb Yoel Kahn’s 92nd Birthday, Three Life Changing Stories
In honor of Reb Yoel Kahn’s 92nd birthday, Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin shares three stories from Reb Yoel, and their lessons in to us as Chassidim.
“Shabbos Tzuzamen” Gaining Momentum With Over 70 Locations and Counting
With just four weeks to go, over 70 Shabbatons have been mapped in over 12 countries and 25 states, uniting hundreds of Yaldei Hashluchim for a “Shabbos Tzuzamen.” One Shabbaton celebrated in many locations.
Ohel Chof Beis Shevat Farbrengen to be Broadcast Live
The annual Chof Beis Shevat farbrengen near the Rebbe’s Ohel will feature various personalities recount their experiences.
Gems From The Schneerson Library: The Wiener Library
The Library of the Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was confiscated by the Bolsheviks and placed in Russia’s state library. CrownHeights.info presents a series of gems discovered in the library and made available to the public.
JEM: Likkutei Sichos – The Seforim That The Rebbe Invested Himself In
In this clip, scholars on the editorial team of Likkutei Sichos recall the Rebbe’s extensive edits while prominent rabbinic figures reflect on the teachings they found inside.
Jewish Teenager Struck and Killed by Yellow School Bus In Flatbush
Tragedy struck Monday morning when a Jewish 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a yellow school bus as she was walking to her high school.
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva’s Preschool Undergoes Renovations
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street has redecorated and upgraded their preschool floor, including new state-of the art classroom furniture, toys, and equipment.
One Thousand Students Mark an Inspirational Yud Shevat
Hundreds of students at the Ohr Avner Schools in Queens mark Yud Shevat with farbrengens and davening at the Ohel.
Picture of the Day
As the wind blew through Crown Heights last night, the FDNY were there protecting the Shchunah’s residents. As a safety precaution, they tore down the outdoor seating area erected outside Basil. From the photo, we are sure you can see why.
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