New JEM Productions Light Up The Globe
In a Chanukah season unlike any other in recent history, several new JEM productions have helped ignite the spirits of thousands across the globe.
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Two Jewish Murals Completed in LA This Past Week
Two murals showing Jewish pride were completed this week, one bringing light to Pico Blvd and the other giving life to the Bais Chaya Mushka School of Los Angeles.
BDE: Rabbi Chaim Meir Lieberman, 71, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Chaim Meir Lieberman OBM, a resident of Crown Heights and member of the vaad of Tziurei Chasudei Chabad (Tzach). He passed away on Shabbos, the 26th of Kislev, 5781.
NYPD Police Chase Ends In Crown Heights When Car Crashes, Perp Search Under Way
A crew of three thieves driving a stolen car became the center of an all out police search Motzei Shabbos after they crashed their car while driving through Crown Heights.
For Second Time This Week, Brooklyn Ambulance Crew Robbed At Gunpoint
For the second time this week, an EMS crew working the 911 system was robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn. Ambulance crews have since been placed on increased alert as the NYPD investigates.
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Menorah Ignites Fire Friday Night In Crown Heights Apartment
A menorah left unattended in a Crown Heights basement Friday night ignited a fire, but thankfully did not cause any injuries.
Israel and Bhutan Normalize Ties
The Kingdom of Bhutan and Israel this evening signed a full diplomatic relationship. The signing ceremony was held at the residence of Israeli Ambassador to India, Dr. Ron Malka. Ambassador Malka held an official exchange ceremony with his colleague, Ambassador of Bhutan in India, Major General Vetsop Namgyel.
Gombo’s Broken Into Friday Night, Thief Caught In The Act
Two police officers patrolling Kingston Ave came across the scene of a crime Friday night, catching a burglar stealing the cash register of Gombo’s Bakery.
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V’Yikara Shmo B’Yisroel “Shmuel Munkus.” The eye raising name with deep meaning in Lubavitch was giving to a newborn Lubavitch boy this past week at his bris.
Chabad Celebrates Chanukah Cookie and Canvas Art for Kids
This holiday season, Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston of Chabad of Orange County found innovative ways to bring the Chanukah spirit to children despite pandemic challenges. Chanukah creativity came in bright colors at the Chanukah Art Fest, held at the Chabad Center in Chester.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Hearing Rebbe’s Voice in 1970’s
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.
Musical Chanukah Collaboration Released
A new Chanukah music collaboration has been released, with music by Zalman Marosow, sung by canter Levi Benshimon and featuring Yackov Goldberg.
Tzivos Hashem To Launch New Birthday Campaign in Crown Heights
Tzivos Hashem is rolling out a brand new birthday campaign because all children deserve a birthday cake and something special on their birthday but not all can afford it.
Indoor Dining To Close Monday As COVID Cases Continue To Rise
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the indoor dining with again be stopped in New York City starting Monday after COVID cases continue to rise.
Menorah Lighting at The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Over 20,000 people watched the lighting of the first virtual Hanukkah light at the Brandenburg Gate live on the evening of December 10th.
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Weekly Story: Thirsting For Chassidus
Last Shabbos was Yud Tes Kislev and there were numerous farbrengens throughout the community. Being that the Rebbe quite often describes the connection between Chanukah (which is this week), to Yud Tes Kislev, I decided to post some thoughts that I heard, at the various farbrengens, I participated in.
The Essence and Manifestations
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski uncovers the reality of the pandemic spiritual life. We may be forced to cancel the parties, the the spirituality of the day can never be canceled.
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