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.
Eighty Years after Holocaust: New Mikvah Planned in Historical Jewish Shtetl
More than two years after its return to Jewish hands and the launch of its thriving activity, the famous ‘Hekdesh’ Synagogue in the city Brest, formerly Brisk, is continuing to the next phase: external and internal restoration and the establishment of a brand new state-of-the-art mikvah.
Attempted Stabbing Attack South of Jerusalem
The attempted terror attack occurred at the Gush Etzion Junction just south of the capital, when an Arab terrorist brandishing a knife attempted to carry out a stabbing attack.
Reb Michel and Danya Raskin.
Obituary: Reb Michel Raskin, 92, Brooklyn Grocer Embodied Chassidic Values
Reb Michel Raskin, an unassuming pillar of kindness and hospitality who survived the ravages of Stalinist oppression and the horrors of World War II to become an iconic bridge between Chassidic life in Soviet Russia and America, passed away on Dec. 26 (22 Tevet). He was 92 years old.
Publication from Harav Kalmanson of Burnoy Seeks To Clarify Regarding Reshus Harabim
A beautiful new publication has been released by the great gaon and author of 35 seforim including the sefer אפיקי מים and ומי טל, Rosh Yeshiva of Brunoy, France Harav Yechiel Menachem Mendel Kalmanson שליט”א, about the Alter Rebbe’s opinion that reshus harabim does not exist these days.
New Engagment!
Mendel Greenberg (Crown Heights) to Chana Polter (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Monday, 8:00pm, at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Travel Advisory Issued NYC Sunday Evening
The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Sunday evening, January 16, through Monday, January 17.
Rabbi Yosef Minkowitz Farbrengs With Mechanchim
Over 100 mechanchim gathered for Igud Hamelamdim’s Chinuch farbrengen with Rabbi Yosef Minkowitz who empowered the melamdim and challenged them to new heights.
8:00pm: Should We Be Applauding the Launch of a New Telescope That Can Peer Back to the Beginning of Existence?
The topics in this week’s 388th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: What Can We Learn From Yesterday’s Hostage Crisis in Texas? 15 Shevat: What Lessons to Trees Teach Us? What is the Relevance of Sinai Today? Why Was the Torah Given in a Way That Frightened the People? What Attitude Should We Have to the Recent Auction of Personal Items of the Rebbeim? Should We Be Applauding the Launch of a New Telescope That Can Peer Back to the Beginning of Existence?
Students Treated to Tour of Exotic Tu B’Shvat Fruits
Oholei Torah students from Rabbi Barnett’s class were treated today to a tour of all the unique and exotic fruits that arrived at Mr. Greens fruit and vegetable store in honor of Tu B’shvat, which will be this Monday.
Better Than a Morning Coffee, With Montreal Lawyer Adam Spiro
Adam Spiro, a Montreal lawyer, reflects on the effect learning the Rebbe’s ma’amorim has on his day.
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