Discounted Ohel Buses Available Over Yud Shvat
A discounted bus service making round trips between Crown Heights and the Ohel will be available throughout the evening and day of Yud Shvat.
Earthquake in Cyprus Felt in Israel
An earthquake that occurred in Cyprus overnight Monday was also felt in Israel.
Lamplighters Podcast: From Rapper To Rabbi
In Episode 16 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, Lamplighters Reporter/Producer Gary Waleik presents the story of Rabbi Motti & Rochel Flikshtein. A hug from a Chabad emissary helped Motti overcome his troubled youth. Flikshtein, a rapper, and his wife Rochel, a former Hip-Hop dance instructor, now help youths in the Wilmington, Delaware area connect with Yiddishkeit.
Baby Boy!
Zalmy and Esther (nee Tabari) Hyams had a baby boy!
New Engagement!
Moshe Colin (Mexico) to Shira Israily (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Wednesday, 8:30pm, at the Shull 481 Albany Ave
Sub Zero Temperatures Coming to NYC
Break out those extra layers because a cold winter is going to get even colder. The National Weather Service has published an advisory warning of sub zero temperatures overnight into Tuesday.
Gems From The Schneerson Library: The Invitation From Riga That Got The Frierdiker Rebbe Out of Russia
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.
LIVE NOW: Yudi’s 1st Yahrzeit Memorial Event
You are personally invited to log onto YudisLegacy.com for a night of memories, inspiration, the best of Jewish music, and the launch of Yudi’s Legacy.
Italy Bans Unvaccinated From Public Transit, Hotels, Outdoor Dining
Italy on Monday barred the unvaccinated from a host of everyday activities, including hotels, restaurants and even public transportation unless able to prove they recently recovered from infection.
Halikut Has Announced the Details of the Siyum and Final Event in New York
As the Bochurim spend these past few weeks chazering the Sichos, Halikut has announced the details of the Halikut Siyum to be commencing on Yud Alef Shevat.
Crown Heights Assemblywoman To Be the Next Deputy Brooklyn Borough President
Diana C. Richardson, the veteran Assemblywoman for the 43rd District which includes Crown Heights, has been tapped to be the next Brooklyn Deputy Borough President.
New Condo Building Planned For Franklin Ave In Crown Heights
A new building is in the works for Franklin Ave in Crown heights with plans filed with the city for a 168 unit building.
Op-Ed: What is Tahareinu and Why Support It?
With the ongoing fundraiser for the Tahareinu organization, a Lubavitcher takes a look at what the organization does, and why you should support it.
Oholei Torah Expanding At A Rapid Rate
During the Melave Malka that was held in support of Oholei Torah, Rabbi Yehoshua Lustig, principal of grades 5-7 of Oholei Torah, shared an inspiring message about Chinuch as well as exciting updates.
Remembering Yudi: A Way To Keep Yudi Dukes Alive
A week ago, the Dukes family requested stories and memories of Yudi, in advance of his Yahrzeit on 8 Shevat. This is one of the many emails Mrs. Sarah Dukes received.
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