College Student Attacked Outside Chabad Shul in Hamburg
A kippah wearing college student had come by the Chabad Shul in Hamburg, Germany for Sukkos services around 4:00pm Sunday afternoon, but was attacked outside by a man in military uniform.
BDE: Orna Ben Tzvi, 65, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Orna Ben Tzvi OBM, a Crown Heights resident who taught thousands of women in Israel, New York and all over the world. She passed away on the first day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, following a prolonged illness. Updated with levaya information
Simchas Bais Hashoeva Dancing on Kingston Ave Cancelled For A Second Time
The annual Simchas Bais Hashoeva that takes place on Kingston Ave was originally cancelled, then it wasn’t, and now it’s cancelled again.
JEM: Beautiful Audio of a Farbrengen in the Sukkah
In preparation for Sukkos, Ashreinu has restored audio of the Rebbe’s annual Farbrengen in the Sukkah from 17 Tishrei 5722. This recording, recently transferred from the Cunin collection, provides 4 hours of audio at the highest quality of a not to be missed Farbrengen.
Picture of the Day
‘We All Belong’ – In The Sukkah. The old city Jewish art center in Center City Philadelphia now has a unique Sukkah thanks to artist Yitzckah Moully. Inspired by the idea that the Mitzvah of Sukkah does not give any limitations on the size that a Sukkah can be, Moully envisioned the Sukkah that is inviting to all.
Photo of 770 Dancing Used by Cuomo To Illustrate Rule Breaking
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a press conference Monday, and used a photo of 770 dancing to illustrate non-compliance of COVID rules.
Cuomo Shuts Down Schools in Nine NYC ZIP Codes
One day ahead of de Blasio’s plan to shut schools across nine ZIP codes that have shown an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases, Governor Cuomo weighed in, shutting them down starting tomorrow.
Simchas Bais Hashoeva Coming To Your Home LIVE In Crown Heights
In place of an in person Simchas Bais Hashoeva event, Rabbi Yisroel Shemtov has arranged a truck to rove the streets of Crown Heights, bringing the concert and music to your door. Watch it LIVE here on CrownHeights.info.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #44 – Large Simchas Bais Hashueva Dancing Should Not Take Place
The Gedaliah Society has posted an urgent update for the Crown Heights Jewish community regarding large scale Simchas Bais Hashueva dancing.
What To Do: Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5781
What do you want to do today? To help answer that question, CrownHeights.info has compiled a lost of some things to do this Chol Hamoed Sukkos 5781.
JEM: Special Guests
In honor of the holiday of Sukkos, JEM has created a heartwarming production documenting a one-of-a-kind farbrengen the Rebbe gave in the Sukkah for a group of “Release Time” students in 1976.
This Sukkos, Branch Out With Mivtzoim Depot
Good news! Many are skeptical whether Mivtza Lulav will be feasible this year. But when there’s a will, there’s a way!
Soldiers at the scene of an attack.
Attempted Stabbing Attack South of Jerusalem
An attempted terrorist attack was foiled Monday morning south of Jerusalem. No injuries have been reported among Israeli security personnel.
NYC Mayor Proposes Lockdown on Nine NYC ZIP Codes
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing shutting down schools and nonessential businesses in parts of New York City effective Wednesday amid a COVID-19 surge, a move that would represent a significant step back in the city’s reopening process.
New Information on Hezbollah Missile Production in Beirut
Additional details of the recently exposed missile sites in Beirut have been published by the IDF, including machinery and personnel.
Highlights From 770: First Days of Sukkos
In the next installment of the Highlights from 770 series, JEM presents original footage from the holiday of Sukkos in 1989 (5750).
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rabbi Soloveitchik says Rebbe did miracle to him in 1980
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.
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