Crown Heights’ Food Establishments Gombos Bakery and Ess N’ Bench Close After Many Years In Operation
It is the end of an era after two Crown Heights food establishments, Gombos Bakery and Ess N’ Bench Restaurant, close on Kingston Ave.
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Chaim V’Chessed: Embassy May Assist Americans Seeking to Depart Israel – Registration Required
As the security situation in Israel continues to evolve, the United States Embassy is exploring possible options to assist American citizens who wish to leave the country.
From Knife Skills to Banquets: Culinary Arts Program Concludes at Michlelet Chana
This spring, the kitchen at Michlelet Chana was alive with sizzling pans, vibrant colors, and the unmistakable energy of students learning, laughing, and creating. Over the course of 10 weeks, a group of post-seminary students participated in an immersive Culinary Arts Program led by acclaimed chef and food writer Naomi Ross.
A quiet moment outside the Me’arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs. Hundreds have visited the holy site in recent days, praying for their people’s survival in the face of an ongoing missile attack from Iran. Moshe New
Jews Pray from Seventh Step in Hebron, as Ancient Davidic Capital Echoes with War
It’s a scene repeated from history on the ancient stones of Hebron, Jews once again gathering on the famous “seventh step” just outside the Me’arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs. All are praying for their people’s survival in the face of an ongoing missile attack from Iran.
Weekly Letter: Motivated by Ahavas Yisrael and Done in a Manner of Pleasantness and Peace
In the week when Moshe sends his emissaries on a mission to scout the Land of Israel – we share a letter where the Rebbe thanks his well-wishers and considers their praise a tribute to the entire Chabad movement.
When Life Gives You Lemons…Find A Chabad House
As Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran early Friday morning, its airspace was closed abruptly to commercial traffic, and thousands of passengers en route to the Holy Land were diverted. Chabad centers across Europe and beyond welcomed hundreds of last-minute Shabbat guests. Benny was one of them.
Op-Ed: Does Hashem Need Us?
There has been much discussion recently within Lubavitch regarding the idea that Hashem “needs” us and our avodah. Some claim that this is a central teaching of Chassidus, while others argue that it is a serious distortion.
New Engagement!
Meir Katz (Brooklyn, NY) to Racheli Yerushalmy (Surfside, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd
Here’s My Story: Raising Four Kids on One Dollar
Dr. Anne Lewinsky resides in Sydney, Australia, where she practices general medicine with a focus on nutrition and diet, together with her husband, Sid, a retired asset manager. They were both interviewed in August 2023.
Chaim V’Chessed: Process Announced for Travelers Seeking Return to Israel
In a long-awaited development, Israel’s Ministry of Transportation has released initial guidance for Israeli citizens who are currently stranded abroad and wish to return home. The announcement, issued late Wednesday, outlines steps for those with return tickets, as well as a special process for those without.
R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine #9: How Beis Yisroel Got Rav Shach to Allow Rebbe’s Letter to be Read
The ninth part of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin’s interview with R’ Avraham Shmuel Levine has now been released, covering 1980, and how Beis Yisroel got Rav Shach to allow the Rebbe’s letter to be read.
Chaim V’Chessed: Flights Approved for Stranded Tourists – Details Still Unclear
In a major development, the Israeli cabinet gave official approval early this morning for flights to depart Israel in order to return stranded tourists and other foreigners to their home countries.
From Silver Tray to Shlichus: A Fourth-Generation Mission Continues
Rabbi Levik and Libby, with their newborn Yosef Yehudah, the fourth consecutive Bechor in this family of Shluchim, are setting out to expand programming for youth, families, and the growing Jewish community of the Central Coast.
Picture of the Day
In this unique picture provided courtesy of the Archives of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, we present a picture from the early 1900’s which has some of the same people Tuesday’s picture of the day. Sitting in this photo is Shimon Aaron and Henka Yaichel and their daughter Chasia (Charlotte). Standing L-R: Yudel (Nathan), Zaide, Gershon.
Large Missile Salvo From Iran Penetrates Israel’s Defenses, Direct Hit On Soroka Hospital
by CrownHeights.info It is a pure miracle, but will still make your blood boil. In a large salvo of missiles shot from Iran Thursday morning, multiple missiles made it through Israel’s defenses, with one making a direct hit on Soroka […]
Record-Setting ‘Extreme Heatwave’ to Scorch NYC Next Week
The mercury will soar to a sweltering high of 100 degrees — potentially beating a nearly 140-year-old record — as voters head to the polls next week during an “extreme heatwave,” forecasters warned Wednesday.
Arrest Made After Female Breaks Bochur’s Cell Phone Outside Chovevei Torah
An irate female, who parked herself outside Chovevei Torah on Eastern Parkway and broke a bochur’s cellphone, was put in cuffs Wednesday, and will now have to explain herself to a judge.
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