Hoard of Ancient Gold Coins Unearthed in Central Israel
An impressive and rare coin hoard from the Abbasid period, dating around 1,100 years ago, was uncovered during the construction of a neighborhood in the center of the country.
Protests Break out in Wisconsin Over Police Shooting
Anti-police protests erupted Sunday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin, just hours after a police officer was filmed shooting a black man in the back as he tried to enter his car.
Trump Announced Authorization For Convalescent Plasma Treatment
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients, in a move he called “a breakthrough.”
Successful Virtual Summer Program Finishes, Still Available Before School Starts
A success as hundreds of preteens participated in Camp Crate sessions this summer, giving them an opportunity they would have never dreamed would be possible in their situation.
Next High Tech Hatzalah Vehicle, A Flying One
Hatzalah divisions across the globe are known for their care, professionalism, and fast response. Soon they may be known for the using flying ambulances as well.
Watch: The Story of Malka
Watch a replay of a farbrengen from this past week in which Rabbi Sholom Ber Avtzon, who writes a weekly story for CrownHeights.info, shares the mysterious story of Malka after years of releasing small snippets in his weekly stories.
New Engagement!
Nachi Samuels (Crown Heights) to Chaya Laine (Crown Heights)
8:00pm: How Do We Find Clarity Amidst All the Disinformation Being Spread Today?
The topics in this week’s 323rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Do We Find Clarity Amidst All the Disinformation Being Spread Today? How to Experience the High Holidays in a New Way; What Practical Steps Can We Do This Elul to Make an Actual Difference in Our Lives? How to Fight Battles by Remaining Above Your Adversaries; Does G-d Answer Our Prayers in Elul? How Can You Connect With G-d in a Way That You Can Feel Him Responding? Are There Any Predictions About Current Events in the Torah?
BDE: Dina Rosenzweig, 19, OBM
With great sadness we report the tragic and untimely passing of Dina Rosenzweig OBM, a Chabad teenager who has tragically passed away following a crash in upstate New York Motzei Shabbos.
NYC DOT Planning Parking Meter Changes Citywide
Beginning in October, the New York City Department of Transportation will begin converting all 1-hour parking meters across the city to 2-hour parking meters.
REPLAY: Preparing For Rosh Hashana, An Overview of the Halachos and Minhagim
Replay: In preparation for Rosh Hashanah you are invited to join a comprehensive review of the practical Halachos and Minhagim of Rosh Hashanah. The event will be delivered by Harav Yosef Braun executive member of the Crown Heights Beth din.
BDE: Reb Tzvi Schachter, 65, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Tzvi Schachter OBM, a chossid and active member of Anash of Hollywood, Florida. He passed away on Shabbos, the 2nd of Elul, 5780.
YKTH The Camp That Achieved the Impossible
When the Director of YKTH, Eli Rosenfeld, together with Menahel Gashmi Chaim Heber, set out to create an entire summer program from scratch, they could not have imagined just how incredible it would turn out to be. They had achieved the impossible.
“Mezuzah it Forward,” A New Mezuzah Campaign
Mezuzah It Forward encourages participants to share the gift of Mezuzah with others, and is sure to expand and spread the Mitzvah in an unparalleled way.
Eshel Announces Plans To Open For Tishrei Guests
Eshel Hachnasas Orchim, a Crown Heights based organization run by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hendel, has announced that it will be open for guests this Tishrei.
“LeDovid” A Single By Yaakov Shwekey
Watch as famed singer Yaakov Shwekey sings “LeDovid”, a new song with old origins that is perfectly timed with Elul in front of us, and the pain and fear or the recent COVID-19 virus.
Watch: 3,200-Year-Old Fortress Discovered in Southern Israel
A Canaanite fortress from the middle of the 12 century BCE – The days of the biblical judges, was found by Israel Antiquities Authority and teenage volunteers in an excavation close to Kibbutz Galon, near Kiryat Gat.
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