Arrest Made After Chabad Home Firebombed in Lod
A Chabad home in the mixed Jewish/Arab city of Lod was firebombed Thursday night, and the perpetrator has been arrested. No one was injured in the attack.
Hat Shop Blasted for Selling Nazi-Like Yellow Stars as ‘Not Vaccinated’ Patches
A Tennessee hat shop has come under fire for selling “Not Vaccinated” stick-on patches modeled after the yellow stars Jews were forced to wear in Nazi-occupied Europe.
The 2021 Elections: Everything You Need To Know
Crown Heights healthcare executive and activist Yosef Hershkop, summarizes what everyone needs to know about the upcoming 2021 elections. The who, what, when, where, how, and why, all in summary.
Feds Say Employers Can Require Workers to Get COVID Vaccine
Employers are allowed under federal law to require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine before they can physically return to the workplace, according to updated guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Friday.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rebbe Raayatz 15 Sivan – Rabbi Yisroel Jacobson – Chabad in America
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.
M.U.S.T. Launched in Crown Heights
A grassroots organization called M.U.S.T. – Mothers United to Stall Technology – has arrived in Crown Heights to address the issue that “Smart” devices are causing to our children.
Shabbos at the Besht: Borrer (Separating) on Shabbos
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Michoel Lerner, Rosh Kollel of 770 Montgomery, will speak on Borrer (separating) on Shabbos. The cutlery is mixed up, can I assort it? Does borrer apply only to food items? Can I use a slotted spoon to serve cholent? How can I remove cantaloup seeds or fish bones?
This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Shabbos Parshas Baalosecha:
Senate Republicans Block Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Commission
Senate Democrats were unable to garner enough GOP support to pass legislation to establish an independent, “9/11-style” commission to investigate the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol, with just six Republicans voting in favor of the measure Friday.
Weekly Story: The Frierdiker Rebbe
As many of you have commented to me, it is apparent that I am focusing on the biography of the Frierdiker Rebbe. This week I am posting a few anecdotes of his life, that bring out one aspect of his greatness – in limud HaTorah.
Picture of the Day
Have you registered to vote yet? Crown Heights activist Yaacov Behrman hands a stack of voter registration forms to Avi Lesches, both of whom are active in the United Crown Heights group to bring Crown Heights back onto the political map.
First ever public Hanukkah menorah lighting in the United Arab Emirates, led by Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Duchman, Dec. 10, 2020. (Credit: Yehuda Lavi/JCC of the UAE)
Weekly Dvar Torah: Kindling Souls
After the inauguration of the Tabernacle by the princes, Aaron felt dejected not having been part of the celebrations. G-d comforted Aaron; don’t feel bad, your share is greater than theirs, you get to kindle the Menorah, and this is far superior to that of the princes. What’s unique about lighting the Menorah?
Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Beha’aloscha
Missed Passover Not Passed Over, Traffic Stopped for One Whole Week, Sudden Sinai Slav Spike, and Ads. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Naso”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek with notes From Reb Hillel Paritcher
A truly Amazing Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek with remarkable notes of Reb Hillel Paritcher has been released. This Maamar was said on Shabbos Parshas Behaloscha 1861, and is being published here for the first time from Manuscript.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe in conversation during Kos Shel Brahcha.
Assad Wins Presidential Election With 95% of the Votes
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has been re-elected in a landslide, officials said Thursday, according to The Associated Press.
Weekly Letter: Taking a Second Wife
On the subject of shiduchim and marriage – during this time of year of a flurry of weddings – we share an unusual letter of the Rebbe in which he advises a childless man who asks about taking a second wife, as is the custom among Sefardic Jews. The Rebbe gives guidelines and advice.
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