BDE: Rabbi Shmuel Omer, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shmual Omer OBM, a chabad rabbi in Ariel and Emanuel in Eretz Yisroel. He passed away over Shabbos, the 8th of Tishrei 5781.
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Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Supreme Court
President Trump has named Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his choice to replace late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court — a long-sought victory for conservatives and the anti-abortion movement.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Lubavitcher Shul Under Attack
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.
Shabbos at the Besht: An Overview of the Halachos of Sukkos
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rav Sholom Shuchat serves as Dayan on the prestigious Beth Din of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the USA and Canada. He will be giving an overview of the Halachos of Sukkos.
Rebbetzin Chana
Weekly Story: Rebbetzin Chana
Being that Thursday was Vov Tishrei, the yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s mother, Rebbetzin Chana, I am posting some anecdotes I have heard over the years in farbrengens or from those who personally noticed it.
A Tribute for Rabbi Aryeh Lasky
Author and historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, gave a moving tribute to Rabbi Aryeh Lasky, who passed away Wednesday night, the 6th of Tishrei, 5781.
ASK THE RAV: Commonly Asked Yom Kippur Questions
Ask The Rav, a Chabad website for asking Halachic questions to a Rav, has published a list of commonly asked questions regarding Yom Kippur, along with the answers.
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Cash Rains Down On Firefighters Battling Brooklyn Blaze
This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “cashing out” on an insurance policy. A group of firefighters battling a blaze in the Flatlands area of Brooklyn found that it was raining money, almost $1 Million’s worth, after they cut through a ceiling to get to a fire.
Four Injured in Stabbing Attack In Paris
Four people were wounded, two of them seriously, in a stabbing attack in the 11th arrondissement of Paris Friday. Initial reports claim the perpetrator yelled “Allahu akbar” during the attack.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe doing kisui hadam during Kaparos.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #43 – Continued Cases and Guidelines
The Gedaliah Society has posted an urgent update for the Crown Heights Jewish community regarding the continued spike in COVID-19 cases.
Window Smashing Bandit is Back At It, Targets Multiple Cars In Crown Heights
A thief whose “MO” is to break the rear window of a vehicle to pick through what is in the trunk may have struck again last night, targeting at least two vehicles on Carroll Street.
Eleventh Installment of Likkut Maanos Released
The eleventh installment in the Likkut Maanos Kodesh series has been released. The Likkut covers the year 5742, and which includes 261 Maanos or answers from the Rebbe. Many of the maanos are printed here for the first time.
Weekly Letter: The Function of Shechitah and its Chasidic Dimension
As we prepare for Yom Kippur and are fulfilling the custom of kapporos, in light of the protests by “animal-rights” advocates these past years, we present a letter in which the Rebbe explains the function of shechitah and its Chasidic dimension.
Never tiring, Avraham Lider, center, consistently came to the aid of Jewish community members before, during and after hospitalization. Here Lider and young volunteers visit patients at a New York City hospital.
Obituary: Avraham Lider, 61, A Life Dedicated to Helping Others
Rabbi Avraham Lider, a tireless activist who dedicated his life to helping others with medical emergencies and other needs, passed away suddenly on Sept. 18, the first night of Rosh Hashanah, 5781, from a heart attack. He was 61 years old.
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Avner Ouaki (Paris, France) to Elona Haouzi (Paris, France)
TONIGHT: Never Before Seen Footage of the Rebbe During Live Farbrengen
In honor of the Yartzeit of the Rebbe’s mother Rebbetzin Chana, Vaad Hatmimim will be holding a live Farbrengen taking place tonight from around the world. The Farbrengen will be streaming live at 9:30 this evening by Chabad.org.
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