Package Theft of the Day
Do you know this man? He recently became the proud owner of two packages left unattended on a Crown Heights porch Shabbos morning. The theft took place around 5:00am in the area of President Street near Schenectady Ave.
Baby Boy!
Mendel and Nechama (nee Adelman) Hecht (Courtland, NY)
New Engagement!
Gershon Shapiro (Bronx, NY) to Miriam Hawkins (Summerville, Georgia) L’Chaim: Sunday, August 9th, at 1349 President Street
Trump Says He Intends to ‘Ban’ TikTok from the US
President Trump on Friday night said he intends to “ban” the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from operating in the U.S.
US Makes Deal for 100 Million Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine
Two major drug companies will supply the US government with 100 million doses of an experimental coronavirus vaccine, the Trump administration said on Friday, as the nation’s top health agency predicted that fatalities would rise in the coming weeks.
Seminary Option Available For All US Students
Due to the uncertainties of traveling abroad, some families and girls are reconsidering their options for this coming Seminary year. Perhaps this year, a local, U.S, two decade old Seminary, is the most practical and amazing option?
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Belz and Lubavitch 1850-2020
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.
Florida Teen Charged in Twitter ‘Bit-Con’ Hacking Attack
A Florida teenager has been charged with carrying out the hacking attack on Twitter in mid-July in which the accounts of prominent people were taken over. State authorities say 17-year-old Graham Ivan Clark “was the mastermind” of the attack. He now faces 30 state felony charges, and federal charges may also be filed.
Weekly Story: A Historic Visit (part 2)
The response to last week’s article was heartwarming. Not only was appreciation expressed, but additional anecdotes and insights of this historic trip were given. I will share some of them:
Picture of the Day
“The End of an Era…” As the revel mopeds disappear from the street of New York City, many motorists breath a sigh of relief, while other New Yorkers breath a sigh of frustration at the loss of a convenient mode of transportation.
Twitter Official: Khamenei’s Anti-Israel Tweets Don’t Violate Rules
A Twitter official asserted that anti-Israeli tweets by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including those calling for the Jewish state’s “elimination,” are not a violation of the social network’s rules.
The 2000 Year Jewish Lockdown
A COVID-19 lockdown bar mitzvah will have you in tears, but will you cry for the Jewish peoples collective 2000 year lockdown? A letter by Rabbi Shais Taub.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he wishes a chassan and kallah mazel tov, after officiating at their wedding.
Hurricane Isaias Forecast to Hit Florida on Saturday
Hurricane Isaias, which was officially designated as a Category 1 storm, is expected to gain strength as it approached the Bahamas on Friday on its path toward Florida.
Weekly Letter: Comforting the Bereaved
In the week of Shabbos Nachamu/comfort we present a letter of the Rebbe of nichum aveilim- comforting the bereaved. The comfort that one gets for his personal grieving is derived from the comfort which all Yidden, who are mourning the destruction of Tzion and Yerushalayim , get from Hashem’s promise. Its clear message will help us understand an find comfort.
Video of the Day
“Moshiach is not Just a Lubavitcher thing.” Watch to see from Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, Rov of Kehillas Aish Kodesh in the Five Towns, and Mashpia at Yeshiva University.
New Engagement!
Aaron Rajchman (Brunoy, France) to Hanna Levy (Choisy le Roi, France) .
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