During Tishrei of 1953, the Rebbe founded a very innovative tzedaka fund, “Keren Hashana–the Fund for the Year.” The Rebbe explained that this fund would ensure that everyone give to charity every day of the year.
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah and the Ten Days of Teshuva, Blowing Shofar and Tzom Gedalia for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
India’s Intelligence agency has published a country-wide terror alert over the possibility of an attack targeting Jewish citizens.
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati, OH, answers a weekly question pertaining to relevant issues in the Chabad community.
Jerusalem’s well-known high-tech industrial zone is called ‘Har Hozvim’ (‘Quarrymen’s Hill’), but not everyone knows why.
Now, just in time for Erev Rosh Hashanah, a new kuntres has been prepared for publication, defending the sanctity of a beard against claims made using a cryptic Midrash, describing the grooming practices that are observed on Erev Rosh Hashanah.
This new mural now stands at the Tech Tribe HQ in Crown Heights, Chabad Young Professionals, serving Jews in the world of tech and digital media. The design for the mural was made by Israeli artist Sefira Ross, with the painting done by local Crown Heights artist Rusty Zimmerman.
Knowing the myriad of minutiae that go into creating a meaningful Tishrei, Merkos 302 created tishrei.merkos302.com, a cohesive portal filled with many of the resources and links that Shluchim would need to navigate the month.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yoske Wilmowsky OBM, a well-loved Crown Heights resident and long-time cook in the Central Lubavitcher Yeshiva dorm at 1414 President Street. He passed away over shabbos, the 27th of Elul, 5781. Update with Levaya information
Hurricane Larry strengthened to a Category 3 storm overnight and is likely to remain a “major hurricane” for several days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
More than 50 vehicles were seized in Queens following a counterfeit license plate crackdown, the New York City Sheriff’s Office said.
The U.S. Navy declared five missing sailors dead nearly a week after a helicopter crashed in the Pacific Ocean, shifting the search for them to a recovery operation on Saturday.
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Days before the new Hebrew calendar year of 5782, the number of Jews worldwide stands at approximately 15.2 million, compared to 15.1 million in 5781, according to statistics newly released by The Jewish Agency for Israel.
New York City’s COVID-19 positivity rate is on its way down and continues to be under statewide rates for the virus, according to newly released data.
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.
Yeshivas Lubavitch cincinnati, directed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, took their annual pre-rosh Hashana picture. The picture was taken in front of the newly-renovated yeshiva building.
