Report: Autopsies Show COVID-19 Victims Had Blood Clots in ‘Almost Every Organ’
Autopsies found blood clots in “almost every organ” of coronavirus victims, according to a top New York City pathologist, who called the results “dramatic.”
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Meir Zeientz and Rebbe circa 1950’s
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.
Biden Campaign Taps Jewish Man As Outreach Director
Aaron Keyak, former head of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC), has been tapped as the Biden presidential campaign’s Jewish outreach director.
While everyone enjoys hearing something new, and in general I try not to recycle stories that have already been publicized, that is not entirely the correct perspective. During farbrengens, mashpi'im often retell the same story to emphasize the importance of the message. Certain concepts have to become part and parcel of our mindset and mashpiim repeat a thought in order that it be ingrained in our DNA.
Weekly Story: The Relevance of a Known Story
While everyone enjoys hearing something new, and in general I try not to recycle stories that have already been publicized, that is not entirely the correct perspective. During farbrengens, mashpi’im often retell the same story to emphasize the importance of the message. Certain concepts have to become part and parcel of our mindset and mashpiim repeat a thought in order that it be ingrained in our DNA.
PSA: Alternate SIde Parking Suspended Through July 19th
Alternate Side Parking and street cleaning regulations have been suspended again, this time through July 19th. The city announced that it evaluate for further suspensions after that.
NYC Mayor Says Large Gatherings Banned…Except BLM Protests
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announced that large gatherings will be banned in New York City for the near future, including in theory the West Indies (Labor Day) Parade.
Weekly Comedy and Parsha Video
Rabbi Zvi Hershcovich, a Chabad Shliach in NDG, Canada who also performs standup comedy as Cholentface, has been producing weekly Parsha and comedy videos in order to teach his community about the Torah portion. Pinchas 2020: “Help me find a missed connection!”
Siyum Harambam in Cincinnati Yeshiva
Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, directed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, arranged a special Siyum HaRambam for the Talmidim and the local community. The participants saw a video of the Rebbe making the first Siyum and heard divrei chizzuk from the Chavrei Hanhalla.
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Double shooting in Crown Heights Park
Two men were shot in a Crown Heights park Thursday night, continuing a spree of shootings in New York City. Their injuries were considered non life threatening, and were transported to local hospitals.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe kissing the Torah with his tallis.
Car Thieving Duo Busted In Crown Heights
A car thieving duo in Crown Heights were tracked down and arrested Wednesday after stealing more than ten cars from a local Crown Heights business.
Cartoonist and illustrator Al Jaffee with his editor at the Moshiach Times, Dr. Dovid Sholom Pape. (Collage: Rivka Korf)
How Cartoonist Al Jaffee Found His Inner Jewish Superhero
When Al Jaffee finally put down his pencil last month at the age of 99, the venerable cartoonist could look back at an impressive body of work. Jaffee was Moshiach Times Children magazines cartoonist, and the man behind The Shpy.
PSA: Flash Flood Warning For Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for a large swath of the North East, including New York City, that is projected to last through Friday.
Weekly Letter: Seeing Beyond the Surface of the Object
With the beginning the three week period – we present a letter of the Rebbe to an artist in a mood of despair. The Rebbe points to the talent of an artist to see beyond the surface of the object and express its inner essence. So too in our service of Hashem – where we aim to see more than the surface. The Rebbe discusses the purpose of trials, tragedies and difficulties – especially in light of chassidus.
Igud Hamelamdim Summer Training Course Is On This Year
Igud Hamelamdim, an organization that provides invaluable services to Mechanchim, is running its gold star annual Teacher Training Course in Crown Heights, as well as online.
MIRACLES: Yudi Dukes Speaks For The First Time in Four Months
After four months of fighting for his life, JNet founder Yudi Dukes was able to speak, and his message was “I am coming back!” Listen to his powerful words.
Four Shiurim on Hilchos Bais Habchira
Four virtual Shiurim on Hilchos Bais Habchira will be taking place for the Crown Heights Jewish community, arranged by the Association of Crown Heights Shuls.
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