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Levi and Dena (nee Branover) Blecher (Crown Heights)
Massive Forest Fire Raging Out of Control Near Jerusalem Suburb of Beit Meir
A huge fire has broken out in a forest near the town of Beit Meir, not far from Jerusalem. Fire fighters from across the country as well as the Home Front Command have been deployed in an effort to bring it under control.
TODAY: A New Sefer Torah To Be Completed In Memory of Levi Heintz OBM
Marking the first Yartzeit of Levi Heintz OBM, the community is invited to join in a siyum Sefer Torah written in his memory. The Siyum will take place on Sunday, the 7th of Elul, August 15th, 4:00pm at Kingston Pizza 395 Kingston Ave.
Taliban Enter Kabul, Await ‘Peaceful Transfer’ of Power
Taliban fighters entered Kabul on Sunday and sought the surrender of the central government, officials said, as both Afghans and foreign nationals attempted to flee the country, signaling the end of a 20-year Western experiment aimed at remaking Afghanistan.
Nemouel Releases “Heviani HaMelech” Lyrics Video
Chabad singer Nemouel has released the song “Heviani HaMelech” with a lyrics video.
FDNY Closes Down Staten Island Yeshiva Over Building Violations
Two Staten Island homes have been served an eviction notices by the FDNY over construction and safety violations at two adjacent homes used as what appears to be a boarding school.
New Boss Scam Targets Remote Working Employees During Pandemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to New Yorkers, warning them about the “Boss Scam,” a common text and email scam in which fraudsters pose as a consumer’s employer and request gift cards due to a purported work emergency.
BDE: Rabbi Tzvi Zev (Hershel) Hakohen Lan, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Tzvi Zev (Hershel) Hakohen Lan OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on shabbos the 6th of Elul, 5781.
An Emergency and A Massive Kiddush Hashem, The Story of The Canarsie Park Search Through the Eyes of the Volunteers
“We need help, and we need it now!” – First Responding Shomrim Volunteer This is the story of the search for 6-Year-Old Yosef Shapiro through the eyes of the volunteers.
More Than 300 people Killed in Haiti from 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
At least 304 people were killed and at least 1,800 were injured and missing after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday.
Taliban Takes one of Afghan Government’s Last Strongholds as Mazar-i-Sharif Falls
This northern city, long a stronghold of anti-Taliban resistance, fell to the insurgents Saturday after a heavy multi-pronged offensive, launched from four directions.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – What Did the Rebbe Tell Reb Elye Gross?
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.
Another Successful Summer at YKTH Despite COVID
Things were looking bleak. With covid restrictions in Israel clamping down just weeks before the summer, YKTH was left without a home. Famous for its incredible Israel experience, they were left scrambling – challenged to recreate the magic elsewhere. A […]
CGI Florida Gathers for Camp and Bunk Photo
Staff and campers of CGI Florida gathered for their annual Camp and Bunk photos.
A Day of Incredible Learning Lizchus Reb Yoel
What did Reb Yoel spend the last 10 years of his life on, primarily? Researching and writing “Sefer Ho’Arochim” (Ha’Erchim), the Chabad Encyclopedia he was personally commissioned to author by the Rebbe.
UPDATED: Entire Block In Crown Heights Without Running Water Since The Morning
It’s a scorcher today at nearly 100 degrees in Crown Heights, and an entire block is without running water since 10:00am.
The Levaya of Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi Holtzman OBM
The Levaya of Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi Holtzman obm, who passed away in a tragic accident in Wyoming, NY while at a milk plant where he was working as a mashgiach, took place Friday in Crown Heights.
