Photo Gallery: Historic Completion of the 7th Children’s Sefer Torah
Thousands joined in person and online as a historic moment unfolded at the Kosel with the completion of the 7th children’s Sefer Torah, a special mivtza established by the Rebbe.
JEM: The Importance of Focus During Prayer
Prayer is such a central part of Judaism, it infuses everything else we do with light and vitality. And then there are levels of deeper, more meaningful prayer – an integral part of the self-refining work encouraged by Chassidism.
A man was shot and critically injured in an early morning shooting in Crown Heights Sunday. The shooter fled the scene in a black four-door sedan.
Man Critically Shot in Chest In Early Morning Crown Heights Shooting
A man was shot and critically injured in an early morning shooting in Crown Heights Sunday. The shooter fled the scene in a black four-door sedan.
CGI Parksville: The Chicago Boys Acrobat Troupe Visits Camp
Flips, twists, jumps, and feats were watched in awe as the Chicago Boys Acrobat Troupe visited Camp Gan Israel Parksville.
ISIS Terrorists Kill Five Egyptian Soldiers in Northern Sinai
Islamic State group terrorists ambushed a checkpoint in the northern Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, killing at least five troops from the security forces, officials said.
Update on Friday’s Building Collapse in Crown Heights
A press conference was held Friday in Crown Heights updating on the structural collapse that pinned and injured two workers.
JEM: Early Recollections of Rabbi Yoel Kahn – The Rebbe’s Scribe
The global Chabad community was saddened last week at the news of Rabbi Yoel Kahn’s passing. JEM presents a clip regarding his early recollections of the Rebbe.
After Failed Attempt To Extend, Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium Saturday, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.
COVID Cases Rising Across NY Faster Than Fall 2020 Despite Vaccinations
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in New York continued to swell on Saturday, according to state Health Department data.
Picture of the Day
Campers and Staff of Camp Gan Israel Parksville, NY came together this past week for the official camp photo for the summer of 2021/5781.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Reb Yoel Revealed The Essence of Davening
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.
UPDATED: Work Site Collapse In Crown Heights
Emergency services are rushing into Crown Heights Friday afternoon after a worksite at a building collapsed, trapping at least one worker.
Governor Cuomo Announces Sweeping $125 Million Debt Relief Program for at Least 50,000 Students
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the CUNY Comeback Program, a sweeping plan to eliminate up to $125 million in unpaid debt for at least 50,000 students who attended CUNY and suffered financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JLI: When Criticism of Israel Becomes Antisemitic
Biden’s new antisemitism envoy Mrs. Deborah Lipstadt explains when criticism of Israel is actually just hatred for Jews at JLI’s National Jewish Retreat.
Shabbos at the Besht: The Halachos of Birchas Hatorah
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Klein studied at Chabad Yeshivos in the UK and Miami before receiving his Smicha from Rabbi Faitel Levin in Melbourne, Australia. He currently writes for Chabad.org. He also gives regular shiurim at the Chabad house of Pratt Institute and Clinton Hill and is available for one on one learning sessions. He will be giving a shiur on The Halachos of Birchas Hatorah.
Weekly Story: Staying Focused On What Is Important
Last week many wrote or spoke about their memories of Reb Yoel and his farbrengens. This week I am posting one of the stories he would often relate at a farbrengen.
Two Dead in Attack on Israeli-Managed Ship
Zodiac Maritime, the Israeli company that manages the ship attacked off the coast of Oman, has confirmed that two individuals on board have died due to the attack.
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