New Engagement!
Yechiel Delouya (Montreal, Canada) to Esther Alliel (Lyon, France)
Zoom in on Cheder: How One School Thrived During Covid-19
Rising to the challenge as schools closed throughout Crown Heights, all the Yeshivos and Schools did an incredible job setting up online classrooms, and parents worldwide are so grateful to all our mosdos. One school made a special impact, over Zoom.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson Announced As Judge for Hanachos Program
Rabbi Simon Jacobson who began directing the Vaad Hanachos Hatemimim to memorized and transcribed the Rebbe’s Farbrengens, who joins a group of Bochurim participating in the Hanachos Program to share with them tips on how to write a Hanacha, and the power of listening and absorbing.
8:00pm: Learning For Raizel With Rabbi Fishel Oster
The “Learning for Raizel” initiatve will continue tonight at 8:00pm with a Zoom Shiur by Rabbi Fishel Oster. The Shiur is open to Men and Women.
European Union Extends Ban on US Travelers over Coronavirus Surge
Travelers from the US are banned from entering the European Union for at least another two weeks following a spike in coronavirus cases in some reopened states, European officials announced Tuesday.
Survivor Remembers Fiery 1969 Crash in Audio Series
On Ches Tammuz 5729/1969, nine Bochurim were on their way back from a wedding when they were involved is a terrible accident. Listen to an account what took place. and the miracle of the Rebbe, related by one of the survivors, Rabbi Yosef Minkowitz.
PSA: Alternate Side Resumes This Week, With New Schedule
CrownHeights.info would like to remind the community that Alternate Side Parking and street cleaning regulations are scheduled to resume this week, with the scheduling changes announced by the Mayor.
Two Shot, One Dead in Crown Heights Monday
Two shootings, one of them fatal, took place in Crown Heights Monday evening, in what appears to be the return of the 1970’s norm.
New Shiur Launched In Memory of Miriam Shmueli OBM
Miriam Shmueli obm always had a desire to share with the community the possibility to learn and study the kuntreisim- booklets that the Rebbe distributed to each of us. The Shmueli family has taken this opportunity to start a series of such classes starting this Tuesday, the 8th of Tammuz, June 30th, at 9pm EST.
Mayor Announces Plan to Shift $1B Away From NYPD, End Solitary Confinement
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday, presented a plan that would shift $1 billion away from the NYPD. De Blasio also announced that the city is moving to end solitary confinement in city jails.
Highlights From Today’s Epic Storm
It was an epic storm, with thunder, hail, and a deluge of rain. The storm caused flooding and damage, as well as created beautiful waterfalls and lakes. Here are some highlights from Crown Heights and the surrounding areas.
How ‘Torah Breaks’ Help One COVID Nurse Draw Strength and Calm in Chaos
When Gilman-Smith began to feel overwhelmed by the scope and demands of her job as a Doctor during COVID-19—and more so her patients’ suffering—she began to take “Torah breaks.”
“The Daring Escape,” A New Audio From Rabbi Sholem Perl
Master storyteller, Rabbi Sholem Perl, has released a new story entitled “The Daring Escape,” which tells the story of the Frierdiker Rebbe on his travels from Atvotsk to the USA, in captivating theatrical drama.
Fire Marshalls and Sheriffs Announce More Fireworks Busts
It appears that the mayors fireworks task force is seeing some success, as both the FDNY an Sheriffs announced significant busts.
New Post High School Program For Boys Opening In Morristown
The Hanholoah of the Yeshiva in Morristown, NJ have announced the launch of a brand new post High School program beginning next year in Tiferes Bachurim Morristown under the name of Ateres
Video of the Day
Watch this touching video of a Chassid, as he tells over his miracle story of miraculous recovery of his sons Refuah after visiting the Rebbe’s Ohel in Cambria Heights Queens.
Iranian Economy Collapsing Due to US Sanctions and Coronavirus
The US sanctions, together with the coronavirus outbreak, have caused Iran’s economy to tank, with Iran’s profits for this year being just $2 billion – thirty times less than during the period before the US sanctions were implemented.
