Weekly Dvar Torah: So Who Are You, Really?
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski enlightens on the process of how we may sin, and also how we are then given the opportunity to repent.
Jew Beaten In Manhattan As Anti-Semitic Attacks Spike Across The Globe
A native of Lawrence, NY walking through Midtown Manhattan Thursday evening was attacked and beaten by a group of pro-Palestinian “protesters” in broad daylight, all over simply being Jewish.
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Yeshaya and Chaya (nee Dalfin) Katz (Crown Heights)
Little Island: NYC’s New Park on the Hudson River Opens to the Public
Little Island, New York City’s newest whimsical park on the Hudson River, opened to the public Friday. The park, primarily funded by The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, is one of the first to open in the city since the COVID-19 and spans four miles along Manhattan’s west side.
After eleven days under constant barrage by rockets fired from Gaza, a ceasefire brokered by the US and Israel's neighboring nations took effect at 0200 Israel time. So far, the peace has held.
Tenuous Ceasefire Holds in Eretz Yisroel, Peace Returns
After eleven days under constant barrage by rockets fired from Gaza, a ceasefire brokered by the US and Israel’s neighboring nations took effect at 0200 Israel time. So far, the peace has held.
Weekly Letter: Why is Life Often Burdened with Difficulties?
To one who is asking, not from the perspective of a skeptic, but rather as a believer in Divine Providence: Why is life often burdened with difficulties, sometimes even insurmountable obstacles?
Rabbi Avrohom Foxbruner, The Story Behind The Photo
Prompted by the passing of Rabbi Avrohom Foxbruner, Rabbi Yosef Katzman shared an article and short biography of this little-known chossid. He kindly shared the article with CrownHeights.info after the publishing this week of a rare photo from the Foxbruner/Hirsch wedding.
Jewish Soccer Player’s Post-Goal Shema Inspires Millions
As rockets continue to rain down on Israeli cities amid the worst fighting in the region since 2014, New Zealand Soccer star Tomer Hemed showed off his Jewish pride after scoring a game-tieing goal, and brought inspiration to millions.
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Shmaya and Nechama(nee Brashevitzky)Krinsky (Crown Heights)
JEM: Hours Of New Audio Of The Rebbe Published
The historic restoration efforts at Ashreinu, JEM’s audio app, continues around the clock, with the goal to publish as much audio of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens in the clearest and most accessible way possible.
New Engagement!
Zalman Franklin (Crown Heights) to Soshie Schneorson (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 1386 St Johns Pl
New Pew Poll On US Jews Asks About Chabad
The Pew Research Center has published a report this past week on “Jewish Americans in 2020.” In their report, they rectified an oversight from their 2013 report by asking the interviewees about their affiliation with Chabad.
New Engagement!
Mendy Litvin (Louisville, KY) to Shayna Israel (Houston, TX) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown St.
Assemblymember David Weprin Introduces Legislation To Reinstate Cash Bail In Some Cases
Today, Assemblymember David Weprin, a top-tier candidate for NYC Comptroller, announced new legislation – in response to the recent spate of anti-semitic hate crimes throughout New York City – to require cash bail for those accused of such crimes, at the discretion of the presiding judge.
URGENT: Call Representative Clarke and Demand Support for Israel
As rockets rain down on Israelis, resolutions to block a proposed U.S. arms sale to Israel are expected to be introduced in both the House and Senate today. Do your part in convincing your representative to say NO.
New Engagement!
Ari Rimler (Crown Heights) to Faigy Wilmowsky (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel
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New York State Releases Summer Camp Guidelines For The Summer of 2021
The new guidelines, published on Wednesday, lay the groundwork for what overnight and day camps will look like, including continued mask use, social distancing and more.
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