Weekly Letter: Why Festival of Lights?
In preparation for Chanukah we present a letter in which the emphasis of the Rebbe is on the great miracle of the oil – oil being the essence and most crucial aspect of the Chanukah festival.
Lubavitcher Announced As New Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology
New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has announced a round of appointments today which included Lubavitcher, and Crown Heights resident, Yisroel Hecht, as the incoming Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology.
Chassidus Study Helps Tech Professional Apply Torah Insights at Google
From skeptical computer scientist to engaged Jewish learner, a Jewish Google employee found meaning in unexpected places through a JNet Chavrusah partnership that revealed how authentic Chassidus study illuminates modern tech conundrums.
Ohel Bus Service To Provide Subsidized Buses For Yud Tes Kislev
In honor of Yud Tes Kislev this weekend, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from Thursday, December 19th, through Sunday, December 22nd.
Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengens Throughout Crown Heights
A multitude of Farbrengens for Yud Tes Kislev will be held throughout Crown Heights this weekend, and a list has been compiled by the Lubavitch Youth Organization.
Why Does She Sit There, In The Freezing Cold?
Some of you know who I’m talking about. But for those who do not, allow me to introduce you to a truly amazing person, Mrs. Devorah Benjamin.
No Big Winner: Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $825 Million
The current jackpot has been brewing since September when a ticket sold in Texas landed an $800 million jackpot, the seventh-largest payout in the game’s history.
Council to OK Bill Giving Small NYC Religious, Private Schools Millions to Hire Guards
The City Council is set to pave the way for nearly 400 small city religious and private schools to receive millions in taxpayer dollars to add security guards as the Big Apple experiences a surge in hate threats.
Here’s My Story: It’s Good To Be A Councilor
For twenty-seven years, Rabbi Naftali Porush worked as a supervisor for the Department for Torah Culture within Israel’s Ministry of Education. He was interviewed in July 2014.
J-iGNITE Launches in Sydney; Empowering Jewish Young Adults to Thrive
Sydney has welcomed a groundbreaking initiative, J-iGNITE, designed to empower Jewish young adults to connect, grow, and seize new opportunities.
Israeli Town Bars Chabad from Erecting Public Menorah
The local Chabad House, which would set up a central public menorah every year, announced that it would abide by the decision, despite the disappointment.
More Than 800 Turn Out to Celebrate Chai Lifeline’s Impact at National Gala Honoring Chabad Shliach
This year’s Gala honored Rabbi Chaim and Chavie Bruk, recipients of the Champions of Hope Award, and Dr. David J. Hackam, who received the Maimonides Medical Achievement Award.
Chabad’s Chelsea Giving Kitchen Elevates Food Donations
To date, the Giving Kitchen has distributed more than 10,000 servings of salmon, pumpkin pie, meatballs and other menu items to elderly, disabled and homebound local residents, including Holocaust survivors.
She Takes Care of Everything, Down to the Smallest Detail
They are just regular, normal everyday people, just like you. And just like you, their wedding was magnificent. For that, they have Devorah Benjamin to thank.
Benny Friedman Posts Update, New Venue Set For London Concert
Chabad singer Benny Friedman, who had his venue for a scheduled London concert pulled over security concerns, has announced that a new venue has been found, and it’s even larger than the first.
Op-Ed: Community Wake Up Call
Community Board 9 will be Voting on Bike Lanes on Brooklyn & Kingston this Thurs, Dec. 19, 2024, based upon interim CB 9 Survey Results which show Most People Want Bike Lanes.
Five Car Menorah Parades for Crown Heights Families
Following the success and positive feedback from last year’s initiative, Crown Heights families once again have 5 Car Menorah Parade options to choose from!
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