Those that were involved in the Lag B’Omer bus crash of 5770 celebrate 10 years from the frightening incident. To remember the miracles that occurred, they share an account of the incident.
The 18 for 18 initiative Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks predicted would make history has not only made history, it has exceeded even the most ambitious expectations of the organizers, and has been hailed by its organizers as “simply astonishing”.
Lag B’omer is a day of revelation of the deepest secrets of Torah. This year a new revelation thirty-three years in the making came to light just in time for Lag B’omer.
As the clock turned to midnight and the music stretched into the early hour of the morning, Hatzalah of Crown Heights blew past their halfway point to fundraising their $1 Million goal.
A twenty eighth update from the Gedaliah Society has been released, updating the community with statistics from recent testing and surveys. The update also sets the stage for what is hoping to be a gradual opening of the community.
A fire broke out in a junk filled lot on East New York Ave and Kingston Ave Monday night, as Jewish people across the globe celebrate Lag B’Omer. There were no injuries from the fire, and damage minimal.
The entire Crown Heights community is invited to come out and celebrate the Bar Mitzva of eight boys, who had their Simcha plans canceled due to Covid-19. The parade will begin at 1:00 pm IY’H and pass through the streets of Crown Heights.
In a last-minute effort, NCFJE was successful in arranging floats to drive through the streets of Crown Heights and bring the feeling and joy of Lag B’Omer to everyone.
A demand by a senior police officer in western Ukraine for a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of local Jewish community members has been roundly condemned by Jewish leaders as reminiscent of the Nazi occupation of the former Soviet republic.
At the Rebbe’s first Lag B’omer farbrengen, he laid the foundations for the three methods of Hiskashrus of our times: To envision the Rebbe’s countenance, to study his Torah, and to visit his Ohel. The final Lag B’omer Maamar the Rebbe edited, in 5751-1991, expounds at length on a special verse associated with Rashbi: “Gal einay v’abitah niflaos b’torasecha, open my eyes and I will behold wonders from your Torah.” This year, Lahak Hanochos has published a special edition of the Maamar in honor of Lag B’omer.
Crown Heights doctor and Hatzalah physician Dr. Eli Rosen shares a personal message on the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had on him, and how the members of Hatzalah surpassed what could be called normal.
A carefully curated, gorgeous video of highlights from each of the 13 Lag B’Omer parades with the Rebbe will be shown FOR THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME at the children’s rally tomorrow.
Crown Heights Hatzalah has published its official promotional video for 2020-5780. Join in the Hatzalah-Thon airing this Lag B’Omer, and donate to Crown Heights Hatzalah to become a partner in saving lives.
In honor of Lag B’Omer, the Israel Antiquities Authority on Monday revealed a rare bronze coin from the period of the Bar Kokhba revolt (circa 132 CE), which was discovered in archaeological excavations.
A Grand New Haven Lag Ba’omer Achdus Farbrengen will take place Monday night led by sought after lecturer Rabbi YY Jacobson. The Frabrengen will be followed by a Q&A session.
Watch a live feed of the Lag B’Omer festivities in Meron. The celebrations at the Kever of the Rashbi, for the first time in many many years, will have very few in attendance, as the police have shut the entire area to visitors.
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.
