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Yosef and Mushka (nee Ciment) Kramer (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Memories of Harav Ahron Yaakov Schwei OBM
The family of Harav Ahron Yaakov Schwei OBM, who passed away this past Friday, is requesting that anyone with memories or stories about Rabbi Schwei should share them.
Photo Gallery: Rabbi Schwei Through The Lens Of Photographer Mendy Kurant
Photographer Mendy Kurant shared the following gallery of photos of Rabbi Ahron Yaakov Schwei OBM, a member of the Crown Heights Beis Din who passed away on Friday.
Askanim Lobbying For Family Hospital Visitation Need Your Help
A group of Askonim led by Satmar are working with state officials to pass legislation or guidelines for hospitals to allow patient representatives or volunteers (family members would be allowed to volunteer) to help and visit patients to ensure they are receiving proper care.
BDE: Rabbi Moshe Zaklikovsky, 72, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Moshe Zaklikovsky OBM, Shliach and Rov of Detroit Michigan, and famed proofreader of the Sefarim published by Kehos. He passed away over shabbos, the 1st of Iyar, 5780.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Telz and Lubavitch 1930’s
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.
BDE: Rabbi Binyomin Wolff, 43, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Binyomin Wolff OBM, Shliach in Hanover, Germany. He passed away over Shabbos, the 1st of Iyar, 5780.
Oxygen and other Blessings, A Thank You Note From A COVID-19 Survivor
Shliach Rabbi Elazar Green, Director of Chabad of Lancaster, PA, was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. He wrote of his story surviving the dreaded virus in an open thank you letter.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #24 – Important Information on Antibody Testing
A twenty fourth update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published with a update on the medical situation in Crown Heights, aas well as an explanation of the antibody testing being done in Crown Heights.
LIVE NOW: Levaya Of Rabbi Schwei In Crown Heights
The Levaya of Harav Ahron Yaakov Schwei, a member of the Crown Heights Beis Din, will be driving through the streets of Crown Heights. The levaya will begin at 3:00pm at 770, and traverse the Crown Heights streets.
Weekly Story: Reach Out And Touch Someone
Last Shabbos was Shabbos mevorchim, and at my table during seudas Shabbos, I related the following story which I remembered hearing some years ago. Before posting it, I discussed it with one of her grandchildren, who filled me in with some details.
BDE: Harav Ahron Yaakov Schwei, 86, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Ahron Yaakov Shwei OBM, one of the members of the Crown Heights Beis Din. He passed away on Friday, the 30th of Nissan, 5780.
Crown Heights Shomrim Facilitate in Construction Site Trespassing Arrest
With the help of Crown Heights Shomrim, a thief attempting to steal tools from a construction site was arrested Thursday and charged with trespassing. Job final: One Under.
Kehos Publishes Kuntres Rebbe’s Sicha Regarding Healing
In light of the current world situation, and in the merit if the many individuals, Jews, Anash and Shluchim, who are in need of a speedy recovery, Kehos Publications has produced a special edition of the Rebbe’s Sicha about healing, from Lekutei Sichos vol. 32.
YouTube Bans ‘Medically Unsubstantiated’ Content From Site
YouTube has started banning content that is in direct contradiction to the World Health Organization’s guidelines as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States.
The Power Of A Families Voice For Those Battling COVID-19
When one father in Critical Condition with complications from COVID-19 was finally allowed family visitation, his condition miraculously improved. The family shared what they did, and the power family has to create a positive outcome.
Yitzchok Kosofsky, 89, the CPA Behind Kosher Milk for Chicago
As thousands of Jewish families in the Midwest enjoyed fresh, chalav Yisrael milk over Passover, few knew that their dairy drink was due to the efforts of a humble CPA named Yitzchok Eliyahu (Irwin) Kosofsky, who passed away just prior to Passover at the age of 89 years old.
