BDE: Mrs. Rochel Yehudis Charytan, 65, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Rochel Yehudis Charytan OBM, a Shlucha to Winnipeg, Canada, who passed away on the first day of Pesach after a lengthy illness.
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New Speed Camera In Crown Heights
While all but essential workers hunker down at home as they weather the Coronavirus storm, the New York City apparently felt it was the perfect time to install their favorite piece of infrastructure, a speed camera.
Baby Girl!
Sholom and Leah (nee Katz) Laine (Kingston, PA)
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Pesach 1970’s In Boro Park
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.
New Daily Radio Program For Children
A new daily radio program with live shows on relevant-to-children life matters has been launched for the children on Crown Heights. Halacha during COVID19 (in an eidele child freindly fashion), parsha brought to life, Nigunim and Rebbe stories. The best of Mechanchim brought to your home.
BDE: Mordechai (Motti) Kopman, 36, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Mordechai (Motti) Kopman OBM, a husband and father from Buffalo, NY. He passed away on Sunday, the 18th of Nissan, 5780 after battling a lengthy illness.
Live Concert List For Chol Hamoed 2020
With in person concerts taken online this Chol Hamoed, CrownHeights.info presents a list of live virtual concerts for your viewing pleasure.
Chol Hamoed Trip: Virtual Torah Zoo
Rabbi Mendel Moscowitz’s Virtual Torah Zoo is open for visitors free of charge this Chol Hamoed. Come inside and enjoy the Virtual Zoo with videos and fun for everyone.
LIVE: United for Protection Crown Heights Concert
LIVE AT 10:30am: Join the United for Protection Crown Heights Concert LIVE as Eli Marcus, Choni Milecki, and Mitzvah Boulevard travel through the Crown Heights Streets to bring happiness and cheer the the community.
Chabad Shlucha To Light Torch at Annual Memorial Day Ceremony In Israel
Hani Lifshitz, Shlucha to Katmandu, Nepal, she has been chosen to light a torch at the annual ceremony closing Memorial Day events and opening the 72nd Independence Day of the State of Israel.
Video of the Day
Birkas Kohanim at the Kotel is usually a busy affair, as thousands upon thousands pack the square to hear the priestly blessing. This year, just over ten men were in attendance with the lockdown allowing no more. Watch the moment as it was live streamed for everyone unable to attend.
BDE: Rabbi Shmuel Chefer, 89, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shmuel Chefer OBM, dean of the Beis Rivkah Seminary of Kfar Chabad. He passed away over Shabbos, the 17th of Nissan, 5780.
Suspect in Vandalism of Chabad of Huntsville: Photo Credit: Huntsville Police
A Chabad House and Conservative Synagogue Targeted With Anti-Semitic Graffiti Over The First Days of Pesach
Two Huntsville, Alabama synagogues, one a Chabad House, were targeted over the first days of Pesach with anti-Semitic Graffiti. The FBI has joined the local police force in investigating both incidents.
Bernie Sanders Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, clearing Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic nomination and a showdown with President Donald Trump in November.
BDE: Shloimy Freundlich, 46, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Shloimy Freundlich OBM, a member of the Chevra Ahavas Yisroel Shul in Crown Heights. He passed away on the 15th of Nissan, 5780.
BDE: Rabbi Avrahom Aron Brook, 75, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Rabbi Avrahom Aron Brook OBM, brother of the Mashpia Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook. He passed away on Erev Pesach, the 14th of Nissan, 5780.
Coronavirus Hospitalizations Decrease in New York as ‘Curve’ Flattens
Nearly 800 lives were lost to the coronavirus across New York in the past 24 hours, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced alongside some encouraging news too — fewer people across the state are being admitted to hospitals or needing intubation.
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