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1.5 Million New Yorkers Have Been Fully Vaccinated
Governor Cuomo announced today 1,554,103 New Yorkers are now fully vaccinated with a second dose.
House Passes $1.9 Trillion Biden COVID-19 Bill Decried by Some as Bloated
House Democrats early Saturday narrowly approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, overcoming Republican opposition and accusations of waste in the “emergency” package.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Purim Gives. Wealth, Health and Mashiach
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.
Baby Girl!
Shneur and Chaya Mushkah (nee Schmukler) Munitz (Crown Heights)
Picture of the Day
It’s the day for simcha, gifts and general revelry. It’s also a day of thanks, and one Montgomery Street resident showed it with a sign thanking Crown Heights Hatzalah and Dr. Rosen.
Weekly Story: The Rabbinical Conference of Zhitomer, in 5687 (1926)
As mentioned in previous articles, to give me a push to work on the Frierdiker Rebbe’s biography, I will from time to time post my draft of various chapters in his life. Being that the story of Purim koton 5687 (1927) is well-known, I chose to post the story of the beginning of that year, when the officials already stated that their goal is to arrest the Rebbe.
As Purim Begins, Moscow Celebrated A New Sefer Torah
The Moscow Jewish community celebrated the first night of Purim, they were joined with a second celebration of a new Sefer Torah. The Sefer Torah was generously donated by Mr. Yosef Yitzchak Sandler.
The Effect Of A Powerful Presence
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski discusses the effect a powerful presence can have, simply by entering the room.
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IDF Soldier Wounded by Stray Bullet at Military Base Succumbs to Wounds
The IDF soldier seriously wounded at a military base in the Jordan Valley died Friday of his wounds. A resident of Kibbutz Einat, Granot served in the Bazelet infantry battalion, as part of the Nahal Brigade.
Rabbi Avrohom Bukiet
Obituary: Rabbi Avrohom Bukiet, 70, Beloved Mentor and Humble Scholar
Known for his boundless spirit and perpetual smile, with always an encouraging word for others, Rabbi Avrohom Shmuel Bukiet was a scholar, educator and mashpia (mentor) who served as a source of inspiration for anyone who met him. He passed away on Feb. 17 after a battle with the coronavirus. He was 70 years old.
JEM: Purim In The Rebbe’s Home
Purim of 1988 was a poignant time in Chabad. Just weeks after the passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, the Rebbe was still holding all services in his house. Yet Purim, a most joyous holiday, was celebrated by the Rebbe as such. Watch this special selection of scenes from the day’s events and spend Purim with the Rebbe.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he escorts President Shazar to the reading of the megillah, 1971.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #52 – Continued Cases in Crown Heights, and A Reminder To Remain Cautious
The Gedaliah Society, in conjunction with Dr. Rosen, has released an update on the continued cases of COVID-19 in Crown Heights, and continue to remind people to remain vigilant, and not attend Purim celebrations if they are ill.
US Attacks Iranian-Backed Militia in Syria
The United States on Thursday carried out an air strike in Syria against a structure belonging to Iranian-backed militia, two officials told the Reuters news agency.
Weekly Letter: Making The Many Into One
In our present political environment where much is being said about “unity” and uniting our nation – we present a message from the Rebbe on the idea of making the many into one and as it relates to the principle of DEMOCRACY. The Rebbe further expands on this with the idea of the Public Domain and Private Domain as explained in Chabad chasidus.
Picture of the Day
Lubavitch Photographer Shmully Wolfson caught a special moment last night as Rabbi Berel Levine stood outside 770 with the Mayim Shelanu.
Where the Rebbe Gave Matonos L’evyonim
It is well known that each Purim, the Rebbe would call in Rabbi Mentlick A”H and give Matonos Lo’evyonim towards Kupas Bochurim, taking care of the needy Tmimim, who needed assistance with purchasing clothing and other needs. The Rebbe cherished the Bochurim as his very own and worried about their care.
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