Kosovo and Israel to Formally Normalize Ties Next Week
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister on Friday said a formal ceremony will be held next week to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, The Associated Press reports.
Oholei Torah Launches Beis Medrash Yeshivas Kayitz
Thanks to the dedication and commitment of the Oholei Torah Board, this Oholei Torah is honored to launch a Beis Medrash program open to all shiurim (א-ד) of Zal. The Yeshivas Kayitz will be hosted in the newly purchased, state-of-the-art campgrounds in Pennsylvania.
Incredible Maamar “Shir Hashirim” Given By The Tzemach Tzedek on Tu Beshvat 1847
In honor of Tu Bshvat, we present a second amazing Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek said on Tu Beshvat 1847, with remarkable notes of Reb Hillel Paritcher. This Maamar was transcribed from manuscript, and made available to the public.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Why Did the Shpole Zaida Attack Reb Nachman in 1810?
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.
Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Cuomo Announces That Indoor Dining To Resume With Restrictions
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that if COVID rates hold or decrease, indoor dining will resume across the state.
Shazak Parsha Post – Parshas Beshalach
Clouds and Fire Protect Jews, Women Dance at Sea Shore, Sea Splits as Jews Flee Egyptian Army, and The Gift That’ll Stick with You. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Beshalach”, and has made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #51 – More Good News As Cases Trend Downward, and Vaccine Update
The Gedaliah Society, in conjunction with Dr. Rosen, has released an update with good news on the virus trend in the Crown Heights Jewish community and provided an update on the availability of the vaccines.
Weekly Story: A Takeaway From Yud Shevat
Over the past few weeks, we discussed various aspects of making the preparation for Yud Shevat. Indeed there were numerous farbrengens in every community of Anash. Additionally, there were many zoom farbrengens before and after shabbos. So what are the takeaways?
CKids launches Friday Night “Inn” Curriculum
A new Shabbat curriculum launched by CKids encourages Hebrew school children to stay home and celebrate Shabbat through its innovative approach to education
You Have an Underwater Observatory
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski discusses how happiness is like Krias Yam Suf, not challenging Krias Yam Suf, but underwater like it.
Shabbos at the Besht: Using a Blech on Shabbos
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Michoel Lerner – Rosh Kollel of 770 Montgomery, will be presenting a lecture this Shabbos on using a Blech on Shabbos.
Rendition of the new bike lane on the Brooklyn Bridge. (City Hall)
Bike Lanes Coming to Brooklyn, Queensboro Bridge Roadways
Dedicated bike lanes are coming to the Brooklyn and Queensboro Bridge roadways, New York City Mayor Bill de Blaiso announced in his State of the City address Thursday night.
New Engagement!
Yehuda Shmuel Nathan (Flatbush, Brooklyn) to Shoshana Hirsch (Passaic, NJ)
In honor of Tu Bshvat and Parshas Bishalach, we present a remarkable Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek with remarkable notes of Reb Hillel Paritcher, explaining the idea of Krias Yam Suf as well as the Inyan of Planting according to Chassidus.
Maamar “Vayar Yisroel” From The Tzemach Tzedek
In honor of Tu Bshvat and Parshas Bishalach, we present a remarkable Maamar from the Tzemach Tzedek with remarkable notes of Reb Hillel Paritcher, explaining the idea of Krias Yam Suf as well as the Inyan of Planting according to Chassidus.
Historic Discovery Provides Glimpse into Wardrobe of King David
For the first time, rare evidence has been found of fabric dyed with royal purple dating from the time of King David and King Solomon.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe saying Shema.
Weekly Letter: Essential and Physical Qualities of Roots
As we now celebrate the 15th of Sh’vat, New Year for trees and will soon will be celebrating Chof Bais Sh’vat – remembering and honoring Rebbetzen Chaya Mushka and by extension, all Jewish women – we are presenting a letter of the Rebbe appropriate for these occasions.
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