New Engagement!
Shneur (ben Dr. Mordechai) Jacobson (Crown Heights) to Chani Harlig (Henderson, NV)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe.
Oholei Torah Moves to End the Summer Stress, Purchases New Summer Grounds
Do you get anxious when you think about the summer? Does your Bar Mitzvah Boy stress about getting into the camp of his choice with his friends? Oholei Torah is expanding to remove this stress off our talmidim and parents.
Chai Lifeline: A Higher Perspective on The Loss Of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox, the Director of Chai Lifeline’s Crisis Intervention, published a message to the community lending perspective and direction in how we should approach the tragic loss of Rabbi Yehudah Dukes OBM. He also addresses how we can speak with our children to help them cope with such a momentous tragedy.
Weekly Letter: The Significance of a Jewish Name
In the merit of retaining our Jewish names, clothing and language during the years of our slavery in Mitzrayim, we were worthy to be redeemed. In this letter, the Rebbe addresses the question of changing one’s surname and the significance of a Jewish name.
Picture of the Day
Courtesy of JEM’s Living Archive, we preset a photo of Rabbi Yehuda Dukes OBM, who passed away today, as a young child while receiving a dollar from the Rebbe.
Vaad Hatmimim’s Releases Full Yud Shevat Schedule for Bochurim
The Vaad Hatemimim has released a complete schedule for the 17th Annual Kinus Hatmimim taking place at the Rosa Hall in Crown Heights, with an impressibve linup of Shiurim and farbrengens lasting an entire weekend.
The Bris of a Child and The Culmination of a Miracle
The following account of a miracle baby and the power of a spiritual plan was posted on Facebook on Wednesday by Rabbi Levi Gansburg of Chabad On Bayview in Toronto, Ontario.
LIVE Stream Ended: Levaya of Rabbi Yehuda Dukes OBM
The Levaya for Rabbi Chaim Schneur Zalman Yehuda “Yudi” Dukes OBM will be taking place Thursday afternoon, stopping in front of 770 at approximately 3:00pm, and will be at the Old Montefiore Cemetery at approximately 4:00pm. The Levaya will be streamed LIVE here on CrownHeights.info.
Chabad Lubavitch Publishes Press Release on the Passing of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM
The Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters has published a press release on the passing of Rabbi Yudi Dukes OBM, the Director of JNet, who passed away Thursday after battling complications from COVID-19.
Bochurim Relive 70 Year Farbrengen in Final Preparation for Yud Shevat
Vaad Hatmimim’s new “Iberleben” program has Bochurim is Yeshivas across america learning and reliving the Farbrengens of the Rebbe. For the past two weeks the Bochurim have been learning and reliving the Farbrengen of Yud Shevat 5711 in honor of 70 years.
Bonei Olam’s “25,000 Candles” Sung by Benny Friedman
Miriam Israeli, the composer and songwriter was so inspired when Bonei Olam’s V’zakeini movement grew to 25,000, that she wrote a second song in celebration. The song was named 25,000 Candles, and was sung by Benny Friedman.
New Engagement!
Sruly Goodman (Highland Park NJ) to Rosie Ben-Abou (Crown Heights)
BDE: Rabbi Yudi Dukes, 39, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Chaim Schneur Zalman Yehuda “Yudi” Dukes OBM, the founder of JNet who has been fighting for his life for months after contracting COVID-19. He passed away on Thursday, the 8th of Shvat, 5781. Updated with Levaya information.
We Are Here! The KSCVK Auctioneer Arrives In Crown Heights
After traveling from Monsey to Lakewood, Flatbush to Boro Park, and beyond, the KSCVK Auctioneer has finally arrived on Kingston Ave. The specially designed bus is hosting KSCVK’s 20th Annual Auction, allowing community members to purchase your auction tickets and place them in the boxes yourself, all while supporting KSCVK.
Winning $730M Powerball Ticket Sold in Maryland
There has been a jackpot winner in the $730 million Powerball, the first to get the top prize in months. The Powerball jackpot was the fifth-largest ever, and it came only a day after nobody won the even-larger Mega Millions prize, which now stands at $970 million.
Baby Girl!
Rabbi Levi and Ruti Golomb (Manchester, England)
