Laws and Customs: The Nine Days
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of the Nine Days for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
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Photo: Mr. Steinmetz, second row, extreme right, with educators at the Ohel Moshe school, 1957.
How to Teach Our Generation
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The American embassy in Tel Aviv
Chaim V’Chessed: Changes to U.S. Embassy Delivery Services in Israel
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A Night for Miracles: Bonei Olam Chabad’s Men’s Kumzitz and the Launch of “Give for Gratitude”
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Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Staten Island Chabad Cemetery #2 – Fogelman, Shifrin, & Rachlin
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.
Bais Habechira Video With Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger – Day #12
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Weekly Story: Likkutei Sichos Transformed My Life
I heard this story a few weeks ago. A Jew from Cleveland, Ohio, was speaking at a gathering commemorating 60 years since the Rebbe began teaching Rashi in his unique way, and they are known as the Rebbe’s Rashi Sichos.
Weekly Dvar Torah: From Chaos to Unity and Redemption
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Siberia: Ethnographic Museum Restores Historical Wooden Synagogue
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Weekly Letter: Questioning Capital Punishment
In answer to one questioning capital punishment (and any form of punishment) on the ground of compassion, etc. – the Rebbe’s brief answer underlines 1. the basic principle of benefit for the person being punished as well as for the society and 2. the belief in afterlife, which helps us understand the concept of punishment.
French President Macron Says Country Will Recognize A Palestinian State
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine, reaffirming what he described as France’s historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
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Picture of the Day
Rabbi Yossi Rapp of Chabad of the Airport joined the JETCON conference in Tarrytown earlier this week along with an ELAL representative.
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Helmet Giveaway In Crown Heights To Promote Safety
Today we will be tabling to share our information and answer questions you might have and we will be partnering with the DOT to share traffic safety tips in addition to giving out Bike Helmets which will be fitted by DOT staff.
Excessive Heat Coming to NYC Friday, Temps To Hit 100 Degrees
The National Weather Service has released an Excessive Heat Watch and Heat Advisory for New York City Friday. Increasing heat and humidity will combine to produce maximum heat index values of 100 to 105 F for most of the area late Friday morning into early evening.
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