Led by the shluchim Rabbi Yossi and his wife Mrs. Tzalcha Amar, this annual journey – now running for more than two decades – gives practical expression to the Rebbe’s sacred directives: to stand at the side of Israel’s soldiers and fortify their spirit, both materially and spiritually.
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended on Monday, January 26, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
As snowstorms and severe winter weather sweep across large parts of the United States, forcing school closures and disrupting daily routines, Jewish education is continuing uninterrupted—just virtually.
CHJCC has partnered with Kosher Debt Help to address a staggering community need: people struggling with credit card debt and don’t know how to get the agenda-free help they need.
The song was arranged by the renowned musician Israel Edelson, a disciple of Leonard Bernstein, who is known for his numerous Chabad and cantorial compositions and arrangements.
The Bus To The Ohel, which provides a subsidized bus service between Crown Heights and the Ohel, has released its Yud Shvat Schedule, including the week leading up to the auspicious day.
Major airlines canceled flights across the Middle East as anxieties mount that the US is preparing to strike Iran.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City in effect from 3 a.m. Sunday, January 25 through 6 p.m. Monday, January 26.
I could not fathom how the Rebbe knew that our mayor, George Latimer, had a beard. Then I realized that I had submitted a newspaper clipping about our dinner, and Mr. Latimer was in the photograph.
A proposed bill in the Kentucky State Senate aims to prevent the cremation of unclaimed Jewish bodies by requiring local authorities to first contact Chabad of the Bluegrass and offer the opportunity for a proper Jewish burial.
Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, Rosh Mesivta of the new Tomchei Tmimim Mesivta, explains the vision and direction for the Mesivta, and answers some frequently asked questions.
The audio recordings of the Rebbe from the year 5746, exactly forty years ago, are now online and available in beautifully restored quality.
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.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is the principal of Cheder Menachem and a popular Magid shiur with podcasts covering Halacha and daily shiurim. He will be giving this weeks shiur on Hachana for Yud Shevat.
Nachman Vigdor (Brighton Beach, NY) to Mushka Wolff (Cutler Bay, FL)
Mendel Weiss (Antwerp, Belgium) to Chana Cohen (Toronto, Canada)
Being that we are in the week before Yud Shevat, I am posting two stories of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s childhood which I am still unsure and debating whether they should be included in his upcoming two volume biography.
