In 1974, after the Maalot massacre, the Rebbe pushed the Mezuzah campaign to new heights. Responding to the Rebbe’s call, the Yeshiva students came up with a novel idea: “Tanks against assimilation.” They couldn’t have possibly imagined how far their idea would go.
President Trump’s request for $2,000 COVID-19 stimulus checks is essentially dead after Senate Democrats on Friday gave up on using a $740 billion defense bill as leverage.
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.
Dina Hurwitz’s life was turned upside down when her husband, Rabbi Yitzi, was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. Amidst the battle of her husband’s illness and raising her family of seven, she courageously inspires others through sharing her story.
Over the past 20 years as a Chabad Rabbi, Rabbi Dov Muchnik officiated a lot of funerals. The number of participants ranged from hundreds to a lone brother burying his estranged sister. But never before have he had no one in attendance other than himself and a shovel.
As a continuation of posting the notes that I am collecting for the biography of the Frierdiker Rebbe, as a preparation for Yud Shevat, I am sharing some details about the yeshiva that was established in Poland, while he was still in Russia.
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski tells about one telephone call he received this week, and how in one moment it changed his view and crafted his agenda.
Thousands, if not millions of Americans woke up on January 1st, 2021 to a new secular year, and a fat deposit in their bank accounts.
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe in conversation as he is leaving 770 on the way to the Ohel.
Patriarch’s Blessings Predict Future, Havoc at Funeral, Egyptian Leader & Hero Dies at 110, and Goshen Senior Living. Shazak has released their weekly “Parsha Post For Parshas Vayechi”, and have made it available for all here on CrownHeights.info.
What a Year it has been with all the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet the Chaya Aydel Seminary in Hallandale Beach, Florida has not only survived but has been able to thrive during this difficult time.
Watch the impressive fireworks display in Dubai as they light up the sky over Dubai to bring in the year 2021.
Crown Heights’s 71st Police Precinct will see a new Commanding Officer this coming week, replacing outgoing Commanding Officer Tito Remero.
It’s one of the most overlooked and under-addressed topics in our society, yet probably one of the most important today. Join Neshamos.org in a suicide prevention event through a conversation on Mental Health.
As we read this week about the final, good years of Yaakov’s life in Mitzrayim and the blessings he gives his children before his passing – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he gives suggestions in regard to preparing a Jewish will. With some basic and interesting points to make it a truly Jewish document.
The Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore’ new Zal building – with a 770 styled front – has began applying bricks to the new building’s façade. The Yeshiva currently serves over 70 students from around the world.
