Crown Heights Shopping Cart Bandit Collared
A car thief coined “The Shopping Cart Bandit” – due to his use of a shopping cart to cart away his loot – has been collared by the NYPD, according to a source.
Video of the Day
One Shliach found a fun and creative way to celebrate the 7th night of Chanukah, with a visit from a rapper. Listen as this man rhymes out his appreciation for Chanukah, and “Chabad of Brooklyn”.
New Engagement!
Boruch Kivman (Crown Heights) to Gabriella Colin (California) L’Chaim: Thursday Night at 1349 President Street Downstairs
Moderna COVID Vaccine Recommended for Emergency Use After FDA’s Authorization
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
New Lights of Chassidus in Honor of Hey Teves
As we approach this year’s Hey Teves we find a special emphasis on new sefarim being published on Tanya. This reflects the recent wave of learning Tanya the world over including in many non Chabad circles.
JEM: 35 Schools to Join Connection Point Hei Teves Program
Building on the success of the classic program, Connection POoint bebuts “Cennection Point Yomei Depagra”, for special days in the Chabad calendar.
Picture of the Day
Dubbed a “Corona Menorah” Yaakov Israel (10 years old) and Devorah Leah (9 years old) Hertzel from Crown Heights put together a creative Chanukah Menorah, melding it with the messages and nuances of the present-day COVID-19 life.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Itche der Masmid, Simcha Gorodetsky, Foleh and Boruch Sholom Kahan New Story
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.
“Pada Beshalom” Sung by Zalmy Schreiber
In commemoration of the third anniversary of the release of Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin from prison, singer and pianist Zalmy Schreiber released an uplifting recording of the Lubavitcher Niggun Padah Beshalom with an original contemporary feel.
Motzoei Shabbos: Hei Teves – Farbrengen and Resources
LIVE Farbrengen broadcast from the Ohel Motzei Shabbos, 24 hours farbrenging on Zoom, hundreds of resources to help celebrate with your family.
Chevra Hatzalah of New York Hires New CEO
Chevra Hatzalah of New York has announced the hiring of Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, a veteran member of Agudath Israel of America, as its new CEO.
Information to be Menachem Avel the Labkowsky Family
The Labkowsky family will be sitting shiva following the pairing of Mrs. Miriam Labkowsky OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Weekly Story: Hei Teves
Being that Hei Teves is this Sunday, I felt it is appropriate to share the following detail as it is related to the court case. This is about my father Reb Meir a”h’s connection to the case.
Something We May Lack, Speech
In his weekly letter, Rabbi Zalmen Wishedski finds a lesson to be learned from Yosef, and the power of speech.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe on Chanukah in the year 1989.
BDE: Rabbi Avrohom Abba “Abbie” Piekarski, 72, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Avrohom Abba (ben Reb Yechiel Michel) Piekarski OBM, a Crown Heights resident and Melamed for many years. He passed away on Friday, Zos Chanukah, 5781.
Jewish Ferndale Celebrates 8th Night of Chanukah with Eight Jewish Elected Officials
Jewish Ferndale, led by Chabad Shluchim Herschel and Chana Finman, virtually celebrated all eight nights of Chanukah, culminating with a shared Chanukah lighting with eight Jewish officials. Included on the zoom call were Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein,
Submit a Story
