New Engagement!
Zelig Baumgarten (East Hampton, NY) to Batsheva Smoller (S. Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level

Shloshim Memorial for R’ Baruch Thaler and Start of Sefer Torah
Family and friends gathered last week at the Jewish Children’s Museum for a moving tribute marking the shloshim of Baruch Thaler OBM. The program included the start of a unique Sefer Torah in Baruch’s memory.

Why I Give My Maaser to KSCVK
I had no idea how we were going to pay for a wedding. A friend who was recently married told me, “Don’t worry, Devorah Benjamin from KSCVK will help you.” And she did.

From Russia to Europe in Trepidation
In honor of the anniversary of the Rebbe and the Rebbetzen, we present an excerpt from an upcoming book on the life of the Rebbetzen.

The Site of Rebbe’s Chupa in Warsaw
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin visits the former site of Lubavitcher Yeshiva from 1921-1935 in Warsaw, Poland, the location where the Rebbe’s Chupa took place.

JLI: How This Musician Rose to Fame While Discovering Judaism
Join Alex Clare, a renowned musician, teacher, and father, as he shares his remarkable journey of balancing his passion for music with his deepening connection to Judaism.

BDE: Mrs. Gittel Karp, 78, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Gittel Karp OBM, a resident of Yerushalayim and sister of Crown Heights Sofer and activist Harav Moshe Klein.

New Shluchim Appointed to West Adam, Los Angeles
Rabbi Michoel and Hindy Zajac and their son Moshe and daughter Zelda have been appointed as new Shluchim to West Adams, Los Angeles.

When Your Work Is So Important, Even The New York State Senator Recognizes It
You know an organization is important. You know that it is indispensable. But when a New York State Senator recognizes it, and the New York Times writes about it, you know it is worth donating to.
New Engagement!
Yoni Teitelbaum (Florida) to Nechama Cole (Las Vegas, NV)

WATCH: Chabad on Campus Music Video with Singer Eli Marcus and Sand Artist Naomi Zeivald
Chabad on Campus International releases a new music video created for the recent historic Pegisha Shabbaton, featuring an original song by Eli Marcus and live sand art by Naomi Zeivald.

Ohel Bus To Provide Extra Transportation For Yud Daled Kislev
For the auspicious days of Yud Daled Kislev, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel on Motzei Shabbos, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th.

Information to be Menachem Avel the Feigenson Family
he Feigenson family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of their father, Rabbi Peretz Feigenson OBM. Times and Location in extended article.

Please Say Tehillim For A Shliach in Need of a Refuah
Please say Tehillin for Sholom Dovber ben Chava Hecht, a Senior Sephardic Rabbi and Shliach in Queens, NY, as well as the CEO of Mossed Shelah. He is presently in the ICU following a fall over Shabbos.

Review: The Oracle is Oxymoronic
In a book review by the 5 Towns Jewish Times, The Oracle: Portraits of Rebbe Mendel Schneerson, in hailed as “a must have.” The writer notes, that “it’s not meant to be tucked away in a bookshelf in one’s study, rather it is meant to sit upon a coffee table in one’s family room calling attention.”

A First Hand Account From Your Friend, Family Member and Neighbor
Mommy, we’re ready to get engaged, but I’m so scared because Tattie is so very sick. How will you ever be able to make our wedding? He wouldn’t even be able to come to the Ohel for our engagement…what should I do?”

Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Not Only Yichus But Earned Connection
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.