Yom Kippur And Sukkos Guides Published By The Badatz of Crown Heights
A day to day Halachic guide for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published by Rabbi Braun of the Crown Heights Badatz.
New Engagement!
Yakov Kupfer (Boro Park) to Mushka Wolowik (Woodmere, NY) L’Chaim: Wednesday Night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown St.
Esrog Sets Gifted To Melamdim For Yom Tov
Through an arrangement with Leizer Rodal of Esrogino, Chabad mechanchim were able to purchase a high-quality set at a significant discount thanks to Igud Hamelamdim.
Trump Endorses Jewish Candidate for Congress
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed David Richter, a Jewish man who is running for election to the US House to represent New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District.
Who Needs You? Children’s Book by Rabbi Manis Friedman Back in Stores
When Rabbi Manis Friedman decided to publish the first in a series of children’s books, Who Needs You, he never expected the first printing to be sold out within a few weeks. But, yet, that did happen, and, Baruch Hashem, the second printing is now in stores and once again available.
Dupesy Daisy! Porch Pirate Gets Duped, Nicks Box Full of Trash
Crown Heights residents are finally taking a stand in an attempt to stop the scourge of package thieves plaguing the community. Fake packages, meant to frustrate the thieves, are being left out on porches, and sometimes are netting even greater things.
Legacy donor Susan Moss, second from left, at the resting place of the Rebbe.
$80 Million in Legacy Gifts Pledged to Chabad Centers
Susan Moss, 76, says she always had a deep thirst for Judaism. Growing up in Queens, N.Y., synagogue membership fees were prohibitive for her family, and she didn’t have much connection to her heritage. When writing her will, Susan stipulated that nearly $80 Million be left for Chabad centers.
The “Yom Kippur Controversy” and Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s “Sandy Koufax” Moment
The following story was penned by Mr. Paul M. Hamburger, outlining a personal story with the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her “Sandy Koufax” moment.
Report: Synagogues in Israel to be Closed, Sukkot Markets to be Banned
Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet is considering mandating the closure of all synagogues in Israel, banning Sukkot markets, scaling back private sector business operations, and other measures to combat the coronavirus.
Berlin Chabad Hosts Rosh Hashanah in Outdoors
Shortly before Rosh Hashana began, Chabad of Berlin inaugurated Germany’s first open-air synagogue in its courtyard in the presence of media representatives. This was in response to the needs of the Jewish community during pandemic times and, with an additional synagogue, made it possible to regulate the flow of visitors during the high holidays according to distance regulations.
Alternating Prime Minister Gantz Affixes New Mezuzah with the Help of a Shliach
Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who is taking off for a brief visit to Washington on Monday night, took advantage of the time he spent preparing for the trip to install a new mezuzah in front of his home with the help of a chabad shliach.
BDE: Rabbi Ephraim Rosenblum, 85, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Ephraim Rosenblum OBM, a Chassid, Shliach, and principal at the Yeshiva Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He passed away on Monday, the 3rd of Tishrei, 5781.
In Photos: The Levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lieder OBM
We present a photo gallery from the Levaya of Rabbi Avraham Lieder OBM, a pioneer of Chesed in the Crown Heights Jewish community.
New Mentoring Program Launched in Memory of Levi Heintz OBM
Since Levi Heintz’s tragic passing, friends and family have worked to keep his memory alive and allow his legacy to flourish by establishing the Levi Yitzchak Mentorship Fund for Young Adults, to be facilitated with the combined expertise of Aliyah Institute and Neshamos.
Throughout the years, Rabbi Goldberg took an active role in many Chabad projects. Here he is seen participating in the completion of the second Jewish Children's Torah Scroll.
Obituary: Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, 89, Teacher and Guide to Thousands
He was a familiar sight in Jerusalem, humbly making his way to one yeshivah or another, ready to deliver a class on whatever area of Torah he was asked. Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, who passed away on Aug. 20 at the age of 89, was a Torah scholar of the highest caliber, whose devotion to Torah transcended communal boundaries and political affiliation, teaching in institutions whose affiliation ran the gamut from Chassidic to Religious Zionist.
Important Information For NCFJE Kaporos
As Yom Kippur approaches, the NCFJE has announced some changes to Kaporos procedures to address COVID-19 concerns. To give participants as much space as possible, the organization has instituted some changes.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on the death of Rabbi Avraham Lider OBM, who passed away over Rosh Hashanah.
New York Attorney General Published Statement on Rabbi Lieder’s Passing
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement on the death of Rabbi Avraham Lider OBM, who passed away over Rosh Hashanah.
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