CrownHeights.info Top Stories of 5784
At the leading edge of breaking news for Crown Heights and the Chabad community, CrownHeights.info takes a look back at the past year and reflects on the top stories.
Iran launched some 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, local time. Ayal Margolin / Flash90
‘We Are Not Afraid’: Israelis Strong In Faith Amid Missile Barrage and Terror Attack
The Islamic Republic of Iran fired an unprecedented barrage of nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening local time, sending more than 10 million people into bomb shelters as Red Alerts and sirens wailed throughout the country. The attack began just hours before the onset of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.
Baby Girl!
Chaim and Mina Schanowitz from Deerfield, IL had a baby girl.
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Rent-Stabilized Apartment Price Hikes Take Effect
Previously approved rent increases will allow landlords to raise payments by 2.75% on one-year leases and 5.25% on two-year leases. The increases apply to new leases signed on or after Oct. 1 of this year.
JLI: How to Change Your Past
Ever wish you could turn back the clock and undo the past? Here’s a perspective that shows how you can hack time, redeem the past, and uplift your life as you head into the future. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat.
Rabbi Levi Gopin has spent nearly 20 years as the chaplain at the Sheba Medical Center.
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Israeli Hospital Rabbi Bridges War and Home Fronts
Almost everything in his house was burned, but miraculously, Yaniv Ohana’s tallit and tefillin remained intact. Still, Ohana approached the hospital’s chaplain-in-residence, Rabbi Levi Gopin, co-director, with his wife, Esty, of Chabad-Lubavitch of Sheba Medical Center/Chabad of Tel Hashomer, to inspect the holy items to make sure he could still use them.
Moscow Jewish Community Distributes Food Baskets for Rosh Hashanah
A special effort was made this year in Moscow to ensure that every needy family and individual receives an expanded food basket for Rosh Hashanah.
The Full Derher Tishrei Package All In One Website
With Yom Tov approaching so quickly, have we had a chance to fully prepare? How can we ensure this is a meaningful Tishrei, a true “Chossid’s Tishrei”? We’ve got just what you need.
Join Project 101 and Claim Your Free Lulav and Yanover Esrog Set
Attention Shluchim: Zarchi’s Esrogim Center is distributing up to 1,000 sets free of charge to Shluchim. Join Project 101 and claim your free Lulav and Yanover Esrog set.
Chabad Cheder Destroyed In Massive Iranian Missile Attack
An unprecedented strike by the Islamic Republic of Iran saw one hundred and eighty ballistic missiles fired at Israel Tuesday. Most were either intercepted or fell in open areas, but a few got through, and one made a near direct impact on a Chabad Cheder building.
For a Second Year, Crown Heights Hatzalah Manning Daily First Aid Station at 770
With their signature ahavas yisroel and constant goal to improve medical care for the Crown Heights community and its visitors, Crown Heights Hatzalah will again be setting up a first aid station in 770 to better serve the Crown Heights community over Tishrei and the many thousands of extra guests KA”H.
BREAKING: Iran Launches Attack of Over 400 Missiles At Israel
A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel. Over 400 missiles were launched in the attack so far.
Agudath Israel Sues New York State Education Department on Behalf of Children With Special Needs
The lawsuit challenges a recently adopted state regulation which Agudath Israel argues is both illegal and devastatingly harmful to thousands of children with special needs.
White House Official Warns On Imminent Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel
IDF Spokesperson confirms US warned Israel of threat of imminent Iranian attack, White House official says US preparing to aid in Israel’s defense against this attack.
Rosh Hashana Tips & Tricks for Parents With Young Children
Time is almost up. Rosh Hashana is hours away. The lists are growing and before you reach the bottom, Neshamos would like to share some tips and tricks with you.
Transform Your Child’s Month with Tishrei Explorers: A New Nightly Adventure from JEM
Do you have cherished memories of spending Tishrei with the Rebbe? Or wish you had experienced those special moments? Imagine being able to share with your child those experiences? Now, you can do just that with Tishrei Explorers, a brand-new video series from JEM’s popular Good Night My Child bedtime program.
Laws and Customs: Rosh Hashana and Aseres Y’mei Teshuvah
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah and the Ten Days of Teshuva, Blowing Shofar and Tzom Gedalia for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
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