ACAPELLA: “L’dor Vador” Sung By Shliach Menachem Feldman
Menachem Feldman, Shliach in Sydney, Australia sings a soul-stirring Acapella rendition of ‘L’dor Vador’ by Meir Finkelstein.
At Least 1,300 French Jews Have Died of COVID-19
At least 1,300 members of France’s Jewish community have died of COVID-19, according to figures provided by the country’s chevra kadisha. Hundreds have been flown to be buried in Israel, according to the report, and some estimates speak of 2,000 Jewish fatalities.
BDE: Rabbi Yosef Ben Tzion Raices, 91, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yosef Ben Tzion Raices OBM, a Crown Heights resident and patriarch of a large Lubavitch family. He passed away Shabbos day, the 15th of Iyar, 5780.
SHOMRIM ALERT: Broken Bottle Scam In Crown Heights
Crown Heights Shomrim is advising the community of an old scam that has returned to Crown Heights, fooling people into giving money for “breaking” someones expensive bottle of booze. Please be aware of this scam. Don’t fall for it.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Telz and Lubavitch Part III, Rabbi Gifter
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.
10:15PM: Motzei Shabbos Siyum Harambam Over Zoom
Following the Rebbe`s directive to make a Siyum Harambam so as “to make peace in the world,” tonight’s Siyum will take place over zoom beginning at 10:15pm. Guest speaker for the evening will be Directer of Inside Chasidus, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Paltiel.
BDE: Mr. Baruch Ouaknine, 62, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Baruch Ouaknine OBM, a Lubavitcher Chossid and pillar of the Yerres Chabad community. He passed away over Shabbos, the 15th of Iyar 5780.
Video of the Day
Another great simcha in Lubavitch as Chossid David Ghodes of Los Angeles, California returned home following a 48 day hospitalization. On social media, the family wrote “For everyone asking boruch hashem after 48 days Dovid Ghods Dovid Ben Shoshana came home. After a resilient fight with Covid.”
Op-Ed: Following the True Leader
Dovid Greenwald, a Lubavitcher and Law Student, takes to task another difficult part of this Coronavirus pandemic, hypocrites. Those that dictate the rules, abut seem unable to follow them themselves.
As Florida Reopening Gets The Go Ahead, Shuls Get the Brakes
As the government of Florida has initiated a staged opening of the state, the Rabbis and Jewish community leaders have announced in an open letter that shuls will remain closed, for now.
Hatzalah-Thon: A Message From Boruch Levine
Hatzalah is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Singer Boruch Levine will be joining a list of all star singers performing at the Hatzalah-Thon event this Lag B’Omer, and reminds everyone to join in, and donate to Hatzalah’s life saving work.
Weekly Story: I Need A Representative At That Fair
Being that this coming Tuesday is Lag B’Omer, I decided to post the following story I received this week via WhatsApp. I thank the two individuals for forwarding it to me, using technology to spread Torah. At the same time I ask others to please share with me interesting stories, so that I can pass it on to all of our readers.
PSA for NYC Homeowners: What Homeowners Insurance Does NOT Cover
Homeowners Tip: I recently had an issue with my plumbing when the sewage backed up to my basement and wouldn’t clear even with a high power snake. Upon checking with a specialty camera we noticed there was a large crack in the sewage pipe. Fixing it end up costing me close to $6000.
Hatzalah-Thon: A Message From Rabbi YY Jacobson
Rabbi YY Jacobson sends a message to the Jewish community to join with thousands of others on Lag B’Omer to show your support for Hatzalah organizations across North America.
Save-A-Life Mitzvah: Join A Plasma Doantion Group
Calling all who tested for antibodies at the Mayo Clinic with an index level of 2.0 and above and all who tested at Mount Sinai with a titer level of 320 and above. Join this week’s 56 donors from Crown Heights and be part of the Save-a-Life Mitzvah.
New Kovetz Maanos Published
A new Likkut of the Rebbe’s answers from the year 5745, which includes *260* Maanos, has been published, many printed here for the first time. This Likkut is the eighth in a series collecting the Rebbe’s Maanos throughout the years.
BDE: Mrs. Mariasha Schultz, 100, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Mariasha Schultz OBM, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was niftar on the first night of Pesach 5780.
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