3.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Israel
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in many communities in northern Israel around 10:00 p.m. Thursday evening, the Geophysical Institute of Israel confirmed.
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Rabbi Shimon Russel to Speak in Crown Heights
Rabbi Shimon Russell, hailing from Israel with decades of experience working with teens and their families, will be spending the better part of this weekend in Crown Heights. He will be meeting with community leaders, therapist, Shluchos and also be addressing the community at a public event on Sunday evening.
New Book Coming Soon: Rabbi Hutner and Rebbe
The world of Jewish literature, history, psychology and biography is eagerly anticipating the release of a new book, Rabbi Hutner and Rebbe, (JEP, March 2019), discussing the relationship between the two great Jewish minds and leaders, Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner, Rosh Yeshiva of Chaim Berlin and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
Crown Heights to Get Shluchos Discounts at Resource Fair
This year, for the first time, the Resource Fair will open to the Crown Heights community for exclusive hours from 3:00pm – 7:00pm on Sunday the 21st of Shvat – January 27th.
Mashpi’im Available for Crown Heights
Tzeirei Agudas Chabad/Lubavitch Youth has sent out a press release announcing the launch of a new initiative. The initiative, appointing five Mashpi’im, whose role would be to attend to the needs of Chabad families in the Crown Heights community.
Video of the Day
Nothing can bring people together like a good concert. Highlights of the 2018 annual Chanukah celebration at Citywalk which was hosted by Chabad is a perfect example. Jews from all walks of life came together in Los Angeles, CA to hear Benny Friedman and Benny Elbaz.
Here’s My Story: They’re All Our Children
Dr. Alan Newmark lives with his family in Bays Water, New York, and maintains a private practice in podiatry in Crown Heights, where he was interviewed January of 2016.
Kinus Hashluchos 5779: Preparations and the First Day, Photo Gallery
As the Shluchos began to arrive for the Kinus Hashluchos 5779, preparations were wrapping up. The first day started off with registration, a visit to the Rebbe’s room, and the Rebbe’s house.
Arrested Minor Reveals Trick Played by Police
A 16-year-old boy who was arrested within the context of the investigation into the murder of Palestinian Arab woman Aisha Rabi and was released, related a trick played by police to extract information about his alleged involvement in stone-throwing incidents.
Crown Heights Optimum Users Left in the “Dark”
Users of Optimum and Cablevision in Crown Heights were left without access to the internet for most of Wednesday due to a damaged cable. As of 6:37pm, the issue has been resolved.
Halikut: A Million Dollar Smile
The Vaad Hatmimim released a video presentation highlighting the Rebbe’s appreciation for those who study his Torah. The video was premiered at the Vaad Hatmimim’s Halikut Siyum on Likkutei Sichos Cheilek Chof, 11 Shevat 5779.
New Engagement!
Motty Reizes (Crown Heights) and Ita (bas r’ Yehoshua) Greenberg (Buffalo, NY)
Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle Crafts Soaps for Safe Homes Shelter
Unique aromas of herbs and flowers enticed participants of Chabad’s “Jewish Women’s Circle” as they chose their favorite scents to create hand-crafted soaps for Safe Homes Women’s Shelter.
An Undying Commitment: A Premature Passing, A Community’s Resolve
Among Akron Jews, Anshe Sfard Synagogue is known for its lively Simchat Torah festivities. Here, the dancing never slows and the schnapps never run low. This year was no different. But there was one thing missing: Their rabbi of twenty-three years was absent.
Shloshim Gathering of Reb Shmuel Finck OBM
Family and friends of Reb Shmuel Finck OBM are invited to an event marking the shloshim since his passing. The event will take place on Thursday, January 24th, Ohr L’yud Tes Shevat at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown Street. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm.
Shluchim Kids Enjoy Farbrengen in a Box
MyShliach launched Farbrengen in a Box two short years ago with 50 subscribers. Rabbi Mendy Shanowitz, director of MyShliach, pointed out to me that over the past 24 months, the program has expanded rapidly; 320 shluchim families happily received the kits in their mailbox last week.
Hatzalah Of Los Angeles Facing Resistance To Operate
Hatzolah of LA is currently trying to get its permit to transport patients, but is receiving opposition from the LA Fire Department. There is a hearing scheduled for 1/29 in front of the LA County Board to determine this issue, but the LAFD has issued a letter of opposition.
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