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Senate Approves $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Bill
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $8.3 billion coronavirus response package Thursday, sending the bill to President Trump for his signature.
Weekly Letter: “How Can a Civilized Person Today Accept Such a Command to Wipe Out an Entire Nation?
This Shabbos it is a mitzvah to read the additional portion Parshas Zachor – to remember what Amalek did to us, after we left Mitzrayim, and the command to annihilate the nation of Amalek. Haman was a descendant of Amalek and we therefore read this portion before Purim. The Rebbe’s letter is in answer to one who is questioning this seemingly cruel command “How can a civilized person today accept such a command to wipe out an entire nation?”
New Engagement!
Dovid Teichtel (Berlin, Germany) and Mushkie Levertov (Paris, France) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Winners of N’Shei Chabad Mivtzoim Auction Announced
Crown Heights women gathered for the 2nd annual auction on February 23rd at Lubavitcher yeshiva, benefiting the Rebbe’s Mivtzoim. Upon registering, Each participant received a pouch with some Mivtzoim material and a beautiful card explaining the idea of ‘”Mivtzoim on the go’”. Wherever one goes one should always have some material to give to another Jew to awaken the pintele Yid within.
Coronavirus Comes to the Palestinian Authority
Four people staying at a hotel in Beit Jala, near Bethlehem, were found to be carriers of the coronavirus. This is the first identification of the virus in the Palestinian Authority, and all hotel employees have been placed in quarantine.
Oholei torah Chai: Bring The House Down!
As Oholei Torah Chai gains momentum, we are bringing the house down. Literally and figuratively! Join the movement, Donate Today!
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Tes Adar, 80 Years Ago
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.
As Global Health Crisis Worsens, Chabad of China Asks for Help
As the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues its worrisome spread around the globe with more than 80 affected countries and territories, China, where the virus originated in late December, has been deeply impacted with more than 80,000 infected and almost 3,000 deaths. Now, Chabad of China needs your help.
List of Thousands of Nazi War Criminals Uncovered in Argentina
A list of 12,000 Nazi officers who fled to Argentina following the defeat of the Third Reich was uncovered at the former Nazi headquarters in Buenos Aires by Argentine investigator Pedro Filipuzzi.
Crime of the Day: Package Theft On East New York Ave
A home on East New York Ave in Crown Heights seems to be a magnet for package thieves, attracting at least one each day. On both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, package thieves approached the house, attempting to make a score. Sadly for Tuesdays thief, only the Wednesday thief walked away with packages.
Elizabeth Warrens Bows Out of Presidential Race
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren announced that she was suspending her campaign for the presidency Thursday. Warren’s announcement follows her poor performance on ‘Super Tuesday’ earlier this week.
Lufthansa Halts All Flights to Israel Over Virus Restrictions
Airline giant Lufthansa said Thursday it was cancelling all flights to Israel until March 28, after the Jewish state barred entry to almost all non-resident arrivals from five European nations including Germany.
Please Say Tehillim For…..
Please say tehillim for חי’ה רבקה בת חיענא , who is undergoing serious surgery at approximately 11:00 am.
Here’s My Story: Preaching with Conviction
Rabbi Chaim Ciment has served as the Rebbe’s emissary in Boston for the past sixty-six years and is presently the executive director of Yeshivas Achei Temimim, He was interviewed in June of 2007 and again in January of 2008.
JEM: After Successful Pilot, Precious Souls Launches
Precious Souls, a new project by JEM, was rolled out for a trial run in honor of Yud Shevat, the 70th year of the Rebbe’s leadership. This unique multimedia event, presented by each Shliach in their own setting, presented an engaging experience teaching the Rebbe’s love for every Jew, and belief in the power of every individual.
Another New Rochelle Family Test Positive For Coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that another five people, all one family, have tested positive for coronavirus. The family are Orthodox Jews.
