Baby Girl!
Mendy and Shternie (nee Epstein) Goldshmid from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

Kumzitz Alive, An Elul Playlist From Boruch Levine
Chazal, our Gedolim, and Tzaddikim have Shown us many paths to our avoda in Elul. Whether we approach Elul with joy, fear, tshuva, connection, or all of the above, one thing is for sure, Elul is opportunity! Let Kumzitz Alive – Elul inspire us to take advantage.

Weekly Story: Light Gives Clarity
Being that next Shabbos is the birthday of both the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe, I decided to write a point that I am planning to mention bezras Hashem, this Thursday evening at a farbrengen in honor of this auspicious day.

Groundbreaking New Kids Study Book ‘The Mikdash Movement’
A new book for children, titled “The Mikdash Movement,” explores the unique significance of Bais Rabbeinu, both during Golus and at the cusp of Geulah. Produced by the Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302, this exploration comes to life through fun learning experiences, and a guided video tour with Mendy Pellin.

Weekly Dvar Torah: Reflections in Elul – The Struggle Between the Soul and Body
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman relates his reflections on the month of Elul and the constant struggle between the body and soul.

One Wedding – Three Teshuras
At the Wednesday night wedding of Mendel and Chayale Goldman (Tennenhaus), that took place in Miami, three Teshuras (Mementos) were distributed to the guests.

TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in Crown Heights
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold in Crown Heights for the Sep 12th TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing.

As High Holiday Participation Soars, Merkos Resource Site Aims To Equip Shluchim, Including October 7th Memorials
A collaborative initiative from multiple Merkos departments, this year’s Tishrei site from Merkos 302 offers an extensive array of timely resources to support Shluchim as they prepare for a significant influx of participants this year marking the first anniversary of October 7th.

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigns — a week after federal raids: ‘For the good of this city’
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban stepped down Thursday under pressure from City Hall in the aftermath of raids by federal agents that targeted a slew of police officials and close aides to Mayor Eric Adams.

From Historic Restoration to Cross-Cultural Unity: Hungarian Teen Camp’s Tremendous Impact
Amidst centuries-old gravestones in Keszthely, Hungary, an unlikely scene unfolded this summer. Jewish teens from across the globe, armed with gardening tools and determination, breathed new life into the forgotten Jewish cemetery.

JEM: Three Stories of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Power of Thought
Thinking is a powerful thing. Thinking positive thoughts will change the world.

Weekly Letter: Higher Education of a Daughter
As we begin the new school year – we share a letter of the Rebbe regarding the higher education of a daughter, some important factors to keep in mind and the question of college.

A Visit to the World’s First Chassidic Art Gallery
Aside from elucidating a philosophical framework, the Rebbe employed concrete tactics to advance Chassidic art. A significant step came in late 1977, when the Chassidic Art Institute, also known as the CHAI Art Gallery, opened on Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

CGI UK Wraps Up The Most Successful Summer
This year’s Camp Gan Yisroel UK (CGI UK), wrapped up its most successful summer, attracting a large number of campers from all over the world.

To the Sound of Shofar: A New and Promising School Year Opens in Jewish FSU
With great excitement and hope for a fruitful and successful academic year, the new school year was launched in hundreds of formal educational institutions and informal educational projects in over 100 cities across 11 countries in the former Soviet Union.

EXCLUSIVE: Sobering Survey Shows Difficult Reality, 50% Are Not Covering Their Bills
Earlier this week CrownHeights.info launched a survey asking a question of the community residences that everyone has been wondering. How are you surviving financially? The statistics are sobering.