Photo Gallery: Hey Teves Sforim Sales In Crown Heights
As shoppers descended on Crown Heights sfarim and Judaica stores Thursday, CrownHeights.info photographer Shmulli Wolfson caught the moments on camera.
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein announced new legislation today that would include hate crimes as qualifying offenses of which a judge will have discretion setting bail, on the grounds that those who commit hate crimes are individuals who harbor irrational and harmful hate and are more likely to be repeat offenders.
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Presents Legislation To Add Bail To Hate Crimes
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein announced new legislation today that would include hate crimes as qualifying offenses of which a judge will have discretion setting bail, on the grounds that those who commit hate crimes are individuals who harbor irrational and harmful hate and are more likely to be repeat offenders.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of the Rebbe as he arrives from his home to 770.
BREAKING: Top Iranian Commander Eliminated in Iraq
Qassem Soleimani, head of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was eliminated in a US drone strike near the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq overnight Thursday, the Pentagon confirmed.
Crown Heights Shomrim In Action Catches Package Thief Red Handed
Thanks to an alert Shomrim volunteer, a Crown Heights package thief along with his girlfriend were taken into custody. A witnesses video of the action went viral, spotlighting the risks to the volunteers safety.
Oholei Torah Ballroom Booking Goes Digital
Life has just gotten a little easier for parents of chassanim and kallahs who’d like to book Oholei Torah’s grand ballroom for their child’s wedding. With the launch of its new website, anyone trying to book the perfect date for their wedding or other event can now easily see all open availability, and reserve the dates they’d like.
Weekly Letter: Ensure That Our Place Of Residence Is Conducive to Torah Living
As Yaakov and his family are now moving to Mitzrayim, devoid of anything Jewish, Yehudah is sent to prepare the proper Torah environment for the family. This has been the Jewish custom ever since – to ensure that our place of residence should be conducive to Torah living. The Rebbe’s letter this week is in answer to one who is asking about accepting a position in a city where there is no organized orthodox community and the education of the children would be a challenge.
Gafne Library Opening in Tzemach Tzedek Shul and Kollel of Tsfat
Several years ago, the legendary mashpia, Rabbi Schneur Zalman Gafne, moved to Tsfat and brought most of his collection of rare seforim with him. A fund has been established to preserve and digitize the rare library.
Photo Gallery: Hei Teves Farbrengen Held in Paris
The Lubavitch community of Paris France came together for a Farbrengen to mark the day of Hei Teves.
The Last Night of Chanukah At Georgetown Chabad
Chanukah was filled with constant activity for Chabad of Georgetown in Brooklyn. On the last night, as per recent tradition, a Public Menorah Lighting was performed at the Local Fairway Supermarket.
Ten Happy Winners of Gemara Bifnim Menorah Raffle
Ten hard-working boys from 10 Lubavitch mosdos around the country were the recent lucky winners of magnificent Rambam-style silver plated Menorahs. The Menorah prizes were part of the monthly raffles held for the Gemara Bifnim project, a unique initiative of Crown Heights-based Igud Hamelamdim.
New Engagement!
Menachem Eber (Crown Heights) to Pessie Raitman (Wilmette, IL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
New Engagement!
Levi Meyers (Crown Heights) to Faigy Raskin (London, England) L’Chaim: Motzei Shabbos at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Video of the Day
I’m not sure if this guy is high on drugs, or has some spiritual reason he needed to so this, but breaking into a building just to steal a doormat seems a bit foolish. Of course this happened in Crown Heights.
Here’s My Story: Searching For A Motive
After leading congregations in Washington DC, Jersey City, New Jersey, and Norwich, Connecticut, Rabbi Sidney Shulman worked as a stock broker for over forty years. He was interviewed in December of 2019. The full text of the Rebbe’s letter to him can be found in Likkutei Sichot vol. 6 page 276.
Car Reverses Into Building In Crown Heights
An elderly person accidentally reversed their car into a Crown Heights building Thursday morning. the driver was uninjured, and no one was hit during the incident.
Attempted Stabbing Attack in Gush Etzion Foiled
A terror attack was foiled south of Jerusalem Thursday afternoon, when an Arab terrorist attempted to stab Jews at the Gush Etzion Junction on Route 60 south of the capital.
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