This Purim marks the 11th Yahrzeit of CSSY‘s founder Shimshon Stock OBM. His love and devotion to the Crown Heights community especially to the poor, widows, and orphans was unparalleled. His Yarzeit on Purim is a reminder of his famous saying “take out your wallet take out a dollar and give CSSY the rest”.
The Talmud teaches that on Purim a Jew is required to drink until he does not know the difference between Arur Haman (Cursed be Haman) and Boruch Mordechai (Blessed be Mordechai). At first glance this would seem to be quite a high level of intoxication. It is not, however!
Purim 2018: The department of transportation issued a stern rebuke to Oholei Torah the flagship boys school in crown heights.
A massive crowd celebrated Purim with much joy and dancing in the Oholei Torah ballroom together with music legend Mordechai Ben David. Organized by Bais Shmuel, hundreds of children and adults, many in costumes, danced in the true spirit of Purim.
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the laws of Parshas Zachor, Taanis Esther and Purim for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
In honor of the holiday of Purim we present a letter from the Rebbe on the importance of mattonos l’evyonim – as the Rambam rules that it is preferable to spend more on this mitzvah than mishloach manos and the se’uda, and its connection to Nissan – the month of redemption. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Thursday, March 1, 2018 for Purim. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
As Purim begins around the world, JEM presents a beautiful playlist of videos that capture a taste of Purim with the Rebbe.
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message. This week’s video in honor of Purim is titled When G-d Laughed.
Congregation Agudas Yisroel, located at 456 Crown St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.], invites all members of the community to hear the reading of the Megillah this Purim.
Purim is here! The joyous holiday brings out the costumes, the gifts and charity! But there are those out there that may try and take advantage of our open and welcoming homes. Shomrim has compiled a list of tips that can help prevent the holiday from turning sad.
On the heels of the positive reception of their last class video, the 8th grade class of Chaya Mushka Children House of Atlanta produced another video, this time in the spirit of Adar and Purim.
A teenager suffered injuries after he was struck by a car as he attempted to cross Brooklyn Avenue.
It is just before Purim in Crown Heights, and residents are putting the last touches on their plans for the holiday. Shalach manos have been created; children eagerly await the moment they can put on their costumes; and many men have already decided which farbrengens and other gatherings they plan to attend. But what about the women?
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor is a shliach in south Florida and also hosts weekly inspirational videos called “Taylor Talks.” In honor of Purim, he tells the Purim story as President Donald J Trump, and it’s HUGE!
Friendship Circle of Brooklyn held their first ever Pre-Purim Carnival for their F@H participants, led by an amazing team of dedicated volunteers and high school presidents.
Shloime and Esther Chaya (nee Kupfer) Zellermaier (Boro Park)
