Videos: Purim with the Rebbe
As Purim begins around the world, JEM presents a beautiful playlist of videos that capture a taste of Purim with the Rebbe.
Weekly JLI Video: When G-d Laughed
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.
Megillah to Be Read Every Hour on the Hour in CH
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.
PSA: Shomrim Issues Purim Safety Advisories
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.
Video: An 8th Grade Purim Shpil
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.
Teen Struck by Car While Crossing Brooklyn Ave.
A teenager suffered injuries after he was struck by a car as he attempted to cross Brooklyn Avenue.
What About Purim For Women?
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?
Taylor Talks: Happy Purim from President Trump!
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 Hosts First Pre-Purim Carnival
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.
Baby Boy!
Shloime and Esther Chaya (nee Kupfer) Zellermaier (Boro Park)
What is the Value of An Uninspired Mitzvah?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha — Ki Tisa. This week he answers the question: What is the value of a uninspired Mitzvah? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Thief Returns for More Packages and Gets Arrested
A thief, who was caught on surveillance video stealing packages and blatantly inspecting the goods in plain view, was apprehended by Shomrim after a sharp eyed volunteer spotted him again searching porches for more packages.
Oholei Torah Completes Purchase of New Building
Following a successful fundraising campaign, Oholei Torah – Crown Heightses largest boys school – announced that they have completed the purchase of the building next door to its existing properties.
Burnt-out Building Collapses on Construction Worker
A construction worker was rescued by firefighters in a dangerous and dramatic operation, after the worker reportedly fell into the basement of the building and trapped beneath debris. The building suffered catastrophic damage in a 2006 fire and according to the building department records there were no permits for the work, and the building was subject of multiple complaints.
Police Investigating Tire Slashing’s of EMTs Vehicles
Police are investigating a series of tire slashing’s in Crown Heights, all of which have a troubling common trait – all the vehicles had license plates indicating that were vehicles who belonged to emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
Bochurim Study ‘Reshimos’ Ahead of 11 Nissan
On Monday, Bochurim studying in 770 took part in a seder where they poured over a new publication of the Rebbe’s Reshimos. The publication was printed by the Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim in connection with a new Mivtzah they launched in honor of Yud Alef Nissan.
Twins! Boy and Girl!
Elchanan and Sheina (nee Traiber) Prus (Crown Heights)
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