His first task upon accepting the position was to meet with the Rebbe. Decades later, he recalled the encounter with some embarrassment, noting that he was not aware that Hasidim considered it disrespectful to sit in the Rebbe’s presence.
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The U.S. Embassy in Israel has announced that, beginning August 1, 2025, a new courier provider will take over all document and passport delivery services across Israel, replacing the current delivery service.
In just one week, the men in our community are invited for what has become one of the most meaningful nights of the year: the annual Bonei Olam Chabad Men’s Kumzits.
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.
Today’s video goes through the structure surrounding the Kodesh and Kodesh HaKodashim; from the four doors at the entrance of the Kodesh to the special way these doors were opened, and from the compartments on the north and south to their numbers and sizes.
I heard this story a few weeks ago. A Jew from Cleveland, Ohio, was speaking at a gathering commemorating 60 years since the Rebbe began teaching Rashi in his unique way, and they are known as the Rebbe’s Rashi Sichos.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the progression between two Parshiot in The Torah, Matos and Maasei, a pair of Parshiot that are often read in unison.
The new mural will be officially unveiled at the new centers grand opening, taking place on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.
Rabbi Aharon Wagner, Chief Rabbi of Irkutsk and Chabad emissary, played a central role in guiding the restoration, closely collaborating with the museum team to ensure that Jewish laws and traditional heritage inform the construction.
In answer to one questioning capital punishment (and any form of punishment) on the ground of compassion, etc. – the Rebbe’s brief answer underlines 1. the basic principle of benefit for the person being punished as well as for the society and 2. the belief in afterlife, which helps us understand the concept of punishment.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine, reaffirming what he described as France’s historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Rabbi Moshe Herson was the long-time regional director of Chabad of New Jersey. He was interviewed in May 2008 and November 2016, and passed away earlier this year.
Rabbi Yossi Rapp of Chabad of the Airport joined the JETCON conference in Tarrytown earlier this week along with an ELAL representative.
Today’s video teaches about the height, width, and depth of the Heichal. You will also see the size of the Kodesh and Kodesh Hakadoshim relative to the area around 770.
Today we will be tabling to share our information and answer questions you might have and we will be partnering with the DOT to share traffic safety tips in addition to giving out Bike Helmets which will be fitted by DOT staff.
The National Weather Service has released an Excessive Heat Watch and Heat Advisory for New York City Friday. Increasing heat and humidity will combine to produce maximum heat index values of 100 to 105 F for most of the area late Friday morning into early evening.
After an action-packed first half of the summer, campers—both returning and new—are diving into a full schedule of fun, growth, and Yiddishkeit in the heart of the Catskills.
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