JLI: Rabbi Responds to the Growing Popularity of Atheism
The number of people who consider themselves atheists has doubled in the last ten years. Why is it so hard for people to see a G-d in the world? And how can we be so sure we always see Him?
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23 Years later Part 3: 9/11 Through The Lens of A Shomrim Volunteer
Amid the chaos and panic following the airliners slamming into the two World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, many men and woman answered a higher calling – instead of running away, they turned and ran towards the burning buildings in desperate attempts to rescue those trapped in the burning inferno. Among those brave men was a band of Shomrim volunteers from Crown Heights.
23 Years Later, Part 2: Haunting 9/11 Video Captured by NYPD Helicopter Shows World Trade Center’s Twin Towers Collapse
It’s a heart-breaking bird’s eye view of New York’s worst tragedy. Years after the 9/11 attacks, the shocking and powerful 17-minute video taken by an NYPD helicopter on that fateful day remains a stark reminder of the events that took place.
23 Years Later, Part 1: A Memoir From A Hatzalah Volunteer
In the days following the horror of September 11th, 2001 a Hatzalah volunteer, who was present at ground zero as the towers collapsed, penned the following memoir of the events of that day.
Elisha Pearl on His book “Make Peace” Inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe
As a guest on Haddasah Chen‘s “Real Talk”, Elisha Pearl speaks on his book “Make Peace”, a viral book that outlines the Rebbe’s view on Eretz Yisroel and the path to peace.
Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol Launches New Security Initiative
In response to recent security threats, the Vaad Hakahol, in collaboration with the Local Shul Representatives, has launched the Crown Heights Office of Security and Emergency Network (CHOSEN).
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Street Closures To Affect Traffic Wednesday
The following is a list of closures in the downtown area that will be in effect on Wednesday, 9/11/2024, between 6:45am to 10:30am. Please plan your commute accordingly.
370 Students Start Their Zman At Tomchei Temimim Brunoy
Three hundred and seventy bochurim, ranging from Shiur Aleph Mesivta through Yeshiva Gedolah, began their Shnas Halimudim at the largest Lubavitch Yeshiva in Europe, Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Brunoy.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights photographer Shmuli Evers captures another iconic photo of 770 Eastern Parkway.
Leading with Autism
Situated in New York’s Hudson Valley, Shrub Oak, a therapeutic boarding school for children with autism, has a selective enrollment that keeps its student body small. Liba met with faculty members for an interview and found that the 127-acre campus in Lake Mohegan checked almost all the boxes.
MyMaor Video “The King is in the Field” Make Available Free of Charge
This week, MyMaor Weekly presents a brand-new video: The King is in the Field! The timeless mashal from the Alter Rebbe comes to life like never before, in a way that will captivate your children and convey its profound lesson.
Survey: How Are You Surviving Financially?
It is the nature of our community to present a façade of success to others. We may be struggling, we may be in pain, or we may be under incredible stress, yet we smile on the street and tell others that we are doing fine. In this anonymous survey we are asking members of the community to rate how they are faring financially.
JEM: The Rebbe’s Advice to Academics and Students
Should I get a PHD? What should a left wing professor do? What should students in university be doing? Here are beautiful accounts of the Rebbe’s advice to those struggling with academics.
New Engagement!
Sholom Ber Burkis (Yerushalayim, EY) to Chaya Mushka Lazaroff (Houston, TX) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel 306 Albany Ave
TAKE 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold in Crown Heights
The New York Lottery today announced multiple top-prize winning tickets were sold for the September 8th TAKE 5 drawing, with one tickets sold in Crown Heights.
Baby Girl!
Daniel and Sara (nee Mahpour) Wasserman from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Oholei Torah Community Calendar Now Available
The 5785 / 2024-25 Oholei Torah Community Calendar is available free of charge at
your local Crown Heights stores and at the Yeshiva’s main office. Parents can also pick up their calendars at the upcoming Open House evenings in the Yeshiva.
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