Here’s My Story: Chabad of the Front Lines
Rabbi Zev Sirota is retired from active service in the IDF and living in Brooklyn, where he continues to spread Torah. He was interviewed in April 2024.
YSP Morristown Takes Group and Class Photos
The bochurim and staff of YSP Morristown took their annual Group and class photo for the summer of 5784.
Cantor Shmuel Kantaroff in Cincinnati, 1942 at Event for Rabbi Eliezer Silver
by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin and the American Jewish Archives. For more historical documents, please subscribe to Rabbi Dalfin’s YouTube channel, Here! On February 15, 1942, Congregation Knesset Israel of Cincinnati held a celebration in honor of his 60th birthday for […]
Ukrainian Refugee Children Find Respite at Poland Chabad Retreat
This August, more than 200 Ukrainian Jewish refugees enjoyed a two-week respite from the trauma of life in their war-torn homeland, as Chabad of Poland hosted them for a summer retreat focused on allowing children and their parents a break from life in a war zone.
New Engagement!
Meni Neimark (Odessa, Ukraine) to Chavi Bruk (Peterburg, Russia)
Miracles of Hurricane Andrew to Be Celebrated Tomorrow
32 years ago, on the 25th of Menachem Av, 5752/1992, we experienced Hurricane Andrew – and the tremendous miracles/Nissim that took place after the Rebbe instructed us to stay put and not to evacuate.
What Keeps Them Going? You Do
Hundreds of thousands of young men and women from all over Israel – and from all types of backgrounds – are (still!) giving their all to protect their country, its citizens, and Western civilization itself. They are sacrificing their freedom, their comforts, and their safety – for us. How do they stay motivated? Where do they find the inspiration?
NOSTALGIA: CGI Song Recordings From 1994
Every once in a while a true historic gem surfaces bringing memories of past years back to life. These four recordings provided to Crownheights.info are from Camp Gan Israel Montreal 1994, when one of the staff members went to the home of Rabbi Zalman Goldstein and made these recordings.
HY”D: Body Of IDF Soldier Murdered on October 7th Rescued From Gaza
The IDF last night rescued the body of hostage Sergeant (Redacted at families request) HY”D, a fighter in the 77th Armored Battalion who was killed in battle after his tank was attacked near kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th.
CSSY Back To School Campaign To Fulfill The Needs Of Every Crown Heights Child
CSSY is launching the annual Back to School campaign to distribute backpacks filled with all the necessary supplies to children in the Crown Heights community. Over 400 children will be receiving backpacks bursting with brand-new supplies.
JLI: The True Purpose of Your Soul
Delve into the strange Talmudic encounter between Rabbi Eliezer and an “ugly” man, and what it teaches us on how we ought to find the soul in every living being.
Heat Index Over 100 Degrees Expected To Swelter NYC Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City in effect from 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. Wednesday, August 28. According to the National Weather Service heat indices are expected to reach the low 100s.
Ambulance Driving Lights and Sirens Hits Multiple Parked Vehicles In Crown Heights
An ambulance driving lights and sirens down a Crown Heights street slammed into multiple parked cars Monday, sending one car onto the sidewalk.
Op-Ed: From “He Can’t Learn Here” to Thriving
This article is for every teacher, therapist, coach, and anyone in our community who has believed in a child like mine. Your unwavering support is the reason my son thrives in his learning.
“Camp Gave Me Life”, Final Week at Camp Lman Achai
The final week of Camp L’man Achai was an unforgettable experience. The staff is keeping in touch with their campers and their families to help bring the camp spirit to their homes and communities.
Picture of the Day
Florida Senator Rick Scott presented Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz Shliach of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida with a Medal of Honor in recognition of all the Rabbis efforts for Israel and pledged to continue his constant support for Israel. The meeting took place at a private gathering upon Rabbi Minkowicz’s return from Eretz Yisroel.
Mikvah.org: Final Summer Learning Series
Tune in to our final Summer Learning Series class, featuring Mrs. Chana Slavaticki. In this session, we’ll gain an appreciation and understanding for the Sheva Brachos through the lens of Pshat, Medrash and Chassidus.
Submit a Story
