US Places Bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders
The US State Department is offering millions of dollars in exchange for tips leading to the tracking down of terrorist leaders affiliated with Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Israeli Defense Minister Announces Resignation
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman announced Wednesday afternoon that he would resign his position in the Netanyahu government, and that he will call for new elections.
Police Brutally Manhandle Jewish Man Having Medical Emergency
In a brutal police incident, A Jewish man driving a taxi hit multiple cars Tuesday night following a medical episode that left him confused. The man was violently removed from the vehicle, and transported to the hospital for treatment.
Helping Hands, A Campus’s Creative Approach to Anti-Semitism
At University of Massachusetts Amherst, Helping Hands is building bridges across differences. When hackers broke into university printers and distributed anti-Semitic flyers two years ago, the response, an impromptu Helping Hands event.
Chaya Kozlovsky with students of Jewish Academy of Mumbai.
Mumbai Jewish School Grows
As Mumbai’s Jewish school, the brain child of Gabi and Rivki Holtzberg, has expanded since its inception, and now another Shliach will be joining the Chabad House in Mumbai India.
BDE: Chaim Greenberg, 71 OBM
With sadness we inform of the passing of Chaim Greenberg, a long time member of the Crown Heights Community on Monday night.
Returning Home to Fire Ravaged Communities
As evacuees of the Woolsey fire in Southern California returned home to their respective communities, they focused was on how they could help others who had suffered losses while simultaneously returning life to normal for themselves.
Newspaper Article from 1929 Unearthed
A newspaper article from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, printed in 1929, has been unearthed that speaks about the Frierdicker Rebbes visit to America.
Gaza Cease-Fire Reached
Al-Jazeera TV reported that an agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The agreement was reportedly obtained by Egyptian mediation.
A rocket causes damage in Ashkelon earlier on in the night.
One Dead, One Critically Injured as Rocket Hits Ashkelon Home
40-year-old man killed, 40-year-old woman in critical condition as rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon.
Crown Heights Friendship Circle Boys Kickoff
On a beautiful Tuesday evening, a record number of Bochurim from the local Yeshiva Gedolos gathered at the JCM for an incredible Volunteer Kickoff. The Friendship Circle gives these Bochurim an opportunity to befriend and visit children and young adults with special needs in the comfort of their own homes.
The worst wildfires in California history spread through two areas in the state's north and south.
California Wildfire Evacuation
The “deadliest fires in California history” continued to spread in both Northern and Southern California over the weekend. To date, 25 have been reported killed in the blazes, and entire communities have been decimated as high winds continued to fan the flames throughout the day.
Gaza Escalation LIVE News Feed
Follow us Live on crownheights.info with minute by minute updates on rocket and retaliatory fire on the Gaza Border:
New Engagement!
Yanky Baron (Columbia, MD) and Leah Greenberg (Al Paso, Texas)
Rabbi Tenenbaum saying the Shema prayer with a U.S. soldier
A Veteran Torah for Veteran Soldiers
What was once an unused, invalid Torah scroll, dedicated to army veterans, is now fully-restored and being used at a Chabad center serving Jewish uniformed officers. Rather than sitting in disuse, an inspired rabbi from Flatbush found the perfect new home for this Torah just down the road.
Chabad Partners Conference A Great Success
Delegates from across the globe enjoyed the Chabad Partners Conference held in conjunction with the International Kinus Hashluchim. A day-long program was held on the Sunday of the Kinus, culminating with the Gala Banquet where they joined over 5400 other guests and Shluchim.
Two Bochurim Mugged at Knifepoint-UPDATED 11:00AM
Two Israeli Bochurim were mugged late last night at knife point outside the Bank of America on Eastern Parkway and Kingston Ave. NYPD has people in custody in regards to the incident.
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