Baby Girl!
Naftali and Mussy (nee Krazniansky) Zakon (Crown Heights)
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe leaving 770 on his way to the Ohel, circa 1980.
Video: Do All that you Can…
27 years ago today, on the 28th of Nissan in 1991 the Rebbe delivered an impassioned talk about Moshiach. The address sparked concern among Chassidim motivating them to throw themselves into fulfilling the Rebbe’s vision of perfecting the world through Torah and Mitzvos with even greater vigor.
Chabad now Just a Swipe Away
With over 3,500 Chabad Centers in 100 countries around the world, Chabad.org has launched a new app – called Chabad Nearby – which will connect users to a nearby Chabad House with just a swipe.
Weekly Letter: Cardinal vs. Ordinal Numbers in Omer
In this weeks letter, The Rebbe responds to a letter questioning the manner in which we count Sefiras HaOmer, and explains why we cardinal and not ordinal numbers. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Alessa Wircberg, 66, OBM
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Alessa Wircberg OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights. She was 66 years old. Levaya times in the Extended Article.
Twin Boys!
Chona Nosson and Chana Rochel (nee Fox) Gewirtz (Crown Heights)
Here’s My Story: An Expedited Blessing
Hirschel Pekkar, a silversmith who resides in Crown Heights, relates a number of stories of his encounters with the Rebbe, one in which his wife was rushed to the hospital over Shabbos, and when it ended he was surprised to find a letter from the Rebbe in which he begins “by the time time this letter reaches you, I hope that anyone in need of G-d’s blessing for improved health will have enjoyed such improvement…”
Photos: Chabad Tent on the Grounds of the Polin Museum
Chabad of Poland’s Tent on the grounds of the Polin Museum, welcomes March of the Living visitors. The Tent hosts a variety of lectures, discussions and a memorable Shabbat dinner experience.
Video: 4 Cteen’ers Share their Moments
Four CTeeners from each grade were asked to share their personal moments of inspiration and strength at the Closing Ceremony of the CTeen Shabbaton.
Instant Torah: Aarons Advantage
This weekly fast moving — yet inspiring — 1-minute video on the weekly Parsha is created by Yitzchok Schmuckler, a Bochur from Montreal. This week’s video for Parshas Shmini is titled: Aarons Advantage.
Letter: We Should be Alarmed about Regents
In a letter, one Lubavitch parent writes of his alarm at the content included in the Regents curriculum, lamenting its use and is concerned over its indoctrination in its subjects such as history and evolution.
NYPD Releases Additional Footage of Fatal Shooting
The NYPD has released additional footage of the shooting which claimed the life of Saheed Vassell on Utica Avenue in Crown Heights. The video, which was released following calls for transparency, shows officers rushing to the scene, but shed little light on the incident.
Video: How can we Elevate the Lowest of the Low?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on Parashs Shmini. This week he answers the question: How can we elevate the lowest of the low? – based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
New Engagement!
Mendel Erlenwein (Toronto, Canada) and Devora Leah (bas JJ) Katz (Crown Heights)
