New Engagement!
Levi Itshak Partouche (Lyon, France) to Shirel Saada (Les Lilas, France)

Schanowitz Siyum Sefer Torah Today In Crown Heights
The Schanowitz Family invites the community to join in the Siyum Sefer Torah in memory of their parents Reb Azriel and Shifra Nicha OBM, taking place today in Crown Heights.

Was the Jewish Settlement of ‘Haspia’, Mentioned in Rabbinic Sources, Found in the Golan?
Impressive remains of a structure dating from the 2nd century to the mid-4th century CE were uncovered in excavations, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority, between 2014-2019 in the settlement of Hispin in the Golan Heights. Researchers speculate that the discovered structure was, in fact, part of the Jewish settlement of ‘Haspia’, mentioned in rabbinic sources.

BREAKING: IDF Launches Preemptive Strikes On Hezbollah As They Prepare Massive Attack
Israeli Air Force fighter jets are currently striking targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel, IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said early Sunday morning.

Motzei Shabbos In Alma Ata
Courtesy of photographer Akiva Sheinberger, we present a gallery of photos from Motzei Shabbos Chof Av in Alma Ata where a large gathering of Chasidim is taking place.

LIVE at 10:30PM: 80 Years Since the Passing of the Rebbe’s Father
Join chassidim for a farbrengen live from the Ohel marking 80 years since the passing of the Rebbe’s father, Reb Levik. Featured speakers: Rabbi Yosef Katzman, Rabbi Yeshayahu Tenenboim, and Rabbi Chay Amar.

Fulfill The Rebbe’s Personal Wish For His Father’s Yahrtzeit
The Rebbe did not often share his private life and family matters with the Chassidim, but on the few occasions that he did, it is our honor and privilege to mark it according to the Rebbe’s wishes.

Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – 80th Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, A Brief Historical Overview
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.

Erev Chof v in Alma Ata
Courtesy of photographer Akiva Sheinberger, we present an extensive gallery of the evening of the Holy Day of Av in Alma Ata.

Please Say Tehillim For יוסף שלמה בן רישה
Please say tehillim for שלמה יוסף בן רישא, a Crown Heights father who fell ill and is in need of a Refyah Shelaima.

Weekly Story: The Star Student
As I noted last week, I will be posting a few articles concerning my thoughts about chinuch. In this week’s post I am continuing this series. However, first I would like to address a point concerning last week’s post, that a reader asked about.

Ohel Bus Service To Provide Subsidized Buses For Chof Av
For the auspicious days of Chof Av, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel on Wednesday, Chof Av.

Weekly Dvar Torah: Eighty Years Since the Passing of Harav Levi Yitzchock Schneerson
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks at the life of the Rebbe’s father, Reb Levik, and learns from his life towards our own today.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Chayale (nee Tiefenbrun) Levitin from Westchester, NY had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Devorah Leah (nee Gold) Goldstein from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Baby Boy!
Levi and Malky (nee Gold) Goldshmid from Crown Heights had a baby boy!

Special Edition of The Alef Marks 80th Yartzeit of The Rebbe’s Father
The Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 has released a special edition of The Alef, their weekly Moshiach learning companion, marking 80 years since the passing of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneersoh by learning his teachings about Moshiach.