First Day of Early Voting Shows Huge Jump in Turnout for NYC Primary
The primary election is on June 24, when voters will decide on key races including mayor, comptroller, public advocate and New York City Council. Early voting runs until June 22.
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Anshei Lubavitch Holds Fundraiser Concert and Auction Winners
Thursday night, 16 Sivan, June 12, Anshei Lubavitch hosted a fundraiser, concert, and Chinese auction featuring a performance by two of its distinguished mispalelim, Benny Friedman and Eli Marcus, along with the Gershon Freishtat Band. Auction Winners In Extended Article.
Open Access: This Week’s Living Torah—A Timely Message on Preemptive Strength
In these trying times, many are searching for strength, clarity, and direction, this week’s Living Torah carries a message of profound relevance—one that feels deeply guided by hashgacha pratis (Divine Providence).
HY’D: Second Body Retrieved From Gaza By IDF Identified As Hostage
Aviv Atzili HY’D, is identified as the hostage whose body was recovered by the IDF from southern Gaza’s Khan Younis last week, the military announced.
IRGC intelligence headquarters in Tehran.
ISRAEL UPDATE (11:30AM): Three Waves Of Missiles, Direct Hit In Bat Yam, Mossad and The IDF Wreak Havoc In Tehran
We present an update and coverage of the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, with updated numbers, incidents, and footage.
Crown Heights Beis Din Hosted Welcome Reception for Visiting Rabbonim
On Sunday, Erev Shavuos, 5 Sivan 5785 (June 1st), the Beis Din Tzedek of Crown Heights hosted a welcome event for a group of visiting rabbonim who traveled to the Rebbe’s shchunah. The gathering took place at the Eshel Hotel […]
The City of Cambridge Agrees To Allow Chabad House Expansion After Settlement in Discrimination Lawsuit
The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to Harvard University, has agreed to allow the local Chabad Center to expand, after initially denying Chabad expansion rights through a zoning denial. The agreement comes following a settlement in the discrimination lawsuit filed by Chabad against the city.
Many in Israel and the rest of the world wrapped tefillin today and lit Shabbat candles in the merit of the protection of Israel and the Jewish people. Moshe New
Israel Doubles Down on Mitzvot as Iran Attacks
“We’re all doubling on wrapping tefillin with others and lighting candles for the strength of our soldiers.”
HY’D: IDF Soldier Killed In RPG Attack In Gaza
He is named as Sgt. First Class (res.) Noam Shemesh, 21, a squad commander in the Kfir Brigade’s Shimshon Battalion, from Jerusalem.
BDE: R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal, 74, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Chaim Yitzchok (Harry) Spiegal OBM, from Los Angelas/Israel/Crown Heights. He passed away on Shabbos Bhaloscha, the 18th of Sivan, 5785.
Shahran oil depot near Tehran.
Motzei Shabbos Update: Multiple Waves Of Missiles Target Israel, IDF Systematically Dismantles Iran’s Defenses and Targets Oil Depot
Following Shabbos, CrownHeights.info presents a breakdown of what took place in Eretz Yisroel, and its attacks on Iran over Shabbos.
Photo Credit: Shmuly Wolfson
The Power of a Broken Heart, A Story by Rabbi Moshe Wolfson
The following story was transcribed from an audio recording of Rabbi Moshe Wolfson, who was interviewed by his grandson Yossi Wolfson and his son Shaya Wolfson.
Let’s Reach Our Goal – Let’s Reach Their Hearts
We are proud to share that Chasdei Avrohom Eliezer – The Camp Fund is over 60% of the way to reaching our $120,000 goal to help children from struggling families experience a meaningful and uplifting summer.
The Refused Blessing
When the nine Lubavitch students arrived in Montreal from war-torn Europe, Canada, many were reticent about their desire to open a yeshivah. Then there was Rabbi Yochonon Twersky, known as the Tolner Rebbe, who welcomed them warmly and told them he would be there for anything they needed: “My home is yours!”
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Teveria: Rabbi Chaim Abulafia, Shul, Mikva, 400 Years Ago
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.
Stranded Jewish passengers of all backgrounds will be spending Shabbat together in Cyprus. Via X
Jewish Passengers Stranded in Cyprus, Rome as Ben Gurion Airport Closes
Among the dozens of flights affected by Ben Gurion airport closures, at least 32 flights from the U.S. and Europe were diverted to Cyprus, with 29 flights carrying 2,427 passengers landing at both Larnaca and Paphos airports by midday Friday. Many others were directed to Rome, Dubai and Greece.
Another Wave of Missiles Targets Israel, Another Missile Hits Tel Aviv
Another blast has rocked Tel Aviv as a missile fired from Iran made it through the country’s protections and slammed into a building in the city’s suburbs.
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