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…”
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.
Four CTeeners from each grade were asked to share their personal moments of inspiration and strength at the Closing Ceremony of the CTeen Shabbaton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mendel Erlenwein (Toronto, Canada) and Devora Leah (bas JJ) Katz (Crown Heights)
Mendy and Sara (nee Hershkowitz) Levitin (Hillside, NJ)
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message. This week’s video is titled: The Inadequate Candidate.
Moishy Levinson (Crown Heights) and Shira Krawiec (Crown Heights/Pomona, NY)
The Hyams family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their dear father R’ Gershon Fishel ben Mordechai Gedalya Hyams OBM until Friday morning. The family will be sitting shiva in London and in Crown Heights. In London Shiva will […]
On Wednesday April 18th, a spectacular parenting event for women will be taking place right here in Crown Heights. This is a not-to-be missed even featuring two world renowned presenters.
During the Shloshim of Menachem Mendel Bruchstat OBM, friends and classmates came up with the idea of purchasing and dedicating a Mitzvah Tank in his memory. On Yud Alef Nissan, the day of The Rebbe’s birthday, it came to fruition.
A thief was captures on surveillance video making off with a large package, valued at over $200, from a home on President Street in Crown Heights.
Chaim and Chanie (nee Garelik) Hershkop (Crown Heights)
Perhaps one of the most difficult mitzvahs to fulfill properly is the counting of the Omer, which requires that each sequential day be counted (after nightfall) without missing a day—from the second night of Passover all the way until the eve of Shavuot. In addition to remembering to count on each of 49 consecutive nights, the counter needs to verbalize that night’s count and the corresponding Kabbalistic formula—all that before daybreak, or at least, before sunset the following evening.
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