Crown Heights Evening for RCCS
The Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society, commonly known as RCCS, is coming to Crown Heights for a night of awareness, fundraising and entertainment. The event will be for men.
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Jumaane Williams Wins Public Advocate Race
Jumaane Williams has won the race for New York City Public Advocate — a job that comes with a $165,000 salary, a $3 million budget, but little authority. The offers offers a bully pulpit that can be used to scold more powerful officeholders.
Video of the Day
Watch the Feature Video of the Rebbe from the CTeen Shabbaton in Time Square 5779. The video highlights the slogan of this years CTeen Shabbaton, “I Matter.”
Tefillin Stand at Me’oras Hamachpeila Banned, then Returned
The iconic tefillin stand run by Chabad of Chevron at Me’oras Hamachpeila disappeared briefly Monday evening, following a disagreement with the vaad running the location.
$1 Million, One Giant Step for Arele
Following a sudden and terrible illness eleven months ago, Rabbi Aron “Arele” Oster went into Septic Shock, sending his family and the entire Klal Yisroel into shock of our own. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, help us raise 1 million dollars to get Arele back to his family.
What It’s Like to Be the Rabbi of the Amazon Rainforest?
Rabbi Arieh and Devorah Lea Raichman have co-directed the Chabad House in Manaus, the most isolated city, for nearly 10 years. A native Texan, Rabbi Raichman recently shared some of the challenges and joys of tending to Jewish life (and raising six children) in a city that sits smack-dab in the middle of a jungle.
It’s Special Election Day, Go Out and Vote
Today, Tuesday February 26th, special election for New York City Public Advocate is being held. The polls will be open from 6am through 9pm. Crownheights.info would like to remind all to go out and vote.
Faith in an Increasingly Scientific World
In a TED conference style, but independently organized event, Rabbi Glasman explores the value of faith in an increasingly scientific world.
Argentina’s Chief Rabbi in Serious Condition after Attack
Unknown assailants attacked the Chief Rabbi of Argentina and his wife at their home in Buenos Aires early Monday morning. The Rabbi was hospitalized in serious condition following the attack.
Op-Ed: Elections for NYC Public Advocate
Yosef Hershkop, is a resident of and political writer for the Crown Heights Community. He brings into view the upcoming special election for NYC Public Advocate, writing an opinion on the candidates and who to vote for.
Massive Vehicle Pileup on Icy Roads Miraculously Leaves No Injuries
More than 20 vehicles were involved in a major pileup on Highway 15 in Canada near the US Border, Monday morning. Montreal Hatzolah responded to the scene, after being called by two occupants in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. One of their members was involved in a crash while enroute.
Rabbi Reitport Gives Special Shiur in 770
Rabbi Yitzchok Reitport made a special visit to 770 Monday, and gave a shiur upstairs in 770. The shiur given was on Gemora Psachim Daf Yud, and was well attended by the Bochurim learning in 770.
NYC Road Rage Spills Onto Sidewalk Yet Again
In another incident caught on surveillance camera, a pickup truck driver, fed up with Williamsburg traffic uses the sidewalk, scattering pedestrians. No one was injured in the incident.
“I am Yitzi Hurwitz, and I Know that I Matter”
Watch as Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz writes a message to the CTeens on this years slogan, “I Matter.” I was talented. I could teach, lecture, sing, dance and play guitar. I was strong and handy. Within two years, I watched that all slip away. My muscles that played guitar, gave to my congregation and danced at weddings lost their functionality. They call it ALS.
Video of the Day
The APG Prayer Breakfast 2019 included speech by Rabbi Kushi Schusterman, Shliach of Hatford Chabad located in Bel Air, MD.
IfNotNow protest at Chabad on Shabbat. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/IFNOTNOW FACEBOOK)
Shabbos Protests Outside Chabad of University of Texas
Shabbos at Chabad of the University of Texas was disturbed this week by protests from the IfNotNow movement. The protest were against a speaker that was scheduled at the Chabad House that shabbos afternoon.
Women gather in Melbourne - (Illustration Photo)
N’shei Chabad of Melbourne Holds First Fundraiser
Over one hundred women gathered for N’shei Chabad of Melbourne’s very first fundraising Ladies Luncheon. The luncheon was organized to raise funds towards keeping the upcoming N’shei Chabad Convention affordable for all who attend and, for providing subsidies for those who need.
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