Baby Girl!
Heshy and Dassy Hoffinger from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

HY’D: Three IDF Soldiers Killed Over Yom Tov as War Rages In Southern Lebanon
The IDF announced the death of three soldiers over Yom Tov, two killed in a drone attack in the Northern Golan Heights and one in southern Lebanon.

Chabad Artist Continues Tradition, Completes A Work of Shofar Art Erev Rosh Hashana 5785
It’s a yearly tradition, and Erev Rosh Hashana leading up to 5785 was no different. A beautiful work of art depicting a shofar was completed by Chabad artist Yitzchak Moully in preparation for the new year.

Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Make Your Prayers Meaningful – Story With Baltimore Rabbi
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.

TEHILLIM: Chabad Lone Soldier Injured In Lebanon, Tehillim Requested
A Chabad lone solder fighting in the Egoz Battalion that saw heavy fighting in Lebanon was injured, and Tehillim has been requested for his complete Refuah.

HY’D: Seven IDF Soldiers Killed In Lebanon Fighting
The IDF announces the deaths of seven soldiers who were killed during fighting in southern Lebanon today.

Oct. 7 Victims Honored with New Jersey Town’s First Torah
On Sept. 17, Galit Hasidim, a mother of four from the Israeli coastal town of Ashdod, sat near a sofer, a ritual scribe, as he inscribed two letters in a new Torah scroll. Together with her 18-year-old son, Eliya, she dedicated these letters to the memory of her eldest son Naor and his girlfriend Sivan, who were killed on Oct. 7 in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Weekly Story: Accepting Hashem’s Kingdom On Rosh Hashanah vs The Rest of the Year
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I was uncertain as how I should proceed concerning A Taste of Chassidus. I received various thoughts and then I discussed it with my mashpia. Based on his advice, I am changing also the presentation of the Weekly story as well, and bezras Hashem I will be deriving inspirations or thoughts from the stories, instead of just relating a story, more like a farbrengen style.

Alternate Side Parking Suspended on October 3rd and 4th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Thursday-Friday, October 3-4 for Rosh Hashanah. Meters remain in effect.

Tashlich Location At The Corner building on Albany Ave and Montgomery Street To Open For The Second Year
The new Tashlich location located at 760 Montgomery St., the corner building on Albany Ave and Montgomery Street, will be opening again for its second year. Located next to the sidewalk, the fish will be swimming in a constructed pond that can be seen by looking over the low building wall.

Our Rabbis Talking about Levi’s Torah
As we approach the first Yartzheit of our beloved son, Levi A”H, on Shabbat Shuva, 3 Tishri (Tzom Gedalya), October 5, we invite you to honor his memory through the words of those who cherished him.

Kova Hat, The Fedora To Have This Tishrei
Kova Hat, a deluxe hat brand known for its craftsmanship and attention to detail, is thrilled to introduce its new release of luxurious rabbit fur hats. With a focus on both elegance and customer satisfaction, Kova Hat is offering a tailored experience, ensuring each customer finds the perfect fit and style.

Weekly Dvar Torah: The Great Shofar
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the awakening that takes place in every Jewish soul at the sound of the Shofar, and what that translates in to during these trying days.

Putin Sends Rosh Hashana Message To Russian Jewery
As has become an annual practice leading up to Rosh Hashana, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter of congratulations to the Jews of Russia to Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Meaningful Initiative Marks Oct 7th In Five Hundred Communities Across The Globe
As the first anniversary of the Simchat Torah massacre approaches, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and their communities are preparing to commemorate the tragic loss of over 1,800 lives over the past year. The Special Projects team at Merkos 302, in conjunction with One Mitzvah of The Moshiach Office, has launched Project 10.7 to address this solemn occasion.

K’siva V’chasima Tova From The Vaad and CHJCC
Dear Crown Heights Community Members, On behalf of the Vaad and CHJCC, we wish you all a K’siva V’chasima Tova, happy and sweet new year. As we enter תשפ״ה, the board is excited to continue our initiatives and bring visible […]

Here’s My Story: The Chair We Haven’t Used Since 1960
Rabbi Shmuel Butman was the longtime director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization in New York until his passing in July of 2024. He was interviewed twice in 2011 and 2012.