Chief Rabbi of Russia at Matza Baking
The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar came personally to oversee the hiddurim at the matza bakery, together with the Heads of the Kashrut Department, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Marzel and Rabbi Yosef Verzov.
Trump Declares “Education and Sharing Day” with Shluchim on Hand
A delegation of ten Chabad Shluchim were on hand at the White House when President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring Yud Alef Nissan, the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. 2018.”
Chabad emissaries in Michigan meet with state legislators.
“Education Day” Turns 40 on Rebbe’s 116th Birthday
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., a day of national commemoration designated by each president since Jimmy Carter in 1978, turns 40 this year. Across the country, the milestone is being marked with events and discussions focused on education. Education Day this year occurs on March 27, 2018, corresponding to the 11th of Nissan on the Jewish calendar, the 116th anniversary of birth of the Rebbe.
New Engagement!
Chaim Schneur Zalmen Muskal (Wellington, FL) and Shaina Vail (Crown Heights)
Mitzvah Tank Parade Spreads Message of Freedom
Dozens of ‘Mitzvah Tanks’ took to the streets of New York City to spread the message of redemption and of Pesach, as a ‘gift’ to the Lubavitcher Rebbe marking his 116th birthday. A simultaneous ‘rally’ for children took place in front of 770 – the Lubavitch World Headquarters.
King of Morocco Visits Chabad Tefillin Stand
For decades, emissaries of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement have set up tefillin stands in universities and at street corners around the world, looking to encourage Jewish passersby to put on phylacteries. One such tefillin stand in Paris received a most unusual visitor on Monday, when a middle-aged tourist from Morocco approached the stand and began chatting about the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Weekly Story: His Touch Changed Me
In honor of Yud Aleph Nissan, I am posting the following thought and story about the Rebbe that I heard from Rabbi Nissin Mangel this past Shabbos in Ksav Sofer, who heard it directly from the person himself.
Behind the Scenes of a Childrens Music Video
Behind the scenes photos of Operation Survival’s upcoming children’s music video staring popular Jewish singer Eli Marcus, and local Yeshiva students.
Setting up 30 years ago for the first Chabad-Lubavitch Seder in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo: Mendel Kastel)
30 Years in Kathmandu: How World’s Largest Seder Transformed Jewish Life in Asia
When 20-year-old rabbinical students Mendel Kastel and Mendel Lipskier arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on very short notice in April 1989, they knew they had their work cut out for them. But they were ready.
Crown Heights Boys Compete in Halachos Bee
63 Crown Heights seventh graders competed against each other in the ‘Chidon Halichos Olam,’ demonstrating their broad knowledge of the laws of Tefilin.
Canada Pegisha Exceeds Expectations
Canadian college students engaged in a weekend of fun, friends and Jewish learning during the Chabad on Campus Canada Pegisha at Camp Bnai Brith in Quebec March 9-11.
Timely Tales: An Extra Matzah
JLI presents its unique two-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from a timely tale, titled; An Extra Matzah.
Storage Garage off Kingston Ave. Goes up in Flames
A garage used from the storage of paper goods and plastic goods went up in flames Monday afternoon, shutting down Kingston Avenue for nearly two hours and causing significant damage.
Shomrim Apprehend Shoplifter with $200 of Soap
A shoplifter was apprehended after walking out of the Empire Kosher supermarket with over $200 worth of soap.
Children in Anchorage, Alaska, re-enact the crossing of the Red Sea following the Exodus from Egypt. (Photo: Lisa J. Seifert)
Prepping for Passover From Anchorage to Zanzibar
With Passover less than a week away, Rabbi Yossi Grossbaum was on the road Tuesday evening, delivering shmurah matzah to people in his community. Grossbaum, who with his wife, Goldie, co-directs the Chabad Jewish Community Center serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills and the surrounding region in California, will spend some 50 hours getting the round, handmade matzah to area residents before the holiday begins this Friday night, March 30.
8:00pm: Is Shlichus the Only Option?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 207, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Announcing the Winners of This Year’s MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay Contest! Yud Aleph Nissan, Yud Gimmel Nissan and Pesach; What Is the Connection Between the Rebbe as Leader of the 7th Generation and Malchus? What Does the Rebbe Want and Expect of Us? Is Shlichus the Only Option? Why Doesn’t Chabad Sing or Say the Piyutim like Chad Gadya? Why Is Golus Mitzrayim Not Include in the Four Goliyot (Exiles)?
New Engagement!
Yaak Kaplan (Baltimore, MD) and Chana Harrison (Montreal, Canada)
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