New Engagement!
Shloimy Cohen (London, UK) to Raizel Wilhelm (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
CKids Shabbaton Continues to Inspire Months Later
A weekend with eternal impact. Despite the CKids Shabbaton taking place months ago, heartwarming stories of families strengthening their Jewish identity as a result of that Shabbos keep pouring in.
Op-Ed: Urgent Call for Responsible Scooter Use in Our Community
Dear community, I encourage everyone to read the following piece on the growing dangerous trend in our neighborhood involving the reckless use of oversized electric scooters by young individuals. This issue affects the safety of our streets and the well-being of our children. Let’s have an open dialogue in the comment section, as I believe this is one of the best ways to bring about positive change among us. Thank you.
Harav Moshe Wolfson OBM’s Life Of Chasidus
Rabbi Wolfson, who was born in 1925, learned much about Chasidus by observing Rabbi Mendlowitz, his teacher. One example of Chasidic discipline he received from Rabbi Mendlowitz was the acceptance of all Chasidic disciplines from Satmar to Lubavitch, Satmar being more emotional and Chabad being more intellectual.
BDE: Binyamina Fraidel Sherman, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Binyamina Fraidel (Barbara) Sherman OBM, a resident of Crown Heights who passed away Erev Shabbos.
JLI: How I Became the First Hasidic Female New York State Supreme Court Justice
In this captivating interview with Ruchie Freier, a trailblazing New York State Supreme Court Justice, she shares her remarkable journey from growing up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Borough Park to achieving her dreams in the legal field. Justice Frier discusses the pivotal moment at 30 when she decided to pursue higher education and a legal career.
Mothers of TTOP Bring Six Days of Creation to Life
Last week, talmidim of Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway Kita Aleph celebrated their first siyum on Parshas Bereishis. The event highlighted the boys’ dedication and achievements in completing Parshas Bereishis along with 250 Chumash Milim, in addition to Shoroshim and prefixes.
Optimizing Mothers Podcast: Episode #27 In Touch with your Neshama
In Episode #27 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau and guest Devori Nussbaum discuss how “Moach Shalit Al Halev” (the mind ruling the heart) influences optimal parenting. By harnessing cognitive faculties to manage emotional responses, parents can engage more thoughtfully and intentionally with their children.
A Series of Celebrations in Moscow’s Jewish Children’s Home
As the summer season begins, it is with great satisfaction that the administration of Moscow’s Jewish Children’s Home is getting ready for a series of joyous celebrations. A number of its graduates are engaged and about to be married.
New Engagement!
Dovid Perlov (S Jose, CA) to Simcha Ignashkin (Ukraine/Israel) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at F.R.E.E.
BDE: Harav Moshe Wolfson zt”l, Legendary Menahel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas
With great sadness we report the passing of the legendary Mashgiach of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas and and Rav of Emunas Yisrael Harav Moshe Wolfson zt”l, a Gaon with a close relationship to the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Weddings Are So Loud, Make It Louder
Weddings are so loud. The music is so loud you can’t hear yourself think. And only when you put in your earplugs can you feel how loud it really is, because now you can feel the bass vibrating in your table and through your chair.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rabbi Yosef Menachem Mendel Tenenbaum, Principal United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
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.
New Engagement!
Mendel Borochov (Crown Heights) to Sarah Lezell (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, June 23rd, 8:00pm at the JCM
BESHT: Arrest and liberation of the Friediker Rebbe
Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Michoel Seligson will be giving this week’s shiur on the arrest and liberation of the Friediker Rebbe.
New Engagement!
Shneur Schtroks (Cologne, Germany) to Penini Sosover (Nachlat Har Chabad, EY)
Weekly Story: A Surprising Call 46 Years Later
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my Merkos Shlichus to Eastern Canada, which took place in the summer of 5738 (1978). Together with Dovid Wilansky, the two of us visited cities and small towns in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Now I will relate what I have just been informed.
