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Sendy (ben R’ Menachem Mendel OBM) Labkowsky (Los Angeles, CA) and Mali (bas Avrohom) New (Crown Heights)
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Mayor De Blasio Questioned By Prosecutors
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio arrived to meet with federal prosecutors on Friday morning as part of their lengthy investigation into whether people involved in fundraising for his election campaign broke corruption laws, according to news reports.
Photos: CTeen Takes On Times Square
Times Square was jam packed and full of energy on Motzai Shabbos at the most spirited CTeen Havdalah ceremony to date. Despite the rain, thousands of teens joined together for an awe-inspiring and memorable havdalah.
Gemach Loans Megillos in Memory of Beloved Sofer
For eight months, Rabbi Mendy Gorman, OBM, fought for life. He fought it both physically — with the care of medical professionals, and spiritually — with the support of family and friends worldwide. Through it all, Mendy’s Yiras Shamayim only strengthened; with good news a “Baruch Hashem,” and with setbacks a “Gam Zu L’tova.”
Eli Marcus Releases New Song
We are proud to share with our readers some new music from Eli Marcus. The current release is a cover of Chaim Israel‘s mega hit “Melech Haolam,” composed by Udi Damari, with an uplifting new arrangement.
8:40pm: Cteen Havdalah Live from Times Square
Experience Havdalah like never before! Join 2,000 CTeen’ers live as they take over Times Square with a massive Havdalla and Jewish concert at the Crossroads of the World. Broadcast starts at 8:40pm here on CrownHeights.info
Weekly Living Torah Video: The King’s Choice
In this week’s Living Torah program, JEM presents a clip with a recording of when both the Ashkenazic and Sephardic chief rabbis of Israel visited the Rebbe in 1986. During a fascinating conversation, the Rebbe brings up the topic of free choice and its application to those in power.
Gombo’s Bakery Shuttered on Erev Shabbos
Customers seeking to buy Challahs for Shabbos were shocked to discover that the popular Gombo’s Bakery on Kingston Avenue was closed, and a “Marshal’s Legal Possession” notice was posted on the front door.
Oholei Torah Issues Statement Reassuring Parents
A recent development connected to Oholei Torah, the flagship boys’ school in Crown Heights, prompted the school to issue a statement to parents. “There is no indication at all that any current student has been negatively impacted,” the statement reads.
Weekly Story: If the Rebbe Said So, It Is So
While Reb Simcha was walking, he suddenly turned around and went back into Rabbi Klein’s office. “Reb Binyomin, if you had not submitted the letter to the Rebbe, can I have it back. I have to write something else,” he said.
Weekly Thought: Fulfilling the Mitzvah of Azov Ta’azov
Does one’s donkey need to actually collapse for me to become obligated to assist? What’s the application of this Mitzva on a day to day basis? Does one need to suffer an mishap for me to become obligated to assist? Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, Shliach to Doral, FL, shares his thoughts on this week’s Parsha – Mishpatim.
First Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Josh Gordon to Be Marked
This Sunday evening, the Los Angeles community will come together to mark the first Yahrzeit of Rabbi Yehoshua Binyomin Gordon z”l. Thousands of people are impacted on a daily basis by the programs and reach of Chabad of the Valley, the organization Rabbi Gordon built for over 40 years. Rabbi Gordon, along with his associate Rabbi Mordechai Einbinder, inspired an explosion of Jewish observance and activity in the greater San Fernando Valley, establishing 26 Chabad Houses in an area with a diverse Jewish population of more than 250,000.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe during the recital of a Maamar, circa early 1960s.
Canadian Prime Minister Encourages CKids Unity Event
On Sunday, February 12, CKids International hosted a Day of Unity, bringing together children from ten communities across the greater Toronto area.
