Video Playlist: Purim with the Rebbe
Chassidim always felt privileged when granted the opportunity to spend Purim with the Rebbe. No matter the year or the specifics of the time, Purim in the Rebbe’s presence was always a memorable experience.
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Bakery owner Levi Gombo serving customers. Illustration Photo.
Gombo’s Bakery to Reopen Purim
After being shuttered for two weeks, Gombo’s Bakery on Kingston Avenue will reopen on Purim, bakery owner Levi Gombo tells CrownHeights.info.
Weekly Thought: Two Kinds of Stones
Why did the Kohein have two sets of stones with the inscription of the 12 Shvatim? Why were they different in style and detail? What lesson does this serve for us, ordinary people? Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, Shliach to Doral, FL, shares his thoughts on this week’s Parsha – Tetzaveh.
Weekly Story: Apathy and Indifference Equals…
Turning to the Baal Shem Tov they inquired; “Rebbe you have taught us that everything a Jew sees or hears, he is supposed to learn from it, in his or her service to the Creator. What lesson can we learn from this? Are we to consider ourselves as sinners, as one who serves Idols G-d forbid?!
Weekly JLI Video: When God Laughed
JLI presents its unique one-minute video featuring a powerful and relevant message from the weekly Parsha. This week’s video for Purim is titled: When God Laughed.
PSA: Daylight Savings Time Begins Motzai Shabbos
Daylight Savings Time begins on Motzai Shabbos Purim and we ‘spring ahead’ – at 2:00am it will become 3:00am – taking away an hour of sleep. This is the first time in history that the clock is changed on Purim.
Mayor, Governor Visit JCM; Pledge Reward for Info on Threats
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced an increase in the reward amount – from New York State’s current $5,000 reward to a joint State-City $20,000 reward – for any information leading to an arrest and conviction for a hate crime.
Just One Shabbos in Dallas
From across the Lone Star State, children from all walks of life gather at the Chabad of Dallas center to observe one Shabbos that may change them forever.
Camp Emunah Announces Head Staff
Camp Emunah B’nos Yaakov Yehudah is proud to announce the head staff for the 1st Session of the Junior Division for the summer of 5777.
Photos: Taanis Esther in Moscow
The Jewish community of Moscow, Russia, observed the Mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel during Mincha on Taanis Esther, which was followed by a lavish break fast meal following Maariv.
CSSY founder Rabbi Shimshon Stock receives dollars and blessings from the Rebbe.
Purim Marks 10th Yahrzeit of R’ Shimshon Stock OBM
This Purim marks Reb Shimshon Stock‘s 10th yahrzeit, and the family is inviting the community to visit the Stock Porch on Purim and donate to his cherished organization, Chevra Simchas Shabbos V’Yom Tov (CSSY). “We know Shimshon will be thrilled to see you there,” they said.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique collection of photos of the Rebbe during Shachris on Purim, 1961.
Purim Story Draft Found in Nissan Mindel’s Archives
In honor of Purim, we present a manuscript found in the Archives of the Rebbe’s trusted secretary and celebrated author of children’s books Nissan Mindel, featuring the annotated draft of a fascinating Purim story.
Megillah to Be Read Every Hour on the Hour
Congregation Agudas Yisroel, located at 456 Crown St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.], invites all members of the community to hear the reading of the Megillah this Purim.
Winners of Hadar Hatorah Purim Raffle Announced
The 16 lucky winners of Hadar Hatorah’s 18th annual Purim raffle, the proceeds of which benefit the Crown Heights Yeshiva under the auspices of the NCFJE, have been announced.
How an Oligarch Found Faith and Created a Community
Ukrainian billionaire Gennadiy Bogolyubov tells the UK Jewish News how he reconnected with Judaism and set up Jewish hubs in London and at home in Dnepropetrovsk.
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