Blaze Tears Through Apartment Building
A fire tore through a 4th floor apartment in a building on Carroll Street in Crown Heights. One firefighter was injured battling the blaze.
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Armed Mugger Attacks 3 Crown Heights Women
Three Jewish women were the victims of mugging attacks in separate incidents throughout Sunday afternoon and evening in Crown Heights. One victim had her purse stolen with over $3,000 worth of jewelry, while the other two victims were held up at knifepoint.
Registration for NYC Menorah Parade Opens
The annual New York City Car Menorah Parade will take place on Monday night, the third night of Chanukah, and registration is now open.
Video Gallery: A Day of Liberation
On 19 Kislev in 5559 (1798), the Alter Rebbe, R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi, was released after being imprisoned by the Russian authorities. This Monday marks 218 years since the origin of this holiday known among Chassidim as the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus. A playlist of nine videos in connection with Yud Tes Kislev that was compiled by JEM and shared with the community in honor of this auspicious day.
Axanya: The Jewish Answer to Airbnb
After months of planning and development, Crown Heights brothers Menachem and Sholomke Nagar are proud and excited to unveil Axanya, a service which enables Jewish travelers to focus on their experience instead of consuming precious time on finding ways to maintain a Jewish lifestyle while on the go.
File photo: Last year's convention.
Registration Opens for High School Convention
The annual Chabad Inter-High School Convention is gearing up for another spectacular weekend filled with inspiration, unity, and its impact lasts a lifetime.
Women and Girls to ‘Light Up Brooklyn’
A new Mivtzoim campaign, “Light up Brooklyn,” invites women to bring the light of Chanukah to local Brooklynites. Participants will bring Chanukah festivities to residents’ doorsteps through visiting families, seniors, and local venues.
Detroit Yeshivah Students Set to Light Up City
In the hallways of Lubavitch Yeshiva-Zekelman Campus in Oak Park, Mich., just miles from Detroit proper, the anticipation is palpable as the “Friday Boys”—named for their weekly journeys spreading Judaism around the metropolitan area—prepare to bring extra light and energy to the city throughout the eight days of Chanukah.
New Engagement!
Baruch (ben Yonah) Edelkopf (Crown Heights) and Mushka (bas Zev) Sharfstein (Crown Heights)
Shloshim for Reb Meilach to Be Held in Morristown
A gathering to mark the Shloshim – 30 days – since the passing of beloved Mashpia Rabbi Elimelech Zwiebel, OBM, will take place Tuesday evening in Morristown, NJ.
8:00pm: What Are the Three Greatest Challenges Facing Our Community Today?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 142, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: What Are the Three Greatest Challenges Facing Our Community Today? How Has Chassidus Evolved Over the Past 218 Years? If G-d Failed Me, Why Should I Trust Him? Should Political Differences Be a Factor in Choosing a Mate?
ULY-OP and Hamesivta Aim to Raise $200,000
Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway and HaMesivta have launched a 24 hour campaign to raise $200,000, which will enable them to continue having a positive impact on the lives and minds of the next generation of Jewish children.
Oholei Torah Holds Early Division Melavah Malka
Grades Pre-1A, 1st and 2nd of Oholei Torah had their annual Melavah Malka, on Motzai Shabbos. Students together with their fathers and grandfathers packed into the ballroom for a program filled with learning, entertainment and prizes.
Rabbi Krinsky Calls for Joining Chalukas Hashas
With the approach of the Chag HaGeulah of Yud-Tes Kislev, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky released an open letter to the community, reminding everyone to to take part in the annual ‘Chalukas Hashas,’ an initiative begun by the Alter Rebbe following his release from prison.
Baby Girl!
Benzi and Pnina (nee Klinger) Kluwgant (Jerusalem, Israel)
Baby Boy!
Avrohom and Nechama Dina (nee Feldman) Keller (Crown Heights)
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