Global Seder Sichos Held in Honor of Yud Shvat
More than 200 Bochurim from around the world gathered together on Erev Yud Shevat for a special Seder Limud in the Rebbe’s Torah.
Picture of the Day: Palm Springs, California
In a stunning reversal from the fact that Satmar was vehemently opposed to the Rebbe’s Tefilin campaign when it was first launched in the late 60s and 70s, the Rebbe of Satmar-Kiryas Yoel, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, helped a young man put on Tefilin at the Chabad Center of Palm Springs, California.
Tonight: 67th Anniversary of Yud Shvat
Tonight is Yud Shvat; on this day 67 years ago the Frierdiker Rebbe passed away, and exactly one year later the Rebbe assumed leadership of the Lubavitch movement. We present for out readers a collection of videos and learning material, specially produced and compiled for this auspicious day.
Video: Ivri Anochi – I’m a Jew and I’m Proud
See it: Benny Friedman‘s hit new song “Ivri Anochi – I’m a Jew and I’m Proud”, an upbeat tune touting Jewish pride, was released today in the form of a music video.
8:00pm: What Is the Relevance of Yud Shvat Today?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 149, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: What is the Meaning and Relevance of Yud Shvat Today? How Do We Really Know That We Have a Purpose? Are Yoga and Chassidus Compatible? I Know What Chassidus Teaches About Positivity but It Doesn’t Actually Help Me!
Rabbi Zeilingold Farbrengs in Miami
Rabbi Asher Zeilingold, longtime leader of Adath Israel synagogue in S. Paul, MN, farbrenged at Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami.
New Engagement!
Moshe Denburg (Coral Springs, FL) and Mushky Rubin (Albany, NY)
Subway Commuters Come Together to Erase Swastikas
A heartwarming story of New Yorkers coming together to combat hatred is going viral in america’s newsrooms. It occurred last night, Saturday, on the 1 train, where commuters were horrified to discover swastikas scrawled on every advertisement and every window.
CNN Panel Discusses Trump’s Shabbat Troubles
The influence of Jared Kushner’s Shabbat observance on his father-in-law President Donald Trump’s behavior was the subject of a brief discussion earlier this week by a CNN panel.
Video: Virgin Atlantic Has Special Announcement for Bochurim
A group of Bochurim, traveling from London to New York, got a special shout out from the flight crew of a Virgin Atlantic flight. The group of students from the Yeshiva Gedolah of London were en route to partake in […]
Baby Girl!
Tzvi Hirsh and Rikki (nee Gurevich) Altein (Crown Heights)
Bochurim Learn About the Rebbe’s Youth
Some 200 Bochurim and Anash gathered Motzei Shabbos at the Kolel in Crown Heights for a fascinating presentation on the Rebbe’s early years, including his childhood and youth.
The (Released Time) Student Becomes the Teacher
In the offices of the NCFJE, surrounded by shelves of neatly packed briefcases, sits Rabbi Shazak Zirkind in his classic hat and frock. With a smile that melts your heart he says that he would do everything in his power to help even one Jewish child. And he means it.
Video: Carpool Karaoke with Shmueli Ungar
Shmueli Ungar takes a drive with Meir Kay as he discusses his album, life as a singer, and of course some good old fashioned singing together along the way.
VIDEO: Man’s Clothes Stolen in Friday Night Robbery
A Jewish man was robbed at gunpoint on Friday night in Far Rockaway by a thief who made him take off his clothes before fleeing with them.
Weekly Thought: Keeping the Korban Pesach at Home
Why was the first Korban Pesach taken three days in advance of the actual offering? Why was it kept in their homes? Parshas Bo is read always on the Shabbos preceding Yud Shvat, what’s the connection? Rabbi Avrohom Brashevitzky, Shliach to Doral, FL, shares his thoughts on this week’s Parsha – Bo.
Weekly Story: The Greatest Comeback
One year our friend Yaakov received a phone call, Yisroel, his best friend for many years was calling to inform him that he finally found his bashert, a wonderful lady and the chassunah is going to take place sometime later in the year. Yaakov wished Yisroel mazal tov and told him, ‘Nothing will prevent me from attending your wedding. Not even a blizzard. We waited so long for this wonderful day, count me in. And of course if I can help you in any way, please call, it would be my pleasure.”
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