Group of 8 Robs Family Dollar, Assaults Worker
A group of eight people forced their way into and robbed a Family Dollar located on the corner of Atlantic and Ralph Avenues on the northeastern edge of Crown Heights.
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Sole Jewish School in Southwest Florida Thrives
A small but strong K-8 educational institution founded by Rabbi Yitzchok and Nechamie Minkowicz, co-directors of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, is a cornerstone for the area’s Jewish community.
Video: Boy Rescues Baby Brother From Fall
A South Florida Jewish boy is being hailed a hero, after he dashed to his baby brother’s rescue as the infant fell off a changing table, which was captured on video.
Video: How Can One Merit to See G-d?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Vayeira. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can one merit to see G-d?
Sifting Through ‘Tons’ of Trash to Locate Tefillin
Dozens of volunteers have been hard at work for over two days sifting through tons of trash in an upstate landfill in an effort to locate a set of Tallis and Tefillin – that had been initially thought to have been stolen, which surveillance video revealed had actually fallen into a trashcan.
College Students Conclude JewFest Weekend at Ohel
As 1,200 college students checked out of Crown Heights, and the invigorating ‘JewFest’ Shabbaton experience, their last stop was the Ohel.
Help Fund an Operation that will Save a Little Girl
For most children, the question of what they want/prefer to eat and what to put on their sandwich is the norm and expected. But for Dinush Rivkin, a young four and half year old little girl from Kiryat Malachi, she doesn’t even know what normal food is or how it tastes. Now we have a chance to help!
Following Tragedies, MTA Considers Subway Barriers
Transit officials in New York City are reconsidering adding barriers on subway platforms following a string of recent tragedies involving subway trains.
New Engagement!
Abi Naparstek (Crown Heights) and Rochel Greenberg (El Paso, TX)
Chabad of Berlin
Berlin Chabad Receives $2 Million from German Govt.
Chabad-Lubavitch in Berlin will receive $2.15 million from a $1.75 billion pot intended for cultural institutions and projects in the German capital city, the JTA reports.
Picture of the Day: Dudu in 770
A CrownHeights.info reader spotted Jewish music and Broadway star Dudu Fisher davening Mincha in 770 today.
Photos: Tosh Rebbe’s Havdalah at Florida Chabad
The Rebbe of Tosh, Rabbi Elimelch Segal-Loewy Shlita, makes Havdalah at the Chabad Center of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this past Motzei Shabbos as Shliach Rabbi Moishe Meir Lipszyc looks on.
Wednesday: Rally at the Ohel
On Wednesday, 15 Cheshvan (November 16), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12, featuring crafts, a raffle, Sandwiches and an amazing program. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Russian Prime Minister Visits Holocaust Museum
Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev paid a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocuast Museum this past Friday, amid a visit to the Holy Land, accompanied by Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Daughter of Nazi Who Killed Rebbe’s Brother Asks Forgiveness
Dnepropetrovsk’s Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki and his wife Chana received a delegation from Germany that came to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust killed at the Igren Hospital during WWII. Among them was Mrs. Lilo Bhatia, the daughter of the German officer responsible for the murder.
Kinus Team Announces Banquet Guest Speaker
The Kinus Vaad has announced that Mr. Malcolm Hoenlein will be the Guest Speaker at the Gala Banquet of the Kinus Hashluchim 5777.
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