AskTheRav Marks 7 Years of Global Halacha Revolution
AskTheRav celebrates seven years of a global revolution in providing clear, reliable halachic guidance for Lubavitchers in Crown Heights and beyond.
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Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Sparks Alarm as Crown Heights Groups Urge Unity Ahead of Mayoral Primary
In response to Mamdani’s growing influence, Crown Heights United and Crown Heights PAC—the political groups in the neighborhood—have announced a joint slate of endorsements, marking a rare show of unity.
And The Launchpad Auction Winners Are…
Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway thanks the Crown Heights community and beyond for fueling our mission by purchasing auction tickets. Your support helps ignite our Launchpad, propelling every talmid to reach new heights.
Weekly Letter: United As One at the Giving of the Torah on Sinai
As we prepare to receive the Torah on Shavuos – we share a letter where the Rebbe explains the mystery of how one nation – a people so different and diversified one from the other, could be united as one at the giving of the Torah on Sinai.
Hundreds of Students Honored at Oholei Torah’s Largest Chalukas Haprosim Yet
This week, Oholei Torah proudly hosted its annual Chalukas Haprosim, a deeply inspiring event recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of 577 Talmidim who participated in the Mishnayos and Tanya Baal Peh as a Matona for the Rebbe’s birthday, Yud Alef Nissan.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Releases Second Magazine Issue In Time For Shavuos
Lubavitcher Yeshiva has released its second issue of its ground-breaking magazine just in time for Shavuos.
Here’s My Story: Chasid M.D.
Dr. Moshe Feldman was a pediatric specialist who practiced medicine for nearly 50 years – in the Bronx, and later in Crown Heights – until his passing in 2021. He was interviewed in January 2012.
JLI: The Unlikely Journey of Two College Students to Judaism
When a student saw his peers putting on tefillin, singing Shabbat songs, and dancing with joy, he turned to the rabbi and asked: “What is this madness?” The rabbi smiled: “This isn’t madness—it’s the neshama waking up.”
Biarritz Restaurant Updates Kashrus Certification To A Lakewood Hechsher
The Biarritz Restaurant located in Crown Heights has switched Hechshers, updating to a Lakewood Hechsher in the most recent switch.
HY’D: David Libi, From Malachei Hashalom, Fell in Battle in Gaza
David, 19, worked for a private company contracted by the Defense Ministry and was killed by an explosive device.
The Full Collection of Rabbi Sholem Perl’s Timeless Treasures
Prepare to be swept away into a world of heartwarming, theatrical tales that will ignite your child’s imagination! Step into a world where Yiddishkeit shines through every tale!
Large Power Outage in Brooklyn Caused by Overhead Power Line, Repaired Within An Hour
Con Edison crews quickly restored service to 5,397 customers in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, and 4,373 customers in the Tilden section tonight following a brief outage due to a failure on an overhead cable.
For the first time in decades, from this summer, the Jewish community of North Dakota will finally have a mikvah to call their own.
North Dakota’s New Mikvah Returns Pillar of Jewish Life to Northern Plains
When the new mikvah opens in early summer in Fargo, N.D., it will be the first one in the northern plains for more than half a century.
Ryanair Extends Israel Flight Suspension Through July
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair announced on Wednesday a significant extension of its flight suspension to Israel, pushing cancellations through July 31.
Urgent Alert: NYC Tax Lien Sale Looms on Erev Shavuos – Act Now to Protect Your Property
Recognizing the severe implications of this sale, especially with Yom Tov coinciding with the deadline, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) has been working tirelessly to alert community members.
New Engagement!
Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)
Day-To-Day Halacha Guide For Shavuos From The Badatz
Enjoy the new Day-to-Day Halacha Guide Shavuos 5785 Edition from Rabbi Braun of the Badatz Includes laws, customs and inspiration to make Kabbalas Hatorah this year as joyful, insightful and easy as possible.
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