Preparations have been underway for the first election of Directors of the Vaad Hakohol and Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in 14 years. The Shul Representatives, who play a crucial role in this process, recently held an independent meeting to address important matters related to the upcoming election.
In preparation for 11 Nissan, Mayor Stefan Densmore – Mayor of Golf Manor Ohio – visited Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati to read and present the Education Day proclamation. The proclamation designates 11 Nissan and “Education and Sharing Day”. Mayor Densmore joins the Mayor of Cincinnati and the Governor of Ohio who have done the same.
An early morning blaze tore through Chassidim 110, a predominantly Lubavitch Shul in Pomona Heights Wednesday, leaving the Shul a smoking ruin, but thankfully without injuries.
With Pesach around the corner, 800 Yeshiva Students heading on Merkos Shlichus participated in a Yom Iyun to gain guidance from veteran Shluchim. Workshops covered halachic queries and Seder tips to help them maximize the experience of those who attend.
Sholom Ber Gurary (Buffalo, NY) to Mussie Baumgarten (Rockaway, NJ) L’Chaim: Tuesday, May 7th, 8:00pm at the JCM Lower Level
Binyomin Wilhelm (Zhitomir, Ukraine) to Chaya Sosonkin (Brooklyn, NY)
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki visited the ruins of the 2,000-year-old city of Koumran, an archaeological site in the West Bank overlooking the west bank of the Dead Sea. The city sits on the historic boundary of Judea, Idumea, and Perea, and in the territory of the Roman province of Judea at the time the site was attacked and destroyed by the Romans.
Two girls were born to Zalman and Chaya (nee Slonim) Phillips from East Flatbush!
Talmidim of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Heights were remarkably involved and successful in this year’s Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos! A total of 186 Talmidim participated in the Chidon. Six of their 8th grade students completed Kol Hatorah Kula.
“Good Night My Child” nightly video of the Rebbe, now with more features.
Some 50 boxes containing the personal archives of the renowned religious leader, philosopher, and respected moral voice were received today in Jerusalem.
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in 2023 rose by 110% in New York, reaching 1,218 total incidents – the highest number ever recorded by ADL in the state and the second highest number recorded in any state across the country last year.
A Day-by-Day Halachic Guide by Horav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, shlita, Member of the Badatz of Crown Heights has now been released with detailed instructions on the laws and customs for Pesach from the 13th of Nissan through the 26th of Nissan.
The Orthodox Union, (OU), has released a Kashrus Alert regarding Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan regarding the unauthorized use of the OU symbol.
We are excited to announce that Rabbi Dovid Markel will be joining the Hanhala Staff of Bais Medrash Chabad of Pittsburgh.
Subsidized bus service to and from the Ohel will be expanded in honor of Yud Aleph Nissan beginning Thursday, the 11th of Nissan through Sunday, the 13th of Nissan.
