Massive Fire Causes Extensive Damage at the Alter Rebbe’s Ohel in Haditch
A massive fire broke out Friday night at the Ohel complex of the Alter Rebbe, causing millions in damages to one of the Chabad world’s most significant historic sites.
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Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Historic Pre-Revolution House in Flatbush, Today A Chabad House
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
A Business, Not a Handout
At first Mr. Bliner thought this was a new venture that Dovid had conceived. But then he heard from Mr. Meir Malka, whom Dovid had sent to him, that he used to purchase second-quality rolls directly for Deitsch Plastic. “I am out of this business,” Dovid told Mr. Malka, “and now it is Misha’s line.”
Baby Boy!
Shmuel and Mussie Wagner from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachar: 666 Crown St.
INBOX: Shabboss V’Nishmartem
This week is Shabbos Nachamu. We also lein Parshas Vo’eschanon, the highlight of which is the Aseres Hadibros. Much has been written and said about both and the fact that they occur together. So, it’s quite understandable that two pesukim in our parsha do not get as much attention.
New Engagement!
Asher Trestman (San Diego, CA) to Estie Shear (London, UK)
Front page of Pelech Harimon Hasidic discourses on Bereishis, Shemos, Vayikra, and Shir HaShirim, by Hillel of Paritch. Edition printed in Vilna 1887
Weekly Story: Mach Duh Eretz Yisroel – Transform Exile Into Eretz Yisroel
Being that this Shabbos is the 11th of Av, the yahrzeit of Reb Hillel HaLevi Paritcher, I thought it is only proper to mention something about Reb Hillel, and connect it to what I said in a class / farbrengen style on Tisha B’av about golus (exile) in general and Tisha B’av in particular.
Today’s Siyum Broadcast – Yud Av at 2:00pm
Today’s siyum on Maseches Makkos will be given by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Greenberg, educator at Machon Layahadus and mashpia at Kahal Chasidim.
New Engagement!
Yanky Rimler (Crown Heights) to Leah Abend (Sherman Oaks, CA) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 26th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Comfort We Earn—and the Comfort We Never Could
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman discusses the upcoming Shabbos Nachamu, and the special place that comfort has in our relationship with G-d.
Cast Wearing Package Thief Busted By Crown Heights Shomrim
A Crown Heights package thief, stumping around the community in a foot cast, was busted Thursday as he “undelivered” packages from porches and homes.
HY’D: Benayahu and Yuval, Who Rushed to Save Hikers, Killed in Terror Attack
Benayahu Melet, 32, and Yuval Ezra, 27, have been named as the fatally-shot victims of the Friday morning terror attack near Havat Gilad.
Weekly Letter: The Words We Use When Comforting the Bereaved
On this Shabbos Nachamu, following the sad day of Tisha b’Av,, when a period of comfort begins, we present a letter of consolation from the Rebbe. In it, the Rebbe gives his insight into the words we use when comforting the bereaved “The Almighty comfort you in the midst of all mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”
Trump Admin Announces Between 10% and 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor Imports
The Trump administration is ratcheting up tariffs on 60 countries that have failed to ban imports made from forced labor, as 10% global duties are set to expire Friday.
Tisha B’Av 5786 Observed at Shuls and Chabad Houses Across Paris and the Surrounding Area
On the occasion of Tisha B’Av 5786, communities gathered in Shuls and Chabad Houses throughout Paris and the surrounding area for the traditional prayers, the reading of Eichah and Kinot, commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Holy Temples in Jerusalem.
Bais Habechira Video With Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger – Day #19 – Final Beis Hamikdash Class & Special Message
In today’s class we continue to look into the structure, functions, and history of the Bais Hamikdash.
Menachem Hager gets an Aliya for 105th birthday
Rabbi Aron Lieberman of Chabad of Inverrary met Menachem over 40 years ago as a man who was in his 60’s. Today (Tisha B’Av) Rabbi Lieberman filmed Menachem celebrating his 105th birthday ka”h.
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