New Engagement!
Aryeh Zeiler (Pomona, NY) to Faigy Marvin (Miami, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 5:00pm at 6 South Ridge Rd Pomona, NY
Kinus HaMechanchim to Feature Dedicated Tracks for Every Chinuch RoleNo two roles in Chinuch are the same.
With registration now underway, Merkos’s Chinuch Office has announced focused programming for this year’s Kinus, with dedicated tracks built around the many distinct roles within Chinuch.
Cheder Chabad of Florida Set to Purchase First Permanent Campus After Two-Year Journey
Two years ago, after being forced to leave its previous building, the Cheder faced uncertainty with the coming school year approaching. In an unexpected turn of events, a rare opportunity became available: a 10-acre, 65,000-square-foot campus featuring classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, commercial kitchen, athletic fields, courts, and ample parking.
Unhinged California Raisin Heir Arrested After Antisemitic Terror Campaign Against Chabad Shliach
The California Post obtained several videos of Lion Raisins scion Bruce Lion allegedly harassing neighbor Rabbi Zushe Cunin from the balcony of his $5.3 million mansion, screaming nonsensical grievances he has with the Jewish faith or with the religious leader himself.
New Release: When the Rebbe Chose the Theme for Detroit’s Camp Gan Israel
As schools across the country wrap up the academic year and camps prepare to open for the summer, a newly published response from the Rebbe offers a glimpse into the message he wanted emphasized at Camp Gan Israel in Detroit.
No Shortcuts in the Dollar Line
When he came to the Rebbe to receive a dollar with a blessing, he would wait in the long line together with everyone despite his age. People would approach him and ask why he was waiting like the others: “Such an elderly, honored philanthropist would surely be permitted to skip the line.” Dovid would tell them, out of reverence, “When you come to the Rebbe, you need to wait in line.”
The Long History of Crown Heights With Shmully Blesofsky
Shmully Blesofsky, a Crown Heights native who has studied the neighborhood, provides a long-form history of the Shchuna available as a video on YouTube. Check It Out!
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #9, Warsaw Cemetery
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.
New Engagement!
Moshe Lein (Crown Heights) to Chaya Nadler L’Chaim: Sunday, June 14th, 6:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
BESHT: Hachono for Gimmul Tammuz
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Velly Slavin is a Shliach in Malvern Victoria, Australia. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Hachono for Gimmul Tammuz.
Yale University Professor Paul Franks Interviews Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky
Yale University Professor Paul Franks interviewed Rabbi Chaim Yehudah (Yudel) Krinsky, the personal secretary of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe OBM and Secretary General of the Lubavitch movement.
Weekly Story: An Honest Discussion
As this Shabbos is Shabbos Mevorchim chodesh Tammuz, and every farbrengen is going to be centered on the Rebbe and how to strengthen not merely our connection or hiskashrus to him, but our commitment to carry through on his ideals, and fulfill his requests, I decided to write the following article, before Gimmel Tammuz.
When the Rebbe Mentioned “Siri” by a Farbrengen
The Rebbe held 38 farbrengens on Shabbos Parshas Shelach (see image below for a full list). The sichos from these farbrengens span over 1,000 pages in the Yiddish Hanochos (transcripts) in Sichos Kodesh, and around 120 pages in the 12 English Hanochos published by Sichos in English.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Eighty-Five Years Strong — And Growing
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman peels apart a delicate question, how do you approach a person or issue that is in contradiction within the realms of Torah. The answer may astound you.
Fireworks Injure Crown Heights Youth as Shomrim Warns of Dangerous Trend
As summer approaches and fireworks become increasingly common in neighborhood parks and streets, Crown Heights residents are being urged to take the dangers seriously after another child was injured in a fireworks-related incident.
New Engagment!
Yossi Ouaki (Suresnes, France) to Raizy Kulski (Paris, France)
85 Years Later: Explore the Building That Changed a Hemisphere
In honor of this milestone, the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, is encouraging families, educators, shluchim, and communities to experience 770 more deeply through its immersive, self-guided 3D tour.
