New Engagement!
Menachem Mendel Liberow (Boca Raton, FL) to Leah Simon (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 4th, 8:30pm at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown Street – Big Hall
6th Annual Fundraising Seminar to Equip a New Generation of Shluchim
Merkos 302’s New Shluchim Desk brings back its flagship full-day masterclass, led by fundraising expert Rabbi Elazar Green, to give newer Shluchim the mindset and tools to build a lasting financial foundation from day one.
Soldier Arrested Over “Moshiach Patch” Released From Jail
A Nahal Brigade soldier who was imprisoned for wearing a patch bearing the word “Moshiach” in the presence of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir was released from military prison on Wednesday after serving 18 days behind bars.
Infant in Critical Condition After Being Left in Vehicle in Kfar Chabad
A four-month-old infant was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after being found unconscious inside a parked vehicle in Kfar Chabad.
Ask the Rabbi: Meaningful Chats and Viral Moments on the Beltline
On any given morning, the Atlanta Beltline moves the way most city trails do — runners with earbuds, dog walkers, cyclists cutting through. Just off the pavement in the Old Fourth Ward, though, something stops people mid-stride: a cart, a bearded rabbi, and a small sign.
Vendors to Showcase Resources for Hundreds of Educators at Kinus HaMechanchim
Following last year’s inaugural Fair, the Merkos Chinuch Office is once again inviting organizations and businesses to present their programs, materials, and services to mechanchim and school leaders from around the world.
Simche Friedman In A Sweet and Joyful Chasidic Song – “Oineg Shabbos”
After a series of singles in a variety of styles, Chasidic singer Simche Friedman presents the first song from his second album (to be released soon) – “Oineg Shabbos” – a gentle and joyful waltz, with a Jewish scent of yesteryear.
Crown Heights Hotel Switches To Transitional Housing for “Unhoused” New Yorkers Diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness
NYC Health + Hospitals has announced that it will be expanding its Bridge to Home program to Brooklyn, building on the success of the program’s Manhattan site. The new site will be located at 1464 Atlantic Ave (Mirage Hotel) in Crown Heights.
High-Energy and Modern Rendition of a Joyous Chabad Niggun
Listen to this uplifting Simcha Niggun that will get you up on your feet dancing with its infectious and powerful energy. It is the perfect track for any wedding, celebration, or festive event.
Kfar Saba Celebration Marks 70th Birthday of Shliach Rabbi Yoel Yamini
On Sunday evening, a special celebration was held in honor of the 70th birthday of Rabbi Yoel Yamini, the Rebbe’s shliach in Kfar Saba. Hundreds of friends, community members, and well-wishers gathered to pay tribute to his decades of devoted service on behalf of the city’s residents and the broader community.
Will We Dream When Moshiach Comes?
A new 20-minute episode of the Classic Take Podcast, “What Types of Dreams Will We Have in the Future?”, explores a fascinating question: what will happen to dreams in the era of Moshiach?
JCCGCI Secures Nearly $15 Million to Expand High-Quality After-School and Summer Programming at Crown Heights Mosdos
The major award will significantly expand JCCGCI’s after-school and summer programming for children and families in Crown Heights.
A Bracha 50 Years Ago Comes True Today
You’ve probably heard that our Chabad House in Simcha Monica is running a matching campaign these days. But I want to give you the back story – the incredible back story.
Honda Recalls 99,000 Vehicles, Including Odysseys, Over Flaw That Could Trigger Unintended Airbag Deployment
The recall covers an estimated 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026, according to a May 21 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Jew Project: Olivia S. Raykhman, Commissioned Officer in The U.S. Air Force
Olivia S. Raykhman, a Commissioned Officer in The U.S. Air Force whose decorated career in the US armed Force mirror her accomplishments in Jewish social programs, sat down with Yisroel Teitelbaum of the Jew Project for a portrait.
Baby Boy!
Moshe and Chaya Mushka (nee Sherr) Levi from Pomona, NY had a baby boy!
Op-Ed: The Shidduch Crisis We Don’t Talk About – Saying No Before Giving It a Chance
Everyone talks about the “shidduch crisis.” We discuss demographics, age gaps, resumes, references, and matchmaking strategies. But there is another crisis quietly unfolding in our community: the normalization of saying no before giving something a real chance.
