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 Chabad lone solder fighting in the Egoz Battalion that saw heavy fighting in Lebanon was injured, and Tehillim has been requested for his complete Refuah.
The IDF announces the deaths of seven soldiers who were killed during fighting in southern Lebanon today.
On Sept. 17, Galit Hasidim, a mother of four from the Israeli coastal town of Ashdod, sat near a sofer, a ritual scribe, as he inscribed two letters in a new Torah scroll. Together with her 18-year-old son, Eliya, she dedicated these letters to the memory of her eldest son Naor and his girlfriend Sivan, who were killed on Oct. 7 in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I was uncertain as how I should proceed concerning A Taste of Chassidus. I received various thoughts and then I discussed it with my mashpia. Based on his advice, I am changing also the presentation of the Weekly story as well, and bezras Hashem I will be deriving inspirations or thoughts from the stories, instead of just relating a story, more like a farbrengen style.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Thursday-Friday, October 3-4 for Rosh Hashanah. Meters remain in effect.
The new Tashlich location located at 760 Montgomery St., the corner building on Albany Ave and Montgomery Street, will be opening again for its second year. Located next to the sidewalk, the fish will be swimming in a constructed pond that can be seen by looking over the low building wall.
As we approach the first Yartzheit of our beloved son, Levi A”H, on Shabbat Shuva, 3 Tishri (Tzom Gedalya), October 5, we invite you to honor his memory through the words of those who cherished him.
Kova Hat, a deluxe hat brand known for its craftsmanship and attention to detail, is thrilled to introduce its new release of luxurious rabbit fur hats. With a focus on both elegance and customer satisfaction, Kova Hat is offering a tailored experience, ensuring each customer finds the perfect fit and style.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the awakening that takes place in every Jewish soul at the sound of the Shofar, and what that translates in to during these trying days.
As has become an annual practice leading up to Rosh Hashana, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter of congratulations to the Jews of Russia to Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar.
As the first anniversary of the Simchat Torah massacre approaches, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and their communities are preparing to commemorate the tragic loss of over 1,800 lives over the past year. The Special Projects team at Merkos 302, in conjunction with One Mitzvah of The Moshiach Office, has launched Project 10.7 to address this solemn occasion.
Dear Crown Heights Community Members, On behalf of the Vaad and CHJCC, we wish you all a K’siva V’chasima Tova, happy and sweet new year. As we enter תשפ״ה, the board is excited to continue our initiatives and bring visible […]
It is forbidden on a holiday to do any act in preparation for the following day, even if the following day is Shabbat. However, the sages created a halachic device, called an eruv tavshilin, which allows one to cook food on a holiday day for use on a Shabbat that immediately follows it.
Rabbi Shmuel Butman was the longtime director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization in New York until his passing in July of 2024. He was interviewed twice in 2011 and 2012.
