The Rebbetzin on 12 Tammuz
Rabbi Berl Junik was involved in many aspects of life at 770 and in caring for the needs of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin. Over the years, he recorded many of the ideas, stories, and instructions the Rebbetzin shared with him.
New Tshura from the Butman-Eizenbach Wedding Published
A new Tshura was released in honor of the Butman-Eizenbach wedding that took place in Brunoy, France this week.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #10, 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.
A Life Reflected in the Crowds: Thousands Gather to Honor Rabbi Shmuly Altein
From morning until late at night, a steady stream of visitors arrived to offer condolences, share memories, and pay tribute to a man whose impact reached far beyond the boundaries of any single community.
Weekly Story: The Frierdiker Rebbe
Being that this coming week is Yud-Beis Tammuz, and many people ask me various questions about the Frierdiker Rebbe, especially as my editor is in midst of reviewing the second volume, I would like to clarify one point which I believe is a misconception that many have.
The central Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen in Kfar Chabad, Israel, drew thousands, including high-profile dignitaries from across the spectrum of Israeli society. The event was also broadcast on the radio and surreptitiously listened to by Jews in the Soviet Union. (Photo: Challenge)
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Enemy Who Understood the Rebbe
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into a not-so-secret fact about the Jewish nation. A proud Jew will do what needs to be done, and they can not be stopped.
Op-Ed: I Would Vote Again For A Lubavitcher Candidate, and Here’s Why
Losing an election is never easy. When you invest your time, energy, and hopes into a campaign, defeat hurts. The test is whether the campaign achieved something meaningful. In that regard, I believe it did.
Pensacola, Fla., Celebrates Historic Opening of First Mikvah
Designed with deep intention and inspired by the Land of Israel, the mikvah welcomes visitors with a garden of Israeli fruit trees leading to the entrance, while its walls are clad with Jerusalem stone imported directly from Israel.
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NYC Enacts Rent Freeze On 1M Stabilized Units After Mamdani Accused of Stacking Board: ‘Absolute Farce’
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board approved Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s key campaign promise to “freeze the rent” on Thursday — in a move landlord advocates slammed as “an absolute farce.”
Weekly Letter: The Connection Between Medical Science and Halachah
As we celebrate Yud Bais/Yud Gimmel Tammuz – we share a letter where the Rebbe refers to a message of the Frierdiker Rebbe on the first anniversary of his redemption and connects it to the answer he is giving to one who wishes to donate for the building of a children’s hospital.
Baby Boy!
Mendel and Leah (nee Levilev) Tenenbaum from New City, NY had a baby boy!
After 30 Years of Building Sukkahs, a Family Business Is Giving Them Away
The Sukkah Foundation launches nationwide to keep Sukkot within reach for every Jewish family, school, and congregation—and invites donors to help build the holiday for those who can’t afford it
Crown Heights Resident Receives Prestigious Maimonides Award at Touro Graduation
A Crown Heights resident was among a select group of graduates honored for outstanding achievement during Touro University’s School of Health Sciences commencement ceremony.
Full Gallery: Moshiach Chidon 5786
By the end of the night, over 1,000 seforim were raffled off, and every single participant walked away with a copy of Inyano Shel Moshiach. The bochurim left inspired not just to learn about Geulah, but to live it—bringing a tremendous amount of Nachas to the Rebbe.
Despite Heavy Fire, School Year Ends Safely in Odesa, Ukraine
Despite the recent wave of drone and missile attacks in Southern Ukraine, students at Chabad of Odesa’s Mishpacha Orphanage safely ended the school year with the ringing of the “Last Bell.”
An Evening of Courage, Sacrifice, and Jewish pride At Chabad of Forest Hills North
The guest speaker, Sheina Gutnick, shared the life and legacy of her father, Reuven Morrison, whose heroic actions during the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia on December 14, 2025, saved lives and inspired a nation.
Newly Released Tshura Sheds Light on the Rebbe’s Uncle
A new Tshura released at the Zaklikovsky and Shemtov Wedding sheds light on the Rebbe’s uncle, Rabbi Zusya Kazachkov, a little known figure until now.
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