Weekly Story: The Powerful Blessings of Chitas
I am posting something a few of our Rebbeim related about the power of saying, learning and knowing Chitas. As always, your feedback is always welcomed.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Shavuos Reflections
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about the love for a fellow Jew, and how Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky epitomized this trait.
Gov. Hochul Considers Face Mask Ban on NYC Subways
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a bill that could ban face masks on the subway in New York City.
Picture of the Day
Mazal Tov to Lauder Chabad Campus on thier beautiful new center. The building’s street has officially been named “Rabbi Schneerson Place” after the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The new street sign was ceremoniously unveiled by the Vienna City Councilor for Culture and Science, Veronika Kaup-Hasler, and the District Mayor of Brigittenau, Christine Dubravac-Widholm.
New York State Launches Mobile ID App For Licenses and Permits
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the New York Mobile ID, a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver license, learner permit or ID on a smartphone.
Appeal Denied, Court Upholds Ruling Over 770
It’s heading towards the end of the road for the Gabboim of 770 Eastern Parkway as the Appellate Court hearing an attempt by the Gabboim to overturn a ruling against them over jurisdiction of 770 denied their request, and upheld the previous court’s ruling.
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Severe Storms Friday and Several Days of Extreme Heat Next Week
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for severe weather Friday and several days of extreme heat and high humidity next week across the State.
The Traditional Feast in Honor of the Hilula of David Hamelech
As every year on the day after Shavuot, a Seuda and Farbrengen are held near the tomb of David Hamelech ZT”L on Mount Zion in the Old City of Jerusalem, in honor of his Hilula and the Hilula of the founder of Hasidism, the holy Baal Shem Tov ZT”L.
Here’s My Story: The Night The Rebbe Disappeared
Dr. Dovid Krinsky, a retired dentist – who also taught dentistry for twenty years at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine – lives in Woodmere, New York. He was interviewed in April 2023.
Baby Girl!
Shuli and Chani Ashkenazi from Meintz, Germany had a baby girl!
Weekly Letter: The Expression “Osek Ba’Torah”
Having just celebrated the giving of the Torah on Shavuos – we share a letter where the Rebbe explains the extent to which our involvement with the Torah needs to go – by his analysis of the expression “osek ba’Torah.”
A Void Created As Large As His Lifelong Impact
It’s astounding that something that is so heavy and devastating down here in this world can cause such intense elation and joy up there in the upper world. Rabbi Kotlarsky’s OBM passing last week created a void that is just as large as the impact he has made during his lifetime.
The BESHT Releases Speaker List For Shavuos Night
Following the annual custom of learning the first night of Shavuos, The Besht Center has released a list of guest speakers that will be available throughout the night.
BDE: Mrs. May (Chana Mayta) Tessler, 98, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. May Chana Mayta (nee Leevy) Tessler OBM, the mother of Mrs. Malca Bayzman of Crown Heights. She passed away on Monday, the 10th of June, 4th of Sivan, 5784.
INBOX: Response – A Farewell to Failure
Your letter claims you had the pleasure of serving our community for 14 years. Is that a joke? We don’t get your sense of humor.
Shomrim Releases Wanted Poster After Assault On Jewish Woman
Crown Heights Shomrim has released a wanted posted after receiving an emergency call for a Jewish woman who had been assaulted.
EmBRace Magazine, Issue #16 Released In Time For Shavuos
EmBRace Magazine, Issue #16: Find out more about how two sisters found their way to authentic Yiddishkeit in the latest edition of Embrace.
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