New Engagement!
Betzalel (ben R’ Moty OBM) Scheinfeld (Crown Heights) and Miri Kahn (London, England)
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LIVE: Shluchim Reunite 1st Time Since Terror Attack
LIVE BROADCAST: In 5716 (1956) a murderous terrorist attack in Kfar Chabad left the country devastated. The Rebbe sent a special group of Shluchim to uplift them and bring them the spirit of 770. Now, for the first time ever, all the 12 Shluchim are coming together from across the world for a reunion, to recount their historic visit.
Baby Girl!
Nachman and Mussi (nee Vogel) Rivkin (Crown Heights)
8:00pm: How to Deal with Post-Holiday Blues
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 184, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Why the Emphasis on Kiddush Lubavitch and Not Kiddush Hashem? How to Deal with Post-Holiday Blues? Chabad Variations from the Mainstream; How to Deal with Anger Toward G-d.
Richmond Chabad Dances with ‘Miracle Torah’
Thursday was a special evening for the Jewish community in Richmond, for more than one reason. Not only was it the joyous holiday of Simchas Torah, but the Chabad Center of Richmond was in possession of a very significant artefact saved from one of the most traumatic events in modern Jewish history.
Fight Over Chabad Library Deepens US-Russia Divide
Russia has for years refused to comply with a US court order to return a collection of Chabad books and texts seized in the early 20th century. The case could present new diplomatic and legal challenges for the Trump administration.
Sukkah Destruction Investigated As Hate Crime
The NYPD is investigating a possible bias crime after someone vandalized a Chabad sukkah on the Upper East Side.
Chicago Officials Force Closure of Chabad Center
The city of Chicago has forced an area Chabad center to close after inspectors found it to be under breach of building code violations.
Eccentric Billionaire Hands Out $100 Bills for Niggunim
Eccentric Jewish billionaire Leonardo Farkas distributed 100 dollar bills to anyone who agreed to sing a Chabad Niggun at the Western Wall on Tuesday, Kikar Hashabbat reported.
Info to Be Menachem Avel the Tzfasman Family
The Tzfasman Family is sitting Shiva after the sudden and tragic passing of their dear son and brother, Noti, OBM, at 551 Crown Street [between Kingston and Albany Aves.] until Thursday morning. Shachris – 10:00am Mincha and Maariv – Bizmanam. […]
Woman Arrested After Taking Baby from 770
A 27-year-old Jewish woman was arrested after she took a baby from a stroller in the women’s section in 770. Police apprehended the woman nearby and returned the baby to his mother.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Noti Tzfasman, 36, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the sudden and very untimely passing of Nosson Noteh (Noti) Tzfasman OBM, on the fourth day of Chol Hamoed Sukkos. He was 36 years old.
Remembering Mendel Brikman on His 1st Yahrtzeit
On the yahrtzeit of Mendel Brikman, OBM, his family and friends recall a man who impacted many during his brief life of forty-three years.
Picture of the Day: Polish National TV
Rabbi Sholom B. Stambler of Chabad of Poland on Polish national televsion sharing insights on the holiday of Sukkos, Tuesday, October 10.
Jews in Rural Australia Not Forgotten for Holidays
Under the auspices of Shaul and Beverly Spigler, Jews all across Rural and Regional Australia were able to participate in record breaking Jewish programs during the Month of Tishrei.
Baby Boy!
Chesky and Miri (nee Notik) Rothman (Rockford, IL)
Weekly Letter: Reconciling Torah with Evolution
This week, as we prepare to read in the Torah Parshas Bereishis, we present a letter from the Rebbe in answer to someone who presented a novel analysis of the Genesis recording in the Torah — whereby he attempts to reinterpret the Creation account of the Torah so that it can be “reconciled” with the changing theories offered by scientists. The letter, written originally in English, is from the archives of the Rebbe’s personal trusted secretary, Rabbi Nissan Mindel.
