The Vaad Hakohol would like to inform all residents of Crown Heights living in Brooklyn Community Board District 9 that they can now apply to become a “Resident Member” on any of the Brooklyn Community Board 9 (CB9) Committees.
The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a Travel Advisory for Tuesday, August 6 into Wednesday, August 7. The National Weather Service has issued a citywide Flood Watch in effect from 2:00 p.m. tomorrow Tuesday to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday.
The hanhala of 770 Yeshiva issued a letter to Chabad chassidim around the globe, urging them to daven for Mendel Bluming, son of 770 Mashgiach Rabbi Gedaliah Bluming, and to donate to the campaign for his medical expenses.
With firsthand accounts from Minister of Internal Security Roni Milo, Rabbi Dov Menachem Dobrushkin, and Rabbi Yehoshua Metzger, Eyes Upon the Land showcases the Rebbe’s unwavering confidence and optimism in the face of deadly threats.
Taking the Rebbe’s call to heart, the indefatigable Rabbi JJ Hecht began arranging that a daily siyum should be broadcast on air so that Jews all over the Tri-State Area could take advantage. Rabbi Hecht passed away suddenly in 1990 on the 15th of Av. The following year, the Rebbe called for the siyumim to continue until that day.
Watch the final film from the Kinus Hamenchanchos 2024.
In this video, the Lubavitcher Rebbe explains some of the core beliefs of Judaism, and Chabad Chassidism. These principles include an emphasis on joy, kindness, and how to inspire people to come closer to God.
In the early 20th century, numerous Jewish immigrants who had made New York City their home sought refuge from the sweltering, unairconditioned urban environment during the summer months. One such establishment emerged in Parksville, New York, situated along route 17. Today we recognize this property as “Gan Yisroel New York”.
The Vaad Hatmimim is now preparing for the upcoming year with many innovative programs and events for Bochurim around the world, helping them strengthen their Hiskashrus to the Rebbe and their identity as Chassidim.
Today’s video teaches about the Heichal, from the steps in front of it to the tremendous height of its entrance, from the number of floors that it had to its height. You will aslo see the size of the Heichal relative to the area around 770.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Chava Green—an emerging scholar who wrote her doctoral dissertation on “the Hasidic face of feminism”—about how the Lubavitcher Rebbe infused American sensibilities with mystical sensitivities, paying particular attention to the role of women.
Following the Rebbe’s Horah to hear a siyum every day of the 9 days, 770 will be hosting a daily siyum following Maariv.
Mendel Turk (Chicago, IL) to Rivka Weingarten (Flint, MI)
Miraculously, Bert Lewyn was tipped off on the morning the Gestapo rounded up all the Jews in Berlin, and he went underground. Without proper identity papers, he survived as a hunted Jew by successfully mimicking non-Jews, even masquerading as an SS officer. Hear Bert’s fascinating story of survival from his daughter-in-law, who brought it to the public in her book.
Weeks two and three of Camp L’man Achai were filled with fun, excitement, learning, and a sense of Jewish pride. On Sunday night, the entire camp had an overnight trip.
We present a guide of laws & customs and selected sichos for the summer months; Part II covers the Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av until 15’th of Menachem Av.
Brooklyn’s Community Board 9, which covers the Crown Heights Jewish community, will be hosting a Zoom Meeting on Monday, August 5th at 6:30pm and will discuss the proposed traffic and bike lane changes to Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.
