Chabad Provides Himalayan Trekkers with Satellite Phones
It has become a rite of passage for IDF soldiers: relieved of their army service, thousands trek the Himalayan mountain ranges and find relief from the stresses of their military service.
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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle
11:00am: Levaya for Myless (Moshe) Rappaport
The Levaya for Myless (Moshe) Rappaport, a well-known figure in the Crown Heights Jewish community who passed away Friday night, will take place today – passing in front of 770 at 11:00am.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Berel Neumark, 75, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the sudden passing of Reb Sholom Dov Ber (Bernie) Neumark, OBM, a supporter of many Chabad causes, at the age of 75.
Video: Chabad Keeps the Faith in Atlantic City
New Jersey’s Atlantic City is known worldwide as a haven for gamblers, with millions of tourists flocking each year to its casinos. And yet, in the heart of a city that is seemingly as far away from Jewish values as possible, you will find a thriving Chabad House, headed by Rabbi Shmuel David Rappaport and his wife Tova.
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Picture of the Day: Mazkir Is Menachem Avel
Rabbi Leibel Groner, a secretary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, is Menchem Avel the family of Rabbi Shmuel Wosner, a Torah giant who passed away earlier this month in Bnei Brak.
Faith After Heartbreak: Aish Profiles Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz
Aish, a Jewish outreach organization, recently profiled Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz, Shliach to Alpharetta, GA, in an article on its website. Despite his wife Rashi’s sudden death, says Aish, he is determined to live with meaning and joy.
Matzeivos for 7 Sassoon Children Erected
Marking 30 days since the tragic fire in their Flatbush home that claimed their lives, the Matzeivos for the 7 Sassoon children were erected today on Har Hamenuchos in Jerusalem, Israel.
Video: Meet the ‘KosherSwitch’
‘KosherSwitch’ is a controversial and revolutionary new technology that purports to allow Orthodox Jews to turn light switches on and off on Shabbos without violating Jewish law.
‘Miracles Like This Shouldn’t Have to Happen’
As we begin embracing the warmer weather by allowing our children to play outdoors and ride their bicycles, one Crown Heights family shares their memories from last year, when their 14-year-old boy miraculously walked away from what could have been a devastating accident.
Aggressive Panhandler Threatens, Assaults Random Person
A Kingston Avenue panhandler, known for his aggressive and unstable behavior, was forcibly admitted to the psyche ward at Kings County Hospital after he threatened and assaulted a person who refused to give him ‘tzedakkah.’
Video: The Shanghai Miracle
Rabbi Yisroel Rubin, Head Shliach of New York State’s capital region, appeared on Cable TV talk show ‘The Jewish View’ to discusses his project to document the escape of thousands of young Jewish men from German-occupied Poland to Shanghai, China, with the assistance of a high-ranking Japanese consul.
Rabbi Yosef Eisenbach, director of Chabad of Litchfield County, Connecticut, in front of the property.
Court Rejects City’s Appeal over Chabad Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear an appeal from the Litchfield Historic District Commission, which was sued for religious discrimination when it rejected plans for the expansion of a Chabad synagogue in 2007.
Video: Knowing Oneself
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Tazria – Metzora. This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: How can one know oneself?
With great sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Kreina Devorah Hirshorn, OBM, of Nachlas Har Chabad, Israel, after a lengthy battle with a dreaded illness. She was 55 years old.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Kreina Devorah Hirshorn, 55, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Kreina Devorah Hirshorn, OBM, of Nachlas Har Chabad, Israel, after a lengthy battle with a dreaded illness. She was 55 years old.
Shlichus Begins with a Banana and Can of Sardines
This week the Singer family will be moving on Shlichus to Bristol, England where they will serve as Shluchim on campus. Chaya Singer writes about their first Shlichus experience.
8:00pm: The Meaning of 28 Nissan
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 64, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: The Meaning of 28 Nissan; Uninspired Community; Unhealthy Parents’ Lifestyle; Emotional Intelligence and Character Refinement (Pt. 2).
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