Shabbos at the Besht: History of Gebrochts
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Lerener, Rosh Kollel of 770 Montgomery, will lead a discussion on the topic – The Hhstory and reasons behind the Chumra of ‘Gebrochts.’
Bibi’s Request: Pray For Me at the Rebbe of Lubavitch
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the eve of the election turned to a well-known Orthodox figure and asked him to pray for him at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel in New York, Behadrey Haredim reported.
Activists Plan ‘Gett-Refusal’ Protest in Crown Heights
A group of activists are planning a march in Crown Heights to raise “awareness and change for Jewish wives who are ‘chained’.” According to organizers this march is in response to a so-called “crisis in our community.”
$10k Chassidus Essay Challenge Winner to be Announced
A Chassidus essay challenge hosted by The Meaningful Life Center, which over 500 participated in, will announce the winner of the $10,000 prize in the weekly MyLife: Chassidus Applied broadcast this coming Sunday here on CrownHeights.info
Picture of the Day: Former NYS Gov. Receives Matzos
Three term New York State Governor George Pataki received a box of Shmurah Matzah from Rabbi Levi Krinsky, Shliach to the State of New Hampshire.
New Piano Solo Inspired by Recent Tragedies
A new piano solo, composed by Sarah Dukes and performed by Mendy Portnoy from Israel, expresses the feelings of despair Sarah was feeling when daily headlines highlighted the incessant rockets raining down on Israel.
Baby Boy!
Yaniv and Brina Bazel (Crown Heights)
Letter & Spirit: What is the purpose of life?
In this week’s edition of Letter & Spirit, we present a letter from the Rebbe In it he uses the scientific method to give an in depth analysis to the question: What is the purpose of life? The meaning of a Jew? as he explains the concept of a Higher Authority responsible for an orderly universe in its minutest detail. the entire system is beyond our comprehension. The letter was written through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by the latter’s son-in-law, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Heartwarming: Facebook Post Draws Minyan for Elderly Man
A Facebook post brought an elderly man to tears today when over 100 people showed up to help fill a Minyan so that he can say Kaddish at his wife’s graveside on the day of her Yohrtzeit.
First Day of Spring to Bring Snow and Sleet
The Tri State Area’s first day of spring will feel much more like the last few months of winter. The NYC Office of Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory, warning of an incoming low pressure system that will bring snow and rain Friday morning, with accumulations as high as 6 inches.
New Engagement!
Nochum (ben Reb Yisroel) Labkowski (Crown Heights) and Chaya Mushka Slonim (Dijon, France)
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Faigy (nee Goldstein) Stone (Crown Heights)
Baby Boy!
Binyomin and Blumshi Dubroff (Crown Heights)
Rabbi Avrohom Chanoch Glitzenshtein speaking at the annual Kinus Hashluchim in New York. The noted scholar and longtime administrator of Chabad institutions in Israel passed away March 11 in Jerusalem at the age of 86.
‘Literary Pioneer’ Expanded Chabad’s Profile in Post-War Israel
Rabbi Avrohom Chanoch Glitzenshtein, a noted scholar and longtime administrator of Chabad institutions in Israel who passed away March 11 in Jerusalem at the age of 86 was remembered as Chabad’s “literary pioneer,” who over the course of many years compiled, translated and edited some 60 volumes on Chassidic thought, history and lore, and was lauded as a key figure in the institutional growth of Chabad in Israel.
Rabbi Ruvi New, director of Chabad of East Boca Raton, FL.
15 Years ‘Is Long Enough’ for Chabad without Permanent Home
Chabad of East Boca Raton has been without a permanent home for over 15 years, now the center’s director Rabbi Ruvi New has submitted plans to build a 15,000 square foot, $8 million center and is having its first public community hearing today.
159 Year Old Synagogue Meticulously Restored to its Former Glory
Last Shabbos marked a triumphant return to glory for Singers Hill, as the 159-year-old Synagogue re-opened its doors following a stunning renovation in the honored presence of UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, together with his wife, Valerie.
Here’s My Story: Deeply Involved in all the Details
Mrs. Sarah Esther Feigelstock has been a Shlucha in Montreal since 1945 and is a teacher of chasidic thought in Montreal for over 40 years. She was interviewed in her home for JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in July of 2010.
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