Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe at Kos Shel Brocha in the mid 1980s.
The North London Synagogue on Lofting Road in the Borough of Islington, the site where Chabad Rabbi Mendy Korer is trying to get marked with an Islington People's Plaque.
Rabbi Works for Public Nod to a Historic London Shul
The North London Synagogue opened its doors in 1868 and closed them for the last time in 1958—its fate largely reflecting the rise and fall of Jewish life in the Borough of Islington, a mainly residential district of Greater London, England.
Crown Heights Leads Brooklyn in Rent Increases
A new study examining the average rent for a Brooklyn apartment revealed that Crown Heights continues to outpace the rest of the borough in rising rents.
Neturei Karta Protests Alongside Hamas Supporters
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the United Nations Plaza in New York City to protest U.S support for the current Israeli military operation in Gaza on Tuesday. Among them were several ultra-Orthodox Jews, members of the Neturei Karta group.
Audio: Rabbi Manis Friedman on JM in the AM
Yesterday, Wednesday morning, renowned Chabad author and lecturer Rabbi Manis Friedman was a guest on the Jewish radio program JM in the AM, where he was interviewed by the program’s host Nachum Segal.
Picture of the Day: Planning the 5775 Kinus
Preparations are already well underway for the International Kinus Hashluchim, 5775. Last week, the Vaad HaKinus met at the Jewish Children’s Museum to iron out some details.
Baby Boy!
Eli and Rochel (nee New) Deitsch (Crown Heights)
The home of Head Shliach and Chief Rabbi of the Netherlands, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, was attacked with stones by unidentified assailants early this morning. It was the second attack on his home in under a week.
Netherlands Shliach’s Home Attacked
The home of Head Shliach and Chief Rabbi of the Netherlands, Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs, was attacked with stones by unidentified assailants early this morning. It was the second attack on his home in under a week.
IDF Soldiers Treated to Concert and BBQ
Yesterday evening, a group of Lubavitchers from the United States organized a concert and barbecue for hundreds of Israeli soldiers stationed near the Gaza strip.
More Lost-Luggage Tefilin Found
Rabbi Laibel Berkowitz, Shliach to Huntsville, Alabama, was intrigued and moved to read about the Jewish man from Florida who found 7 pairs of Tefilin for sale at a lost-luggage clearance shop in Scottsboro, Alabama – all of which were subsequently returned to their owners.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Devorah Nates, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Devorah (Dawn) Nates of Johannesburg, South Africa. She passed away Monday Night, Shivah Asar B’Tammuz, at the age of 66, after a 2-year battle with an illness.
CTeen Doubles Its Numbers at Europe Shabbaton
How do you run a shabbaton for 200 teens from twelve cities without a common language? “Shabbat across Europe”, CTeen’s second annual European shabbaton, proved that geon Yaakov and friendship run much deeper than language and mentality barriers.
Rebbe: Tznius Brings About Protection of Israel
At a recent Shiur, Crown Heights Mashpia Rabbi Michoel Seligson quoted a Sicha of the Rebbe, in which he says that women observing the laws of Tznius protect the Jewish people in the land of Israel from harm. Some of those present asked Rabbi Seligson for the source of this Sicha, which he provided, and sent it to us as well to share with the broader Chabad community.
Photos: Russian Chief Rabbinate Has New Headquarters
A magnificent new building which will house the offices of Russia’s Chief Rabbinate, headed by Rabbi Berel Lazar, was dedicated in Moscow.
Video: Jewish Man Maced by NYPD Cop
A New York City police officer repeatedly tries to arrest a Chasidic motorist in Brooklyn, but the man refuses to exit the vehicle. The officer then sprays the man with mace and handcuffs him.
Videos: ‘Shark Tank’ Comes to Crown Heights
What’s the next big idea coming out of Crown Heights? Last month, on June 18th, members of the Crown Heights Jewish community had the chance to pitch their start-up ventures to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs in CHYE’s second annual “shark-tank” style event.
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