Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of the Rebbe walking up to 770 in the mid 1970s.
Is “Turning the Other Cheek” Jewish? Judging Actions Not Motives
It is the custom at our Shul to read a short meditation each morning upon the conclusion of services. It was the following thought in the name of the holy Baal Shem Tov that elicited a fervent debate:
by Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov - Jax, FL
Chabad's École Chne-Or, the Shneor school in Aubervilliers, France, about 15 minutes north of Paris. (Photo: Elie Haouzi)
Initiative in France Fosters ‘Jewish School for All’
Imagine going to school one morning and being bullied, taunted and picked on. Now imagine that the bully isn’t a schoolmate, but your teacher. And the reason you’re being targeted? Because you are Jewish.
Organizers Project Largest Lag BaOmer Parade Ever
Preparations for the Great Parade, the annual Lag BaOmer parade on Eastern Parkway, are well underway. Rabbi Shimon Hecht and a team of volunteers met this week with police officials to begin coordinating the security and traffic arrangement for the event.
Letter and Spirit: Time Well Spent
In this week’s edition of Letter and Spirit, we present a letter of the Rebbe in which he answers those questioning the policy of Lubavitch – namely, devoting time to bringing other Jews closer to Yiddishkeit rather than on self-improvement. The letter was written through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by his son-in-law Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Prime Minister’s Matzos Reportedly Thrown Out
The Israeli media was lit up this morning by rumors that the Kfar Chabad Matzah bakery threw out the Matzos baked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit Tuesday morning. The rumors were fueled by the perceived animosity between Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox community and the Prime Minister, after he excluded their political parties from his coalition government.
Rabbi Meir Shimon Moscowitz
Head Shliach’s Eldest Son to Lead Chabad of Illinois
CrownHeights.info has learned that Rabbi Meir Shimon Moscowitz, the eldest son of Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, OBM, has been appointed to his late father’s position as head Shliach to the state of Illinois.
The Creative Soul's Sukkos 2013 gallery.
Tonight: Grand Opening of Chassidic Art Show
A brand new gallery catering to the artistically inclined members of the Crown Heights community will be hosting an opening reception tonight for an art show, featuring the work of three local artists, which will be exhibited there for the coming month.
Bnos Chomesh Holds 4th Annual Production
On Tuesday night, Rosh Chodesh Nissan, Bnos Chomesh held their 4th annual musical production, entitled “What’s Your Story?” The Bnos Chomesh students presented the powerful stories of two women who traveled long journeys to become Frum.
PSA: Are You Driving with a Suspended License?
In light of an apparent recent crackdown by the NYPD on motorists caught driving with a suspended license, which can lead to arrest and an overnight stay in jail, we urge all members of the community to refrain from operating a motor vehicle until they ensure that their license and other paperwork is in legal order.
Live Video: Shloshim of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, OBM
Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, OBM, was the beloved Rebbetzin of Chabad of North Fulton, a suburb of Atlanta, which she founded together with her husband Rabbi Hershy Minkowicz. Join family, friends, and the greater Jewish community of Atlanta for an evening of tribute marking the Shloshim since her tragic passing, a live video of which will be broadcast here on CrownHeights.info.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Gimmel Nissan)
From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.
Kashering Station to Assist with Pesach Preparations
GoKosher.Org, an organization that helps people Kosher their kitchens and utensils, has announced that they will be conducting an outdoor Pesach Kashering station in Crown Heights next week.
Meet Bim, the Boy from Nepal
He’s the good looking, buoyant 12 year old Nepalese boy who greets visitors to Katmandu’s Chabad House with a huge smile: “Hi I’m Bim, the boy from Beit Chabad,” he offers happily. He’s also quick to provide unsolicited bits of useful information, like candle-lighting time on Friday, or that Shabbos is not out until three stars are spotted in the sky.
Russian Synagogue Celebrates 130 Years
Hundreds of community members and distinguished guests, headed by Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, celebrated this Sunday the 130th anniversary of the grand Synagogue of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The festive event opened with the inauguration of a new Torah scroll, dedicated by Mr. Piaksel in memory of his parents.
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Baby Girl!
Moshe and Chanie (nee Hurwitz) Vogel. (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!
Mendel Korf (Delray Beach, FL) and Shiffy Wasserman (Thornhill, Canada)
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