Weekly Living Torah Video: The Rebbe’s 75th Birthday
For this week’s Living Torah video, JEM presents newly discovered footage of a Farbrengen marking the Rebbe’s 75th birthday.
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PSA: Where and When to Sell Your Chometz
The Crown Heights Beis Din has released a comprehensive schedule for when members of the community can come in to sell their Chometz. Details for Shluchim to sell their Chometz over the internet or fax are provided as well.
Thousands Gather to Honor Rashi Minkowicz, OBM
On Thursday evening, close to a thousands members of the Jewish community of greater Atlanta gathered at the Chabad Center of North Fulton to mark the Shloshim of beloved Shlucha Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz, OBM, who tragically passed away one month ago.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Daled 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.
Reb Yoel Kahn: Conduct Does Matter
Due to the overwhelming response and demand from the community, Reb Yoel Kahn agreed to present a weekly webcast on topics that are timely and relevant. This week’s topic is titled ‘Conduct Does Matter‘.
Russian-Speaking Jews Gather in Seattle for Shabbaton
The first ever Shabbaton for Russian-speaking Jews of the Pacific Northwest took place last weekend, under the auspices of Rabbi Yechezkel and Ora Rapoport, co-directors of the Chabad of the Pacific Northwest Russian Program.
Shabbos at the Besht: The Laws of Kashering
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yosef Dovid Chanowitz will lead a discussion on the topic – the laws of Kashering.
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:
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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.
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