Gallery: Crown Heights Purim Party 5784
Hundreds of Crown Heights residents and guests packed Bais Rivkah Lefferts Motzei Shabbos for the annual Community Purim Party arranged by Bais Shmuel.
JEM: The Story of Purim 1980
The Rebbe’s Post-Purim 1980, letter to a senior official in Israel’s Defense Department, analyzing an incident with President Carter, Secretary of State Vance, and “the Jews who finally stood up for themselves.”
Rabbi Lazar Cancels All Musical Purim Festivities In Russia, Calls For Unity Amid Tragedy
In light of the day of mourning declared in Russia following a terror attack Friday night in Moscow, the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, sent instructions to all communities in Russia to cancel all musical events on the holiday of Purim.
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Friday night, continuing a stretch of more than three months without a big winner.
Picture of The Day
With the windows covered, this group of soldiers hears the Megillah while in Khan Younis, Gaza.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Schmerling Chocolate in Yaffo
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
PSA: Flood Watch In Effect For New York City, Check Your Drains
A Flood Watch is in effect for New York City Shabbos into Sunday warning of torrential downpours that may overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding.
Kashrus Alert: Chocoholic Cholov Yisroel Chocolate
The OK Kashrus has released a Kashrus Alert regarding a small amount of Chocoholic Cholov Yisroel Chocolate.
Three Shazak Purim Resources For the Price of One
With Purim coming, everyone is dashing around making their last-minute preparations. Children are putting the finishing touches on their costumes and Mishliach Manos, and parents are wondering how they’ll stay sane for the duration of the holiday.
SATIRE: Please Say Mazal Tov To Our Annual List of Purim Engagements
Mazel Tov to the newest couples to become engaged Erev Purim 5784! May they all be zoche to build a Bayis Ne’eman B’Yisrael, Binyan Adai Ad, filled with Torah, mitzvos, kinderlach, and much laughter.
Schedule: Megillah Readings In Crown Heights
Across Crown Heights, shuls, schools, and homes will be hosting Megillah readings for anyone in need. We present a list of times and locations at which Megillah readings are open to the public.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended on March 24 for Purim
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Sunday, March 24, 2024 for Purim. Meters remain in effect.
Weekly Story: Historic Visit To St. Louis Part II
Last week we posted about the tremendous reception the Frierdiker Rebbe received upon his arrival to St. Loius and what he said that evening by the kabbalas ponim (official welcoming ceremony). This week we will conclude what transpired during the following week while he was there.
The Impossible Balance of Shielding Our Kids from Learning of the Horrible Tragedies While Keeping Them Safe
We went home after that. The siren stole the magic of the moment, but it didn’t steal the renewed energy and hint of healing that comes from being back with our community. The truth is, we’re grateful every day for what we have; that only two terrorists arrived in our city and didn’t succeed, that the rockets that landed around us didn’t hurt anyone, despite the destruction done.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Moshe vs Amalek
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman scrutinizes the story of Amalek, and how that war continues in each and every one of us today.
Oholei Torah Mechina Enjoys Grand Trip to Complete Annual Mivtzah
The Talmidim of Mechina Oholei Torah have been diligently involved in the annual Mivtza titled “L’chatchila Ariber”, culminating in a grand trip for those who participated.
Farbrengen with the Chevra, A New Musical Video
Many think that the idea of a Farbrengen is just to have a good time. Sit around, share some Torah, sing some good niggunim and maybe make a L’chaim with some food. But the truth is that it is so much more.
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