Baby Girl!
Pinchos and Chaiky (nee Sorkin) Sudak from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Introducing A New Podcast Series on Tznius
Mikvah.org is excited to announce that our new Tznius Podcast Series has just launched its first episode!
Riverdale Jewish Community Gathered On Lag B’Omer For Day of Unity
The Riverdale Community came together this Lag B’Omer for a day of Jewish unity and pride with Chabad of Riverdale, who hosted the community event and concert with IDF reservist and musician Noam Buskila.
Women Completed Kuntres U’maayan in Just 15 Minutes
Mazal Tov! After 6 months, 123 classes, and 28 Maamorim, Living Chassidus has completed learning the entire Kuntres U’maayan from the Rebbe Rashab.
Record-Breaking Turnout at Chabad of Marine Park’s Lag Ba’omer Fair
In a historic first, the NYPD closed off Nostrand Avenue and Gerritsen Avenue for the annual Lag Ba’omer Family Fair, hosted by Chabad of Marine Park. An astonishing 5,000 participants gathered to celebrate Jewish unity pride, making this event a resounding success.
New Engagement!
Mendy Presman (Potsdam, Germany) to Mushkie Kenig (Nachalas Har Chabad, EY)
Massive Proposed Homeless Housing Poses Direct Threat to Crown Heights
Currently, the city is proposing a slew of government-funded development projects to be enacted in exactly this area. At this stage, some 2,000 units have already been approved, more than 1,000 of which will be designated homeless housing units. This is a direct threat to the hundreds of Jewish families who’ve settled in the vicinity, as well as to their non-Jewish neighbors, who likewise want clean and safe streets for their families.
From Single Mom to a Thriving Blended Family
After separating with three little kids – including a six-week-old – Shternie recovered, remarried and thrived, and has gone on to empower others to do the same.
JEM: The Importance of PR for Holiness
The secret to Chabad’s success is something that many have tried to answer. Spoiler: it’s good advertising. Now, modesty is a key trait of every good Jew, but when it comes to doing Mitzvos, it’s your responsibility to share.
Queens Makes History With Over 8,000 Joining Mega Lag BaOmer
This Sunday marked a historic celebration in Cunningham Park as more than 8,000 people gathered for a grand Lag BaOmer event, honoring the Hillula of Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai. This extraordinary gathering was a vivid display of unity, joy, and Jewish pride.
Cincinnati Marched To The Geulah This Lag B’Omer
When the weather forecasters predicted 100% chance of storms for the time of the rally and parade, a letter to the Rebbe was written and miraculously the rain stopped right before the time of the rally. After the Tzivos Hashem rally in front of “770-Cincinnati”, the entire community marched with pride – and police escort – to the local day-school where an amazing carnival, with inflatables and refreshments, that was set up for the entire Jewish community.
The Story of Private First Class Ray J. Kaufmann
At age 17, Ray J. enlisted in the U.S. Army, lying about his age to get in. After basic training, he was shipped off to Europe. Accompanying him was a mezuzah his mom had given him.
Video of the Day
The Messiah on Eastern Parkway. Watch this video as a gentile tells why he put a picture of the Rebbe on the back of his car.
After Synagogue Arson, Jews of Rouen, France, Reeling But Resilient
Rebbetzin Sterna Lubecki was up and already cooking for Shabbat when she looked out her kitchen window at around 6 a.m to see smoke emerging from the Synagogue of Rouen. She and her husband, Rabbi Shmuel (Chmouel) Lubecki, direct Chabad-Lubavitch of Rouen—the regional capital of Normandy—and live next door to the synagogue, where her husband serves as rabbi.
One Of A Kind Home In Crown Heights Up For Sale For $6,000,000
The home located on the corner of President Street and Brooklyn Ave in Crown Heights is one of a kind. It’s also for sale for $6,000,000.
New Engagement!
Mendy Tolidano (Kiryat Gat, EY) to Shira Ladayev (Monsey, NY)
Hatzalah Thanks Corporate Sponsors, Community, All Anash, and Shluchim for Successful Campaign
Blowing past its initial fundraising goal and almost completing its bonus round, Hatzalah of Crown Heights has one thing to say: Thank you!
