Miraculously, Bert Lewyn was tipped off on the morning the Gestapo rounded up all the Jews in Berlin, and he went underground. Without proper identity papers, he survived as a hunted Jew by successfully mimicking non-Jews, even masquerading as an SS officer. Hear Bert’s fascinating story of survival from his daughter-in-law, who brought it to the public in her book.
Weeks two and three of Camp L’man Achai were filled with fun, excitement, learning, and a sense of Jewish pride. On Sunday night, the entire camp had an overnight trip.
We present a guide of laws & customs and selected sichos for the summer months; Part II covers the Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av until 15’th of Menachem Av.
Brooklyn’s Community Board 9, which covers the Crown Heights Jewish community, will be hosting a Zoom Meeting on Monday, August 5th at 6:30pm and will discuss the proposed traffic and bike lane changes to Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.
The Bluming brothers, in their pure, youthful voices, recorded a classic Yiddish song about the Moshiach. Their heartfelt performance is dedicated to their brother Mendel Bluming, who is still fighting for his life.
Watch this episode of Navigating Chabad with Levi Mishulovin as he talks with Reb Tuvia Kasimov, a Crown Heights Rov involved in community work.
In 1990, Israel’s enemies threatened to annihilate the millions of Jews within its borders. The Rebbe comforted and encouraged the nation through the crisis that came to be known as the Gulf War.
This summer, partner with Bonei Olam Chabad to help turn dreams into reality. Save the date for Bonei Olam Chabad’s Men’s Event at the Arches, an extraordinary evening of music, unity and support.
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.
Crown Heights Shomrim and the Jewish Future Alliance published a PSA to the Crown Heights Jewish community notifying them of a protest planned for the Barclay Center over Shabbos.
The catchy mid-tempo ballad was composed by Yochanan Gordon and performed by Mendy J earlier this year. By popular demand, Mendy collaborated with music producer Moishy Goldstein and Zemiros choir to release an acapella version of the hit song.
While you prepare for Shabbos, at home or upstate, one family will be preparing for Shabbos in the hospital, another day in the battle to keep their son alive.
New York City Emergency Management Department and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advise New Yorkers to take precautions as dangerously high heat is expected through Monday.
Zev Edelstein (Milwaukee, WI) to Mushky Niasoff (Manchester, UK)
In 5709 (1949) the Frierdiker Rebbe decided to become an American citizen. Due to his health situation, it was extremely difficult for him to travel anywhere, so with the assistance of lawmakers, a rule was passed that in certain circumstances the court, i.e., the judge and the assistants can come to the new citizens’ residence.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman breaks down the significance of saving a person’s life, and how much more so the significance of saving a soul.
Way back in 1977, three young university students had some spare time over the summer holidays. So, they rented a motorhome, added some lettering and pictures using some coloured tapes, and went to explore regional Australia, to see if they could connect with anyone Jewish.
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