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NYPD Issues Safety Guidelines for Tishrei Visitors
As multitudes of guests from around the world flock to Crown Heights for the High Holidays, the police officers at the 71st Precinct’s Community Affairs Division have requested that we inform the visitors of the following basic safety tips to adhere to during their stay:

Evening of Tribute for Chabad at Jersey Shore
Over 300 people joined Chabad at the Shore for its first Summer Gala, titled “An Evening of Tribute,” on Thursday, August 22, at the Katz JCC in greater Atlantic City.

Martha Stewart Crafts Teams Up with Chabad.org
After the tremendous success of Chabad.org’s crafting episodes for Pesach this year, Martha Stewart Crafts asked to join forces and help co-sponsor the production of additional episodes for Rosh Hashana.

Summer of a Lifetime for Jewish Kids in Ukraine
Camp Gan Israel of Ukraine (AKA ‘Yeka’) wrapped up another amazing summer. Almost 100 Jewish children from all over Ukraine experienced a fun filled two weeks, with Judaism infused in every moment of the day.

Telethon Raised $3 Million This Year
As he danced with a group of Chabadniks, U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) swung his body around in circles so jubilantly that his kippah fell off. When one of the others placed it back on Sherman’s head, the congressman grinned.

Please Say Tehillim For…
Please take a moment and say a Kapital Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima for: Faiga Sima bas Leah and Yosef Sholom ben Pricha Fraida

US Dept. of Education Dismisses Jewish Students’ Complaints Against UC Berkeley
A decision by the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights may leave Jewish students at UC Berkeley feeling even less at home than ever. But some say it may well be the impetus for them to step up and speak out on this campus, well known for student-led BDS movements.

Open Letter: A True Friend to a Stranger in Need
I just arrived home from a routine bike-ride, but it was not without the generous help of a special group in our community.

Picture of the Day: ULY Adds New Basketball Hoops
Ahead of the new school year, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street re-appropriated the two grass patches in front of their building as brand-new basketball courts for the students to enjoy during recess.

Video: Anti-Semite Learns He’s a Jew
What do you do when you learn you’re the very thing you hated? CBN News reports from Budapest on one man’s crisis and amazing transformation.

Inspected Mezuzah Found to Contain Printed Paper
A Jewish merchant in Manhattan was the proud owner of a beautiful looking Mezuzah which he purchased a few years back at a Judaica store. Last Friday, as two bochurim paid their weekly visit to his office, they suggested that – as is customary in the month of Elul – he allow them to inspect the Mezuzah and make sure every letter is Kosher.

Truck Destroys Parked Car on Union St.
Yesterday afternoon, a minivan parked on Union St. was almost completely crushed by a large truck, whose driver was attempting to navigate down the narrow street.

Friendship Circle Visits Citi Field, Meets Mets Captain
On Sunday, group of special children from Friendship Circle of Brookville and West Hempstead, Long Island, went on a trip to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, where they got to meet the team captain David Wright.

Video: Yin and Yang
Get a humorous, witty, and telling in-depth look into the married life of Chabad personalities, Simon and Shaindy Jacobson.

Terrifying New Scam Targets New York Residents
“We have your son, send us $3,000, or else he dies.” This terrifying threat is what a member of the Crown Heights community heard when she picked up the phone one morning earlier this week.

Largest Jewish Center in Siberia Ready for Yomtov
Hundreds are expected to attend today the opening ceremony of what is being called the largest Jewish community center in Siberia. An open-air concert by Israeli musicians will be featured at the grand opening of the Beis Manachem Center in Novosibirsk, Russia.