New Engagement!
Mendel Cunin (Beverly Hills, CA) to Mushkie Barash (Hollywood, FL) L’Chaim: Monday, Feb. 12th, 8:00pm at the JCM
JLI: 7 Universal Rules for A Perfect World
In this conversation, we unpack the 7 Noahide Laws — the universal, guiding principles for living a righteous and moral life.
Picture of the Day
While sitting at a lounge before departure at Newark Airport Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, who spent an evening in Crown Heights meeting with Chabad representatives at 770, was spotted reading a book on the Rebbe.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended February 12th
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Monday, February 12, 2024 for Lincoln’s Birthday. Meters remain in effect.
Speaker of the Knesset Visits Chabad Headquarters
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, who is visiting New York, met with Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky at Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters Saturday night.
Hamas Server Farm Found In Tunnel Under UNWRA Main Headquarters in Gaza
Following ISA intelligence, IDF forces arrived at a tunnel shaft near an UNRWA school. The shaft led to an underground terror tunnel that served as a significant asset of Hamas’ military intelligence and passed under the building that serves as UNRWA’s main headquarters in the Gaza Strip.
The Super Bowl Big Shot Who Takes Off for Shabbat
The sports and entertainment world is exciting, fast-paced—and not exactly an intuitive space for a religious Jew. Meet Eli Lunzer, who operates a sports and entertainment brand marketing and management agency, and he’s a proud religious Jew. His journey and current standing are a strong testament to his convictions and the beauty of the Judaism he cherishes.
New Engagement!
Matia Karalou (Brunoy, France) to Yoheved Mimoun (Yerres, France)
Double the Joy, Double the Savings!
Tonight only: Buy one get one free! This Adar, your mazal is strong. Join the Oholei Torah Power Auction to win the prize of your dreams.
BR Campaign – A Mother’s Thoughts
Twenty? Fifty? Okay, maybe one hundred. How many scholarships could Bais Rivkah give already, with over 2,000 students? Turns out, the number is over 1,699. An open letter from a Bais Rivkah parent to the community.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Reb Yoel’s Cheder in Tel Aviv, 1938
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.
Shiur: Is There A Contradiction in the Siddur?
Watch this short shiur from Crown Heights Rov Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky.
Baby Boy!
Simcha and Ricky Raskin from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 1416 Carroll Street
BESHT: 60 Days of Simcha
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Boruch Jacobson is a shliach to Hunter College in NYC. He will be giving this week’s lecture on “60 days of Simcha”.
Weekly Story: One Action Multiplies Manyfold
I heard the following story from a friend [Yaakov]. As I often note, this is what gives me the stamina to write this weekly post for the past 9 years. So please help by providing your story.
CKids & Tzivos Hashem Raise the Bar for Bar Mitzvah Education
For many young Jews today, their Bar Mitzvah celebration sadly signals an end to their Jewish education. After studying and performing, it’s now time to move on. BAM, the new initiative from CKids at Merkos 302 in partnership with Tzivos Hashem, aims to address this phenomena and transform the Jewish rite of passage from a closing ceremony into the first step in a personal Jewish journey.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Struggle of A Chossid
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells a story that highlights the power tat a Chossid has when he follows the teaching of his Rebbe.
