New Engagement!
Yakov Cujic (Toronto, Canada) to Rosie Brown (Coral Springs, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
2nd Pre-Purim “Satire Challenge” Launches With Jewish Comedy Influencers
This is not a joke…..we promise! CrownHeights.info has launched it’s second ever Pre-Purim “Satire Challenge”, challenging you – our readers – to make other people laugh.
AT&T, Other Cellular Providers See Significant Outages
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector.
New Tool to Protect Low-Income New Yorkers From Losing EBT Benefits to Scams or Skimming
A new tool for New Yorkers who receive government assistance via an Electronic Benefit Transfer card has been released to protect themselves from criminals who use “skimming” devices to steal benefits.
Shooting Attack Near Jerusalem Leaves One Dead, Eight Injured
A shooting attack near Jerusalem left one person dead and eight others injured Thursday morning. The three terrorists responsible have been eliminated.
Here’s My Story: The Holy Candies
Rabbi Yosef Shmuel Yehoshua Gerlitzky has served as a Chabad emissary in Tel Aviv-Yaffo since 1981. Today, some sixty Chabad Houses operate through the metro area, and 1,500 children learn in its schools. He was interviewed in 2021.
Yarmulka Wearing NYPD Inspector Richie Taylor Promoted to Deputy Chief
Taylor has served in over 10 commands across the city, and was the recipient of the 61st Precinct Cop of the Month Award in September 2016 for making a firearm arrest solo. At 41, Taylor will be the youngest deputy chief currently in the Department.
PSA: CTeen Shabbaton Coming To Crown Heights This Week
This weekend, the 16th annual CTeen Shabbaton will be taking place, with over 3,000 teens expected to visit Crown Heights for the inspiring weekend. Due to the large crowds, there are a few advisories CTeen Headquarters at Merkos 302 would like to notify the local community about.
New Engagement!
Chezky Goldberg (Crown Heights) to Henya Selwyn (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
JLI: Exposing the Excuse for Religious Extremism
In what ways is “The Akeidah,” Abraham’s readiness to sacrifice his son Isaac, famously commuted by God into the sacrifice of a ram, the diametric opposite of the martyrdom prevalent in extreme Islam?
Video of the Day
After years of being closed , the House of Glatt on Kinston Ave has reopened, bringing the meats the community loves back to the Ave. The House of Glatt is presently under the ownership of Crown Heights businessman Itzik Benabou.
Chabad on Campus – European Pegisha
The fabled city of Prague has borne witness to over a thousand years of rich Jewish history. Another chapter in its vast legacy was penned this winter as 150 Jewish students from seven European countries gathered for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, joy, and connection.
CTeen Shabbaton to Focus On Teen Leaders Who Combatted Hate With Positive Action
Anticipation builds as Jewish teens worldwide prepare for the annual CTeen Shabbaton this coming weekend, drawing an international crowd of 3,000 eager attendees. The theme ‘Count on Me’ will provide the opportunity for teens to hear first-hand stories of fellow […]
JewQ Championship and Shabbaton Opens Registration Expecting Highest-Ever Attendance
Over 800 students and their parents are expected to join a weekend at the Armon Hotel in Connecticut filled with games, activities, and inspiration. For the first time, these children will live their knowledge, by being immersed in a Torah environment for three days.
CKids Partners With Hebrew Desk To Create Specialized Programming For Hebrew Speakers In The Diaspora
In recent years, a growing network of Shluchim have been catering to Israeli families living in the diaspora. Since Oct 7th, the particular needs of this unique community have become even more critical.
El Al Competition Returns As United Airlines Expected to Return to Israel
United Airlines informed the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) on Wednesday of its intention to return to Israel in less than two weeks.
From Students to Leaders: Budapest’s Youth Spearhead Jewish Revival
A huddle of enthusiastic young ladies gathers in a labor of love, meticulously planning a meaningful experience for their students—a Shabbaton for 40 Hungarian children on the beautiful CKids campgrounds at Lake Balatan.
