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.
Pittsburgh Women Unite To Bring Light To The World
The turbulent events in Israel sparked a mitzvah-focused movement across Pittsburgh, impacting hundreds of Jewish women from diverse backgrounds to unite and usher in the light of Shabbos.
Information To Be Menachem Avel R’ Binyomin Gammal
R’ Binyomin Gammal is sitting Shiva in Crown Heights for his brother Mr. Isaac Gammal OBM. Times and location in extended article.
New Shluchim To Merced County, California
Rabbi Moishe and Chana Golomb (nee Engel) and their son Menachem Mendel have been appointed as the new Shluchim to the City of Merced and UC Merced.
Weekly Letter: The Question of Proof of Torah Min Ha’shomayim
In our Parsha this week – we learn of the Yidden’s acceptance of the Torah with the word, NA’ASEH. In his letter, the Rebbe addresses the question of proof of Torah min ha’shomayim by explaining that the approach in all understanding of Torah matters is based on “na’aseh v’nishma.”
Let the Talmidim Speak for Themselves
All the way back in 1956, the Rebbe foresaw the youth of today and declared the proper path for their education. Watch an Oholei Torah production… featuring #PureChinuch!
Here’s My Story: The Rebbe Sent Me Home
Rabbi Mayer Plotkin is a Montreal-based businessman who has directed many Chabad activities in the area for decades. He was interviewed three times, in the years 2010, 2011, and 2022.
New Engagement!
Yosef Popper (Crown Heights) to Chani Mishulovin (Moscow, Russia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown St.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended on February 9th-10th For A Holiday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Friday and Saturday, February 9-10, 2024 for a holiday. Meters remain in effect.
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