Baby Girl!
Yehudah and Michal (nee Perman) Kirsh (Crown Heights)
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Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute present this unique photo of the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Y. Schneersohn, of blessed memory, in Baltimore, Maryland in the year 1930.
Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: Yaacov Pelin, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Yaacov Shlomo Matisyahu Pelin, at the young age of 32. He is survived by his mother, Chaya, and his brothers, Levi and Mendy. The funeral, burial and Shiva will take place in Jerusalem.
Vintage Photos: Rabbi J. J. Hecht Rallies the Children
In honor of the 22nd Yahrtzeit of Rabbi J. J. Hecht, OBM, we present this vintage collection of photos of him directing a rally of summer camp children in front of the Rebbe in August of 1979. Photos from the archives of Shmuel Zalmanov.
Lecha Anu Shirah - A beautiful new musical composition by Choni Grunblatt.
Music Video: Lecha Anu Shirah
Lecha Anu Shirah – A beautiful new musical composition by Choni Grunblatt.
New Engagement!
Didi Reichner (Jerusalem, Israel) and Rachel Feld (Berkeley, CA)
Brooklyn Neighborhood Sees City’s Largest Pothole
A massive sinkhole opened up in Brooklyn on Wednesday, nearly swallowing a parked car and causing a giant headache for city workers, who plan to work through the weekend to repair it.
New Engagement!
Eliezer Shaw (London, UK) and Chaya Wolfe (Phoenix, AZ)
Canadian Town’s Jewish Community Revitalized
In the shadow of a skyline dominated by the General Motors Renaissance Center across the narrow Detroit River, the small, public University of Windsor draws close to 15,000 students from locations throughout Canada to the quiet and unassuming city of Windsor. Located on the border, it occupies a swath of Ontario locals point out is the only part of Canada that lies south of the United States and was once a source of prohibition-busting smugglers and black market liquor.
A Shabbaton Experience: CGI B-ME Visits CH
CGI Bat-Mitzvah Experience (B-ME) campers spent a whirlwind weekend in the Chabad enclave of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, NY where they toured a slew of local attractions and significant locations including the Rebbe’s home, office and shul.
Tire thieves strike again - five days later. An SUV parked on Lefferts Avenue was the latest victim of the tire thieves. Once again, all four tires and rims were removed and the vehicle was left on two cinder-blocks.
Another Car Left ‘Hanging’ After Tires Stolen
Tire thieves strike again – five days later. An SUV parked on Lefferts Avenue was the latest victim of the tire thieves. Once again, all four tires and rims were removed and the vehicle was left on two cinder-blocks.
Baby Girl!
Yanky and Ahuva (nee Rivkin) Borenstein (Crown Heights)
Is Alcohol Next Thing in Mayor’s Crosshairs?
Mayor Mike Bloomberg is famous for attempting to curb the city’s smoking, soda, and greasy food habits with legislation, but New Yorkers are now wondering whether Bloomberg has set his next target on a different vice: alcohol.
Photo Gallery: Week 5 at Monsey Lubavitch Day Camp
Campers enjoy their Fifth week at Lubavitch Day Camp in Monsey, NY.
An exquisitely detailed exhibition, depicting various Jewish holidays in both different times and places, has been drawing large crowds in Borough Park since its arrival from Israel three weeks ago.
Animated Miniature Display Brings Holidays to Life
An exquisitely detailed exhibition, depicting various Jewish holidays in both different times and places, has been drawing large crowds in Borough Park since its arrival from Israel three weeks ago.
Thursday Night L’chaim!
Binyomin Lieblich (Crown Heights) and Zahava Shagalov (California / Crown Heights)
Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St. [entrance on Albany Ave.]
On Yud Tes Kislev, 5743 — 1982, the Rebbe conducted his umpteenth Siyum Hashas. An excerpt.
Video: The Rebbe’s Siyum Hashas
On Yud Tes Kislev, 5743 — 1982, the Rebbe conducted his umpteenth Siyum Hashas. An excerpt.
