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.
Picture of the Day
The Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland hosted the JEM Team as they filmed for the My Encounter series at the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland House. Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum expressed the honor to attend one of the interviews and listen to firsthand accounts about the Rebbe and Friediker Rebbe, which was an unforgettable experience.
YouTuber Shloime Zionce Makes A Massive Kiddush Lubavitch On Air
While on the The Latest Talk Podcast, Youtuber Shloime Zionce was asked about Chabad and Chabad Houses across the world. In just a few minutes Shloime made a massive Kiddush Lubavitch and summarized the Mesiras Nefesh of the Shluchim eloquently and beautifully.
MIRACLE: Mashiach Flag Wearing IDF Soldier Shot In The Helmet
The power of the Mashiach Flag on full display Thursday, after reports surfaced of an IDF soldier who shot in the helmet and survived. A picture circulating on social media shows the bullet indentation on the helmet, mere inches away from a camouflage Mashiach Flag.
PSA: Crown Heights EBT Holders, Change Your PIN Immediately
Following a PSA and article published by CrownHeights.info regarding a rash of EBT fraud targeting the Crown Heights community over the last week, tens of community members have reached out and reported fraudulent charges on their cards as recently as the last 24 hours. This fraud is ongoing and CrownHeights.info advises all EBT holders to change their PIN numbers IMMEDIATELY!
