It was a weekend of firsts for the 420 teens and shluchim attending the International Teen Shabbaton last Shabbos. At the Shabbaton banquet, Yarin Benaloul, the president of the CTeen’s boys division of Las Vegas Nevada, shared that his community has drastically changed as a result of the dedication of CTeen rabbi, “Rabbi Oz” AKA Chaim Ozer Metal.
In this 19th installment of the series, Rebbetzin Chana reminisces about an episode with a Jewish writer named Markish, which took place while they were living in Dnepropetrovsk.
Cheder Chabad Girls had an inspiring Chof Beis Shvat today.
A few months ago, shoppers walking along Kingston Ave. noticed something different on the block between Montgomery St. and Empire Blvd: Q-Cumber Café was closed. In its place was a hip new Pizza shop with a [not too] different name – Pomodori [Italian plural for Tomato].
A new red box with a telephone was installed in downstairs 770 with a direct line to Hatzalah for use in case of an emergency. CrownHeights.info was told that this was done after the payphones had been removed and should Hatzalah’s assistance be needed, there is a way – aside from shouting – to call for their help.
A twenty seven year old Jewish man from Brooklyn found himself facing a difficult dilemma after crossing against a red light on his way to Chabad of Downtown Los Angeles on Shabbos morning.
Shluchos that have been streaming into New York for the annual International Kinus visited the Ohel of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin this morning.
The Skverer Rebbe from Boro Park, Rabbi Yechiel Michl Twersky, recently visited the Shul in Bal Harbour, FL. After davening Shachris, he had a meeting with Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskier in his study, where he spoke about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, OBM.
It was a sight that turned more than a few heads in the Bloomingdale area. On Sunday, a group of rabbis danced through the streets, taking turns carrying a newly completed Torah in a celebratory parade that ended at at 3005 Waylon Ln., Valrico, the home of the new Torah.
In advance of the release of his debut album, singer Yoely Falkowitz released a music video of his new song Areivim, a large part of which was filmed in and around 770.
Sruly Epstein (Columbia, SC) and Shlomit Dean (Crown Heights)
Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
Plans for a women’s division of Hatzalah dedicated to assisting in emergency births have been scrapped as the women, after consulting with a respected Brooklyn rabbi, have instead decided to create their own independent volunteer service, titled Ezras Nashim, that will be staffed entirely by women.
As a result of the New Delhi and Georgia bombs, security has been stepped up in Israeli diplomatic missions around the world. In addition, security has been stepped up for Jewish institutions in the United States and elsewhere, with a focus being placed on Chabad houses due to the increased Iranian effort to strike Israeli targets everywhere.
This is Yaakov Shwekey‘s first ever official music video. It is written and produced by world famous comedian Mendy Pellin.
Registration for the annual International Kinus Hashluchos has opened Wednesday at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, with over 900 shluchos already in attendance.
Shalach Manos mania has begun st the United Lubavitch Yeshiva on Crown Street. Parents and staff started working tirelessly to put together deluxe sumptuous baskets and packages to delight families and friends while supporting the yeshiva (these festive presents will be available for sale shortly).
On Tuesday evening, a special talk at the Besht Center empowered and inspired young Crown Heightsers on the path to success. Not merely a lecture, the evening gave aspiring businessmen the chance to speak to accomplished entrepreneurs and network with fellow visionaries – many of whom have successfully gone through the same challenges of starting a business.
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