New Engagement!
Levi Yitzchok Jacobson (Crown Heights) and Devorah Leah Schneerson (Crown Heights)
L’chaim will be Sunday at the Jewish Children’s Museum
792 Eastern Pkwy. [corner Kingston Ave.]
Tu B'Shevat, known as the “New Year for Trees,” was celebrated with a special mystical 'Seder' at Chabad of Mineola in Long Island.
Mystical Tu Bishvat Seder in Mineola
Tu B’Shevat, known as the “New Year for Trees,” was celebrated with a special mystical ‘Seder’ at Chabad of Mineola in Long Island.
Students Join Chabad for “Shabbat Chicago”
The West Rogers Park Chabad community opened their homes this past week for “Shabbat Chicago,” a Midwinter Midwest Weekend retreat for students and young professionals.
Scuffle Breaks Out in 770 over “Yechidus”
Crown Heights [CHI] — Last night, a brawl broke out in 770 after a Mashpia demanded that a group of ‘Tzfatim’ remove dividers they set up in the back of 770.
Picture of the Day: Merkos Chinuch Director in Florida
Rabbi Nochem Kaplan, Director of the Merkos Chinuch Office, visited the students of the South Florida Jewish Academy. He will be visiting six schools and attending NCPSA meetings during a full week in Florida on behalf of the Merkos National Accreditation Board.
Mislabeled Loaf of Bread Causes Uproar
A few days ago, we published a photo of a loaf of bread purchased at the Empire Kosher supermarket, with what appeared to be a second price label raising the cost of the loaf by 50 cents.
Italian Pizza Store in Manhattan Goes Kosher
CrownHeights.info has learned that an authentic Italian pizzeria, called Bravo Pizza, in midtown Manhattan has gone kosher, under the supervision of the Crown Heights based OK Kosher.
New Torah Welcomed to Cambodia
After more than a year of reading from a Torah that was borrowed from New York, it was time for Chabad of Cambodia to have their own Torah.
Rabbi Lew Inspires Girls at Pnimiyut Seminary
This past Sunday, 12th of Shvat, Rabbi Shmuel Lew farbrenged at the Pnimiyut Seminary in honor of Yud Shvat. Rabbi Lew was in Eretz Isroel for his grandmother’s Yahrtzeit, and kindly agreed to stop by and impart from his wisdom and Chassidishe Varumkeit to the girls.
Over 120 young men and women enjoyed an incredible four day shabbaton in Ulyanovsk, Russia. The minus 22 degree (f) weather didn’t stop these youth from attending. Although most of the participants were from Ulyanovsk, many youth came from Nizhniy Novgorod, Tolyatti, Penza, Samara and Moscow.
Shabbaton in Minus 22 Degrees Fahrenheit
Over 120 young men and women enjoyed an incredible four day shabbaton in Ulyanovsk, Russia. The minus 22 degree (f) weather didn’t stop these youth from attending. Although most of the participants were from Ulyanovsk, many youth came from Nizhniy Novgorod, Tolyatti, Penza, Samara and Moscow.

New Shluchim to Mariupol, Ukraine
Rabbi Aron and Chaya Kaganovsky have arrived on Shliachus in Mariupol, Ukraine where they will be assisting the local Jewish community with their physical and spiritual needs.
Biking cross-country? Just reading those words can get your heart pumping. Yet, this summer, for the second year running, the Bike 4 Friendship team aims to complete the long trek across the USA, while promoting understanding and acceptance for children with special needs.
Video: Bike Across America for FC This Summer
Biking cross-country? Just reading those words can get your heart pumping. Yet, this summer, for the second year running, the Bike 4 Friendship team aims to complete the long trek across the USA, while promoting understanding and acceptance for children with special needs.

Central Jersey Cheder Kinus an Inspiration
The sounds of learning, singing, and laughter could be heard in the halls of Cheder Menachem–Tzeirei HaShluchim of Central Jersey as the fourth annual Kinus HaChadorim of Tzeirei HaShluchim took place on Thursday, Erev Yud Shevat.
Four people are facing hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a yeshiva buchir for a violent robbery in Monsey NY, because he was Jewish. Police said the victim was hit in the head in Monsey on Monday night during an attempted robbery.
Hate Crime Against Yeshiva Student in Monsey
Four people are facing hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a yeshiva buchir for a violent robbery in Monsey NY, because he was Jewish. Police said the victim was hit in the head in Monsey on Monday night during an attempted robbery.
A Legacy of Faith, Courage and Will
“If I had to encapsulate the life of my father in one sentence, it would probably be that he exemplified the traits of his forebear, Aaron HaKohen, as a man who loved and pursued peace. Indeed, he synthesized the ideals of Tov LaMakom – endearing to G-d’ and ‘Tov Labriyos – endearing to man’ in almost prototypical fashion.”
Evening with Chana’le Fills Ballroom with Joy
This past Sunday, the Razag Ballroom was filled with music, joy and friendship. The “Chana’le” evening began with a performance by Mindy Stuart. Only fourteen years old, Mindy blew the crowd away with her heartfelt and unique performance, singing about a Woman of Valor. She inspired the crowd with her sweet, melodic voice, accompanied by her acoustic guitar.