Baby Girl!
Kovi and Rivky (nee Danzinger) Raksin from Hollywood Florida had a baby girl!
Happening Tomorrow: A Morning That’s More Than Just a Breakfast
Tomorrow morning, the women of Crown Heights will gather for the annual Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Bikur Cholim Women’s Breakfast. While the program is always special, the breakfast introduces something extraordinary this year.
Yagdil Torah Compiles Publication For Yud Gimmel Iyar
The 13th of Iyar is the day of the passing of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib, third son of the Rabbi and Mekubal R’ Levi Yitzchok and Rebbetzin Chana Schneersohn and brother of our Rebbe. The Yagdil Torah organization has compiled a publication with Mishnayos, selected stories, and rare correspondents of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib in honor of Yud Gimmel Iyar.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Jerusalem History: Property of Toras Chesed, Gutnick Building, 100 Year Bakery
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.
Chabad Opens in Niagara Falls USA
With special permits from the State Park in place, Rabbi Yehuda and Yehudis Lorber, who founded Chabad of Niagara Falls, U.S.A, are bringing Jewish awareness and connection through their Mobile Center — a repurposed RV.
BESHT: The Rebbe’s view on לֹ֥א תַעֲמֹ֖ד עַל־דַּ֣ם רֵעֶ֑ךָ
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Shlomo Litvin is a Shliach of the Rebbe in Lexington Kentucky. A prolific writer and educator, he speaks internationally on Jewish issues. Rabbi Litvin serves in numerous leadership roles in Kentucky and reaches hundreds of thousands online. He will be giving this week’s shiur on “The Rebbe’s view on לֹ֥א תַעֲמֹ֖ד עַל־דַּ֣ם רֵעֶ֑ךָ”.
Weekly Story: Hashgacha Protis Showed the Importance of Donating A Kidney
I was invited this year to join the Renewal [Kidney] Family Shabbaton which takes place on Shabbos Shira. The six to seven hundred attendees represented the wide spectrum of American Jewy, and amongst them were over a minyan of Anash, a small representation of Lubavitchers who are either kidney donors, supporters, or kidney recipients.
New York Assembly Member Supports Budget Provision to Reduce Oversight of Private Schools
In a passionate speech on the New York State Assembly floor, Assembly Member Wieder voiced strong support for a budget provision aimed at reducing the State Education Department’s oversight of private schools.
WATCH LIVE: The Funeral of Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM
Join Anash and Crown Heights residents as they say goodbye to Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM, a person who has brought incredible joy to the Crown Heights and Chabad community.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Transformative Journey of Iyar and the Soul’s Ascent
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman deconstructs the counting of the Omer, explaining its significance as a powerful tool towards self betterment and personal upkeep.
France Marches Towards Light
On Thursday, the 10th of Iyar (May 8), a moving ceremony took place in Aubervilliers – France, marking Victory Day in Europe, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II — a day symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness in Europe.
Tribute to Rabbi Lipskar, A letter From The Menachem Education Foundation Director and Founder to the Lipskar Family
Growing up, I didn’t have much to do with Rabbi Lipskar. Of course, I knew his name, but it wasn’t personal. My first real encounter was during my time in New York in 1997.
HY’D: Two IDF Soldiers Die In Gaza Fighting
Two IDF soldiers were killed and at least six were wounded in separate incidents amid fighting in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.
BDE: Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer, 81, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Tzaddik “Charlie Buttons” Nassofer OBM, a fixture in the Crown Heights community – loved by all – whose smile, balloons, and visits to simchas are part of a generations childhood. He passed away Thursday evening, the 11th of Iyar, 5785. Updated with Levaya information.
From College Athlete to Abraham’s Child
How a child of secular suburbia discovered his deeper identity as a “child of Abraham,” transforming his life path from worldly success to spiritual fulfillment as a rabbi and Jewish educator.
The Million Mitzvah Campaign, Bring Rabbi Lipskar’s Legacy To Life
One of Rabbi Lipskar’s most impactful initiatives, launched over 20 years ago, was the “Million Mitzvahs Campaign.” Let us unite to take on new resolutions in Rabbi Lipskar’s memory, perpetuating his sacred legacy.
Weekly Letter: The Essence of A Jew
In celebrating the joyous day of Lag B’Omer this coming week – when we remember Rabbi Akiva and his colleagues who displayed great strength and self-sacrifice during the oppressive Roman rule of the Land of Israel – we share a letter of the Rebbe. In it, the Rebbe explains the essence of a Jew and cites the famous analogy of our Sages – of a fish in water where it needs to live. Living in one’s vital element is basic to one’s survival.
