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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rabbi Moshe Weiss serves as the director of Chabad of Sherman Oaks, California, while also involved in numerous business and investment ventures. He was interviewed in September 2011.
Lubavitch Hebrew Academy of Margate, FL announced the hiring of a new General Studies Principal for the upcoming school year, naming the member of the administration as Rabbi Yisroel Hecht.
Launched by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights, the program is a collaborative effort between Oholei Torah and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street, with a focus on deepening the boys’ knowledge of Halacha and strengthening their Yiras Shamayim.
