Report: State Eyes Closure of SUNY Downstate Hospital Near Crown Heights
The state is reportedly planning to dramatically downsize or even close SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn.
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Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Mindfulness, Eretz Yisrael, Chasidus with Rabbi Dr. Rueven Insel
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.
VIDEO: Hour with the Rebbe Promo
An Hour with the Rebbe has released an exciting promo video. This highly-anticipated event invites Bochurim to spend an unforgettable hour with thousands of others in 770. The video offers a glimpse into the transformative atmosphere and experience that awaits.
UPDATED: Appellate Court Returns Their Verdict On 770 Case, and Both Sides Declare Victory
An Appellate Court hearing the case of Agudas Chasidei Chabad against the Gabboim “Congregation Lubavitch” has returned their decision, and both sides have declared victory.
BESHT: The Power and Importance of Chitas and Rambam
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Gershon Avtzon is the Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati. He will be giving this week’s shiur on “The power and importance of Chitas and Rambam.”
Dovi’s Camp Gan Israel Florida Unveils New Division for Bar Mitzvah-Age Boys
Dovi’s Camp Gan Israel of Florida is delighted to announce the opening of a new division catering to Bar Mitzvah-age boys. Carefully crafted to provide a Chassidishe summer of fun, this program will combine an exciting schedule of trips and activities with a serious learning program, tailored to the unique needs of young bochurim.
Weekly Story: From Yud Shevat 5710 To Yud Shevat 5711
So now that I am writing about the year between the Frierdiker Rebbe’s histalkus and the Rebbe officially accepting the Nesius, the following year, I am again faced with the question of what I should include and what could I omit. Since I am writing this chapter for this week’s post, obviously it is going to be shorter than the final draft in the biography and perhaps the readers can help me fill in what they feel is pertinent or missing.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Moshe and the Seventh Generation
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks about the upcoming day of Yud Shvat, and how the Rebbe’s legacy was rooted in part with lessons that can be learned from this Parsha.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights Shomrim was proudly represented last night as Chaverim of Bergen County unveiled their first response vehicle. The event was a show of unity from Chaverim and Shomrim Divisions across the NYC area and beyond.
Laws and Customs: Preparing For Yud Shvat
As a preparation for Yud Shevat, Rabbi Shmuel Lesches of Young Yeshivah has provided a booklet with information about the customs associated with this day.
Groundbreaking Film on the Rebbe’s Call to Bochurim Highlighting This Year’s Kinus Hatmimim
An original 4-part film produced by acclaimed Filmmaker Shlomo Chaim Rivkin, encapsulates three core elements that contribute to the make-up of “The Rebbe’s Bochurim”.
New Engagement!
Schneur Zalman Raskin (Montreal, Quebec) to Shaina Bracha Austin (London, UK)
From The Editor: When It Comes To 770 There Are No Innocents, Everyone Is Guilty
Just over three weeks ago, the major story of the “tunnels” under 770 broke, leading every Lubavitcher to reexamine the way that they have dealt with some of the extreme elements in Chabad. As the dust settles, and cement dries, the question is now being asked “Will anything change?” Unfortunately, everyone continues to do what has always been done, pass the buck and refuse to take action.
PSA: Due To Con-Ed Repair Work, Electricity to 770 to be Shut Off
770 will go dark temporarily Thursday night as Con Edison works to repair underground equipment smoking heavily in front of the building. At present no estimate is known as for how long the work will go on for.
The Campaign That Doesn’t End
Recently, we have passed the stretch of time many Chabad Rabbis know as fundraising season. Boruch Hashem, many goals were reached, and campaigns have ended. There is one campaign, however, that does not end – no matter how much time passes.
New Engagement!
Meir Zisman (New Hempstead, NY) to Jenna Grossman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Sunday, Jan. 21st, 8:00pm at the JCM
Seating Map, See Lubavitch Yeshivos in Numbers
See the numbers: A record 54 yeshivos will be joining ‘An Hour With the Rebbe’ on Yud Shevat. Which yeshivos are they, and how many bochurim are in each one?
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