New Engagement
Shui Broner (Los Angeles, CA) and Chaya Vita Zeiler (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Motzei Shabbos, Artisan Bakehouse Upstairs 665 Empire Blvd
City Journal Publishes Article A Meaningful Moment and the Push For A Moment Of Silence
As we approach the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday—recognized as Education and Sharing Day in honor of the Rebbe’s contributions to education—a powerful City Journal article highlights the growing momentum behind the Moment of Silence initiative, inspired by the Rebbe’s vision.
Adar Dancing in 770 this Sunday
A Special Adar dancing will take place for children this Sunday in the 770 main shul. The dancing will take place on Sunday, the 23rd of Adar, Feb. 23rd, between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
Kashrus Alert: OK Kosher Published Alert For Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple
The OK Kosher Certification has released a Kosher Advisory regarding Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple which has been mislabeled as Kosher for Passover.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Ohel Series: Reb Avraham Mayor, Rabbi Ushpal etc
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.
Picture of the Day
Continuing an 8 year custom, Rabbi Kalman Weinfeld of the OK Kosher assisted The Manhattan Beer Company in completing mechiras chametz. Let’s raise a glass and a slice of kokosh (after Pesach) to their dedication and commitment to the Jewish community.
Largest Ever Pegisha Europe Kicks Off in Budapest
The Chabad on Campus International Pegisha Europe is making history as the largest ever, with over 400 participants from 46 schools and 9 European countries gathering in Budapest.
New Engagement!
Mendi Hazan (Milan, Italy) to Rivky Munitz (Buffalo, NY)
New Engagement!
Mendy Blesofsky (Manchester, UK) to Breina Chein (Argentina)
Freed Hostage Eli Sharabi Visits Rebbe’s Ohel to Give Thanks—Freed Exactly One Year After His Brother Prayed There for a Miracle
Just hours after testifying before the UN Security Council, Eli Sharabi, recently freed after 491 days in Hamas captivity, visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens Thursday evening to give thanks for his survival, pray for the remaining hostages, as he said Kaddish for the first time.
Baby Girl!
Yehoshua Zelik and Chaya Mushka Newman from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!
Sholom Ber and Rivka Sternberg from Pomona, NY had a baby boy!
Weekly Story: In the Limousine
On Shabbos, I heard the following inspiring story that happened this Purim. It is only through these snippets that I hear or that people inform me of, that I am able to continue writing and posting new insights and stories.
NY State Court of Appeals Overturns NYC Law Permitting Noncitizens to Vote Locally
The highest court in New York State has struck down a New York City law which, if it had gone into effect, would have allowed noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Mirrors and the Red Heifer
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks into the mirror – literally – and understands the paradox of the Para Aduma, the Red Heifer, through that lens.
A Mitzvah For Menachem
Just days after celebrating his Upshernish, 3-year-old Menachem tragically passed away. Let’s come together and do a mitzvah, a good deed, an act of goodness and kindness, Leilui Nishmat Menachem Mendel Ben Baruch Bendit.
Global Moshiach Day To Focus on Unique Capacity of the Neshama
After its third successful year, hundreds of shluchim worldwide gear up for Merkos 302’s Festival of the Future 4.0. A full-event program entitled “Step Up!” taking place around the world this Acharon Shel Pesach.
