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The Coordinators of Crown Heights Shomrim welcomed the new commanding officer of the NYPD’s 71st Precinct to Crown Heights this week and discussed how to further the partnership with NYPD and Shomrim to make for a safer community.
In the winter of 1973 the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, launched the Chabad-Lubavitch Chanukah awareness campaign, changing the way the eight-day Festival of Lights has been celebrated since. Pictured, the National Menorah in Washington, D.C. Photo: Baruch Ezagui/Chabad.org
Fifty Years of Illuminating the World: Chanukah Campaign Hits Milestone
Most of us don’t remember it, but once upon a time Chanukah was not widely known. Back then, giant menorahs did not glimmer outside the Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue, or in front of the White House on the Ellipse, or at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Miami Beach To Rename Street Dedicated In Memory of Rabbi Pinchus Weberman OBM
The City of Miami Beach will be holding a special ceremony next week with the renaming of a street in honor of the late Rabbi Pinchus Weberman OBM.
Learning by the Lights: Enhance your Menorah Experience with a Moshiach Learning Series
Learning by the Lights is an eight-part learning series for Chanukah. This family-friendly Menorah-side study from the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 invites you to delve into a captivating topic that hopes to shed light on current events.
Chabad-Lubavitch in Berlin has been erecting the public menorah at the iconic Brandenburg Gate—it is Europe’s largest menorah—since 2003, this year marking two-decades since it first went up. File photo: Chabad-Lubavitch of Berlin
LIVE at 9:00AM: Lighting The Public Menorah at the Brandenburg Gate With German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Join the LIVE Broadcast at the Brandenburg Gate, where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slated to help light Berlin’s public Chanukah menorah—Europe’s largest—on Thursday evening, sending a “powerful message of solidarity” with the Jewish people.
5,000 Rabbis Under One Roof, Experience The Kinus Hashluchim With YouTuber Shloimy Zionce
Join YouTuber Shloimy Zionce and experience attending the Chabad Kinus HaShluchim of 5784/2023 and learn the reason why he makes sure to attend every year.
LIVE NOW: RCCS LIVE Event With Raffle Drawing
Join RCCS supporters across the globe for the “Light Up The Night” event taking place this evening at 8:30pm. The event will be livestreamed here on CrownHeights.info.
World’s Largest Menorah Rises Again in NYC
The World’s Largest Menorah, a New York City icon and one of the world’s premier menorahs, was erected again this morning in preparation for Chanukah.
New Engagement!
Yosef Yitzchak Gansburg (Crown Heights) to Sarah Rochel Hertzel (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at Rubashkins 1349 President St.
Chabad Mechanchim Recharge for Greater Chinuch Impact
Over 100 Chabad Mechanchim gathered for a special farbrengen with Rabbi Michoel Gourarie allowing them to recharge and uplift their chinuch impact.
Davidov Brothers Release New Chanukah Mashup
The Davidov brothers have released a new Mivtzoim Chanukah mashup of music that will be blasted across the world.
Inbox: Thank You Chabad, Thank You Ambassador Erdan
At the United Nations, Israel’s Ambassador Gilad Erdan has been a beacon of leadership since the war started, reminding me of the importance of speaking truth to power. Erdan has simply stood up again and again and again – in the UN, in the media, in our community and led. Speaking truth to power.
Rabbi Holtzman Encourages Crown Heightsers To Attend SUNY Downstate Menorah Lighting
In the current political climate, the safety of Jewish students and staff depends on how big and vocal our presence is. This year, more than ever, we need you to help us and every Jewish student in every university.
BDE: Reb Velvel Kopp, 66, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Velvel Kopp OBM, a chosid who lived in Seattle and moved to Tsfas exactly 30 years before his passing. He passed away on the 20th of Kislev, 5784.
JLI: How I Overcame My Grudge Against God
Hear how Rabbi Gershon Schusterman grappled with overwhelming personal tragedy and his heartfelt message on how to believe in heaven when it hurts like hell. This lecture was given by Rabbi Gershon Schusterman at JLI’s 17th annual National Jewish Retreat.
NYC Mitzvah Tank Parade Registration Closes at 11:00PM, Don’t Miss Out
The Mitzvah Tank Organization, which runs NYC’s annual Mitzvah Tank Parades, is reminding people to sign up for this year’s Chanukah Menorah Parade as registration closes tonight at 11:00pm.
Shalsheles Junior – Amcha Yisroel, One Heart
Watch this new music video from Shalsheles Junior titled Amcha Yisroel, One Heart.
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