New Engagement!
Benny Adler (Montebello, NY) to Mera Skoblo (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl
BDE: Reuven Woonteiler, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Reuven Woonteiler OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights Hatzalah Member Rabbi Yossi Rapp, who also heads the Chabad Air organization, was seen putting on Tefillin with a state Inspector at Chevra Hatzalah’s annual inspection. Before you ask, yes, this was the first time in his life that the inspector was putting on Tefillin.
Community Council Election Affirmed by Beis Din, Election to be Held Before Shavuos
Preparations have continued to advance towards the first election for Directors of the Vaad Hakahal and Crown Heights Jewish Community Council in 14 years. The Shul Representative have indicated that the elections will be held on Sunday June 2nd – 25 Iyar, 5784.
Hundreds Celebrate Siyum Sefer Torah In Hallandale Beach, Florida
Five hundred people took part in the festivities, including the local Ainsworth children and their families, the Fellig siblings, and Government officials, with thousands of others being inspired.
New Engagement!
Shlomo Zev Friedman (Coral Springs, FL) to Sonya Gurgov (Wayne, NJ) L’Chaim: Tuesday, March 19th, 8:00pm at the JCM Upper Level
Police Shoot and Kill Gun Touting Man Outside Jewish Home In Remsen Village
Police officers investigating reports of a man shooting a gun in the area of Remsen Village Monday, shot and killed a 20-year-old man as he was chasing down a couple and shooting at them.
New Engagement!
Sholom Reicher (Melbourne, Australia) to Esther Schaffran (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Wednesday, March 20th, 8:00pm at the JCM Lower Level
Camp L’man Achai West Coast Holds Shabbaton
Twenty-five campers and staff joined for Shabbos, at the gorgeous 5-acre property, which hosted many activities such as zipline, rope course, a basketball court, a trampoline, and mini farm.
Thornhill Woods Grieves Family Lost in Plane Crash
A close-knit community in Canada is grieving over the devastating loss of a family of five who died on March 7 in a fiery small-plane crash in Nashville, Tenn.
BREAKING: Crown Heights Bais Din Releases Letter Supporting New Vaad Hakohol Election
In another step towards an election 14 years in the making, the Crown Heights Bais Din has released a letter supporting an attempt to set up elections for this year.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Baumgarten (Rockaway,NJ) to Chaya Hanoka (Pasadena, CA)
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin: The Oldest Brooklyn Shul in Boro Park Stolen and Illegally Demolished
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin takes on what he termed the stealing and demolition of the oldest Shul in Boro Park, Chevra Anshei Lubawitz on 12th Ave.
“Kumzing” Comes To The US For The First Time With 3,000 Strong Audience
For the first time in History, the famous “Kumzing” show, originally a show put on is Israel for Americans, has actually come to America.
Prolific Crown Heights Burglar Arrested With The Help of Shomrim
A prolific burglar in Crown Heights wanted for multiple crimes has been arrested thanks to a collaboration between Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD.
Impressive Tunnel Complex from the Bar Kokhba Revolt Period Revealed Near the Sea of Galilee
Over the past few months students, local residents and soldiers have participated in an archaeological excavation at Huqoq near the Sea of Galilee. The excavations have provided a glance at a dramatic episode in the history of the Jewish people: the preparation of shelters for the Revolt of the Jews against the Romans led by Bar Kokhba in 132–136 CE.
Dach.dev, A New AI Driven Way of Learning Chassidus
In a world where digital platforms abound, finding accessible and user-friendly resources for learning Chassidus can be a challenge. Recognizing this need, a team of dedicated volunteers has come together to launch Dach.dev, a digital platform committed to making the profound teachings of Chabad Chassidus accessible to all.
