Baby Boy!
Mendy and Dina (nee Segal) Lewis from Crown Heights had a baby boy!

CHK Posts Kashrus Alert Regarding Matzos From the Lubavitch Matzah Bakery In Crown Heights
The Vaad Hakashrus of Crown Heights, which oversees the CHK Kashrus Organization has published an alert notifying that the Lubavitch Matzah Bakery in Crown Heights is presently not under their supervision.

HY”D: Inbar Hayman, Held Hostage in Gaza, Killed in Hamas Captivity
The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters has announced the murder of hostage Inbar Hayman in Hamas captivity.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Takes Whirlwind Trip to Spread Light
From Yekaterinburg to Siberia, and from Siberia to Belarus, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar brought a message of encouragement and warmth to the local Jews on a whirlwind three day trip.

Travel Advisory Issued For NYC Sunday and Monday
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, December 17 and Monday, December 18. The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a major coastal storm that will impact the area with a mix of moderate to heavy rain, strong to damaging wind gusts, and minor to moderate coastal flooding.

TONIGHT: Farbrengen at the Ohel
Tonight, as Chassidim around the world celebrate the joyous day of Hei Teves, the Miracle of Light over Darkness that occurred in our generation, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus invites you to join a warm Chassidishe Farbrengen starting at 9:00 pm near the Rebbe’s Ohel.

Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Death of 9-year-old Daughter in Crown Heights Apartment
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for beating her 9-year-old daughter, Shalom Guifarro, to death in the family’s apartment in Crown Heights. The defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter in October.

Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Hey Teves Brings the Chanuka Light Through Seforim
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.

Tragedy in Gaza: Three Hostages Mistakenly Killed by Israeli Troops
IDF soldiers mistakenly identify Israeli hostages Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz as a threat, shoot and kill them. The incident is being investigated.

Crown Heights Targeted With “Jews For Palestine” Posters
Glued to walls and sign posts with a clear lacquered covering, signs proclaiming “Jews For Palestine” have popped up around Crown Heights.

Subsidized Bus Service To and From The Ohel For Hey Teves
Subsidized bus service to and the Ohel will be available for Hey Teves, beginning Motzei Shabbos through Sunday night.
Baby Boy!
Levi and Mushky Kotlarsky from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Sholom Zochor: Anshei Lubavitch, 578 Albany Ave, 8:00pm – 11:30pm

Weekly Story: A New Light
Last week I noted that I would post a thought that I said at a Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen. Since it is connected to one of the paramount messages the Rebbe mentions in his sichos on Chanukah, I decided to post it this week.

Busy Shabbos and Farbrengen at the Ohel to Mark Hei Teves
To help Chassidim celebrate the day, a beautiful program and Chassidishe Farbrengen, arranged by Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus, will take place near the Rebbe’s Ohel at 9:00 pm on Motzei Shabbos. The warm Farbrengen will be addressed by Rabbi Yosef Greenberg, and Rabbi Shmaya Shmotkin.

Video of the Day
When deciding on how to make this Chanukah even more memorable, wouldn’t you also immediately think to take a Menorah to the bottom of the Ocean?

Zos Chanukah is an Opportune Time for Tzedakah and Brochos
As the eighth and final candle is lit on the menorah, marking the last day of Chanukah, I thank the over 1200 people who brought light to our community this Chanukah. Thank you for partnering with CSSY to BE THERE for our community.

Mikvah.org: Hey Teves Sale Reminder, Building a Family Podcast Series Continues, and Project Chana Updates
We continue the series by learning about the mitzvah of Pru Urvu in a two-part overview based on the Rebbe’s sichos, featuring Mrs. S. Morozow. Also, Enjoy a 20% discount on ALL items featured in the sale!