Con Edison is mobilizing to respond to any service problems that may be caused by the strong winds expected to hit the region Sunday evening into Monday.
Perhaps one of the most well-known, yet least understood schools of music in the Jewish faith is the deceitfully simplistic Nigun. These wordless tunes have been chanted throughout generations and have been the soundtrack of our people. But where did the Nigun come from, how has it evolved, and what role does it play in modern Judaism?
Sholom and Shizue Bergovoy from Chicago, IL had a baby girl!
Last week marked a historic event in Nigeria – the first Chassidic Bar Mitzvah, organized by the Shluchim of the Rebbe, Rabbi Israel and Haya Moussia Uzan.
The following email exchanges were leaked between the CHK and Rabbi Weismandel following the release of a letter from Rabbi Weismandel lambasting the CHK for making Kashrus claims against AgriStar.
A man was fatally shot in Crown Heights overnight just blocks from his apartment. No arrests have yet been made.
Discover the true role angels play in Judaism and see how acts of human kindness can bring their messages to life. This lecture was given by Rabbi Moshe Bryski at JLI’s 17th annual National Jewish Retreat.
Chabad of Vancouver Island, led by Rabbi Meir and Chani Kaplan, has grown to include a thriving preschool, day camp, and synagogue. The Chabad Family Shul is bustling every day, with classes for young and old, minyanim, and events. From nearby, the sounds of children singing as they learn the Aleph-Beit in the CTots Childhood Education preschool can be heard. But it wasn’t always that way.
The Rebbe’s extraordinary sensitivity and concern towards incarcerated individuals. Importance of dealing with seemingly minor issues that come up on Shlichut.
Over 50 talmidim in the acclaimed Smicha program run by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, got tested recently by Rabbonim on various topics and have shown clarity and knowledge in their studies.
There are certain events that take place that you will always remember where you were when the event occurred. One of those events was a phone-call that I received from a dear friend on a Sunday night in 5777.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Harriett Sklar OBM, a member of the Montreal Jewish community. She passed away on the 29th of Adar 1, 5784.
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Deren, one of those who will be working with the new Shechitas Lubavitch “Lamed-K” gives a statement regarding his involvement and what took place at a meeting before Chanukah.
Watch this new release by Singer Simche Friedman covering a new Chasidic Purim Medly.
Another caught on camera assault in Crown Heights when a woman was punched in the side of the head in an unprovoked assault.
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.
This letter was released by the CHK’s Kashrus Director Rabbi Yosef Kirszenberg for the Crown Heights Community and beyond, notifying the locations where CHK Hechsher Meat and Poultry may still be purchased.
