JEM: My Wife Was Sick…But Then I Spoke to the Rebbe
The Rebbe’s advice for breathing difficulties caused by gallstones: a healthy diet.
Gallery: Children With Special Needs Join For Special Evening In Yerushalayim
The Chabad run Lahachayot organization threw a special Chanukah event for children with special needs in Yerushalayim, with live entertainment from Chaim Yisroel and Mendy Jerufi.
Gallery: Paris Anash Farbreng For Hey Teves
Hundred of Anash of Paris, France gathered at the Bais Chaya Mushka building in Paris for a grand Hey Teves Farbrengen complete with sit down meal, Sefarim sale, and video presentation.
Information To Be Menachem Avel Mrs. Shiela Simon
Mrs. Shiela Simon, the wife of R’ Mottel Simon A”H, is sitting shiva in Crown Heights after the passing of her brother Avrohom Abba (Bummy) OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi, director of Harvard Chabad, with the Harvard menorah.
Unhiding the Menorah at Harvard Yard
Every night of Chanukah for the past 24 years, a large menorah has been kindled on Harvard Yard, Harvard University’s iconic green. And every night of Chanukah for the past 24 years, once the music and celebration is over and the lights have burnt out, that menorah is packed up and hidden away.
Menorahs Lit Up Stalin’s “Jewish Autonomy” ofBirobidzhan
When Stalin created an “autonomous Jewish region” near the China–Russia border, he definitely did not even dream that one day, the Rebbe’s shluchim would be spreading the light of Chanukah there.
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.
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