Information To Menachem Avel the Baron Family
The Baron Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of Dr. Shmuel Baron OBM. Time and location in extended article.
Chabad Opens on the Dominican Republic’s North Coast
In the 1930s — when most countries had sealed their borders to Jewish refugees fleeing Europe — the Dominican Republic opened its doors, and a small Jewish community took root in Sosúa. The community has since faded, with most descendants moving abroad or intermarrying.
The East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation has been in its CBD location since 1877, two decades after it was founded.
Arsonist Targets Historic Melbourne Synagogue During Shabbat
Hours after Shabbat began on July 4, a lone arsonist attempted to set fire to the historic East Melbourne Synagogue in Australia’s largest city. Approximately 20 Jews, including children, were there for Friday evening prayer services.
BDE: R’ Avi Piamenta, 69, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Avi Piamenta OBM, a famed Lubavitcher musician. He passed away suddenly Erev Shabbos, the 8th of Tammuz, 5785.
BDE: Dr. Shmuel Baron, 88, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Dr. Shmuel Baron OBM. He passed away in Baltimore, MD, where he lived for more than 45 years and was central figure in the Lubavitch community.
The Sale Could Wait
When Ezriel finished telling the story, Nussen quipped, “What was he thinking? That I should give up the minyan and breakfast with the bochurim for a little bit of money?”
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – 95th Yahrtzeit of Freirdiker Rebbe’s Melamed, R’ Moshe Binyomin of Lubavitch
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.
New Engagement!
Yonah Galili (Toronto, Canada) to Ora Zuckerman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, July 7th, 8:00pm at Bais Avraham Yitzchak 305 Remsen Ave
BESHT: The Secret of the Parah Aduma
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Tuvia Simon is A Sofer Stam in Crown Heights. He will be giving this week’s shiur on the secret of the Parah Aduma.
Long Island Mayor Quits After Jacking Up Taxes 87%, Costing Village Nearly $1.5M Over Antisemitism Lawsuit
A Long Island suburb found itself suddenly without a mayor — or nearly any government at all — when almost all the town’s top officials resigned Thursday after raising property taxes 87%.
HY’D: Sergeant Yair Eliyahou Dies In Combat In Gaza
The IDF has announced that Sergeant Yair Eliyahou, aged 19, from Ezer, who served as a Combat Engineering soldier in the Northern Brigade, fell in combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
Weekly Story: Yud Beis Tammuz
I was thinking of continuing writing some additional aspects and thoughts which I mentioned or heard at a Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen. However, someone related to me the following story he personally heard twenty-eight years ago from Chacham Lasry a nephew of the Baba Sali. It is Chacham Lasry’s personal story of an interaction he merited to have with the Frierdiker Rebbe.
Weekly Dvar Torah: “Come as You Are” — Stories That Speak the Rebbe’s Soul
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells a series of stories that show the Rebbe’s deep and boundless love for every single Jew.
“You Restored My Faith in Judaism:” The Story of A Shabbat Hug
Shluchim worldwide have long delivered Shabbos care packages to doorsteps and hospital rooms, kindling hope where it’s needed most. Inspired by an elderly recipient’s grateful words, the Shabbat Hug from Merkos 302’s Chabad on Call has distilled that love and intention into a beautifully designed care box, bringing the warmth of Shabbos to patients, seniors, and anyone greeting the holy day alone.
The Story of the Rebbe’s Urgent and Unusual Directive, a Special Coin, and Friends Who Miraculously Survived
55 years ago, Ches Tamuz, nine bochurim traveled to a wedding. On the way back, a tractor-trailer collided with their car and hit the Gas Tank. The entire car was engulfed in flames, with all nine boys thinking it was their last minutes on earth.
Young Shluchim Complete First Week of MyShliach Virtual Camp
With summer vacation underway, Yaldei Hashluchim from across the globe tuned in this week for the launch of Merkos 302’s MyShliach’s Virtual Camp, an immersive online experience designed to give children of Shluchim the joy, Chassidishkeit, and connection of an in-person camp, no matter where they live.
Woman Sets Two Fires In Crown Heights, Extinguished Thanks to Shomrim
At 10:00 PM, Shomrim responded within one minute to a report of a woman setting a tree on fire. Volunteers arrived with fire extinguishers and quickly put out the flames.
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