New Engagement!
Schneur Berger (Los Angeles, CA) to Sara Gorodetsky (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, May 12th, 8:00pm at Bison and Bourbon
Flames of Renewal: Folsom Community Marks Lag B’Omer With Chabad Center Demolition Kickoff
Before the existing structure is removed to make way for a new Chabad center, the building is serving one final purpose: providing firefighters with rare, real-world emergency training exercises.
Bikur Cholim Breakfast Draws Record Crowd; Auction Closes Tomorrow
The Oholei Torah Ballroom was filled to capacity this morning for the Annual Bikur Cholim Breakfast. Organizers expressed profound gratitude to the hundreds of women who attended, noting an overwhelming response and outpouring of community support.
BDE: Reb Yaakov Yitzchak Dalfin, 78, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Yankel Dalfin OBM, the younger brother of Reb Aron Dalfin of Crown Heights.
Following Ceasefire, Mass Jewish Wedding Held in Kyiv — Including a 92-Year-Old Couple
For the first time since the outbreak of the war, the relative calm between Russia and Ukraine enabled Kyiv’s Jewish community to hold an especially moving and festive event
Last Chance – Now It’s Our Turn
Right now, it costs $1.5 million a year to keep Crown Heights Hatzalah operating. And that number is only going up.
JCCGCI’s Crown Heights Mesivta Vocational Track Transforms Lives — and Needs Your Support
A generous anonymous funder has awarded JCCGCI a two-year, $225,000 grant to pilot and administer initiatives across three Mesivtas in Crown Heights.
Video of the Day
The 1st Tefillin Stand in Africa has now been inaugurated at the Mega Plaza Mall in Lagos, Nigeria. This 1st publicly available Tefillin stand is a project of Rabbi Shloime and Chaya Nelken of Hollywood, Florida.
Crown Heights Leadership Launches Community-Wide Voter Registration Drive
Crown Heights community leaders, Askonim, activists, Yeshivas, Shuls and moisdos have together launched a massive voter registration drive for the Lubavitcher community in preparation for the upcoming Assembly Democratic primary election.
BDE: Mrs. Sarah Raizel Kleinman, 90, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Sarah Raizel (Rosa) Kleinman OBM, the wife of the famed Chabad artist Zalman Kleinman OBM. She passed away on Shabbos day, the 22nd of Iyar, 5786.
Report Claims Israel Set Up Secret Base in Iraq During Iran War
Israel established and operates a secret military outpost deep in the Iraqi desert intended to serve as a forward support base for aerial operations against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday night, citing sources familiar with the matter.
If I’m Not In Chinuch, Does Mivtzah Chinuch Apply to Me?
As we mark 50 years since the Rebbe launched this monumental Mivtzah, it’s time to unpack exactly what he demanded of us.
Voices in the Tavern
The tavern owner recalled what Rabbi Yisroel had said: “Yes, I can never forget that there is no place where G-d does not exist.”
Young Shluchim Gather in Washington State Capital for Pacific Northwest Shabbaton
Most people know Olympia, Washington, as the state capital. For over 20 young Shluchim from across the Pacific Northwest, it was the setting for a Shabbos they won’t soon forget.
Clappy and Frank Show: The Queen of Crown Heights Mrs. Henya Laine
The Clappy and Frank Show hosted Mrs. Henya Laine, nicknames the “Queen of Crown Heights” on a recent episode of their podcast.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Warsaw Memories #4, Warsaw Cemetery
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.
BESHT: Sefiras Ha’omer – Illuminating Our Days
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Boruch Sholom Jacobson is a shliach to Hunter College in NYC. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Sefiras Ha’omer – Illuminating our days.
