Selichot for Sefardic Jews in Crown Heights to Continue Throughout Chodesh Elul
Due to an increased demand for Minyanim for Selichot during Chodesh Elul, a new nightly Minyan was opened this year.
“Going To Yerushalayim”, A New Song from Shlepping Nachas
It was back when the Shleppers spent Shabbos on the hills of Bat Ayin at the home of the Frenkels. The lyrics and tune came down together and formulated into the world as the song you have before you today.
Photo Credit: Yossi Kanner
Massive Fire At Williamsburg Grill Scrambles Crown Heights Hatzalah
The iconic and much loved eatery on Lee Ave, Grill on Lee, burst into flames Sunday morning, sending flames shooting from the roof and smoke billowing to the heavens. As emergency responders rushed to the fire, Crown Heights Hatzalah was activated to assist, sending an ambulance and crew of EMT’s and Paramedic’s to assist.
JLI: Why Does God Let Good People Suffer?
Simon Jacobson delivered This lecture at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat.
Rare Picture of the Rebbe Surfaces From Gan Yisroel in 1960
A rare photo believed to be from Gan Yisroel 5720/1960 has surfaced showing the Rebbe speaking during a visit. Holding the microphone for the Rebbe is a young Rabbi Meir Harlig.
Picture of the Day
After the Lubavitch Wilansky family made a group visit to Newfoundland, where they explored their geological roots, their story made the paper, being published on the front page of The Telegram. In this photo, Rabbi Eli Wilansky of Greenfield, PA holds up the paper.
New Engagement!
Schneur Zalman Smith (Los Angeles, CA) to Tzofia Rivkah Frieden (Worchester, MA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at 1349 President St.
1st Night of Selichot for Sefardic Community in Crown Heights
Cong. Merkaz Sefarad Chabad invites you to the 1st night of Selichot tonight at 12:30 with YouTube live-stream for those unable to attend in person.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Is it The Chabad Way to Reduce Speaking Loshon Hara During Elul?
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!
Dovber Uzan (Los Angeles, CA) to Batya Boudjnah (San Diego, CA) L’Chaim: Sunday, August 20th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown St.
BDE: Mrs. Rivkah Lesser, 93, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Rivkah Lesser OBM, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother from The Woodlands, TX. She passed away on Wednesday, the 29th of Av, 5783.
Weekly Story: Promise Me Part 4
Concerning this series, I would like to know if you, the readers, feel that I should have it professionally edited and published. Meaning is it something that can benefit our youth, and perhaps you can only answer after reading the end of this novel which will be published in an upcoming part, bezras Hashem.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Tehilim in Elul
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the spiritual importance of the custom of saying Tehillim during the month of Elul.
Twin Boys!
Dovid Nissan and Chaya Tzivia (nee Gorkin) Jacobs from Crown Heights had twin baby boys!
BDE: Baruch Shalom Dovber Fellig, 17, OBM
With great sadness we report the untimely passing of Baruch Shalom Dovber Fellig OBM, the son of Zalman and Mimi Fellig of Miami, FL. He passed away on Thursday, the 30th of Av, 5783 following an extended illness.
Shabbat Without Borders: Hundreds of Jewish Young Professionals Unite in Los Angeles, Montauk, and Mexico City
Three hundred young professionals celebrated Shabbos together at “CYP Encounters” in Los Angeles, Montauk, and Mexico City for networking, belonging, and a deeper embrace of their Jewish heritage.
Weekly Letter: The Origin of Tehillim and Its Historical Perspective
As we begin the month of Elul – during which it is customary to increase the saying of Tehillim (an additional 3 chapters each day of Elul until and including Yom Kippur) – we share a letter which discusses the origin of Psalms/Tehillim and its historical perspective as emphasized by kabbala and chasidus.
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