Picture of the Day
During their visit to Crown Heights over Chof Av, the Bar Mitzvah Division of Camp Gan Israel-Parksville took a group photo in front of 770.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Why The Rebbe Came To Boro Park Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul 1953 at 9:00AM
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.
Chossid Working On Construction Site In Crown Heights Severely Burned In Electrical Arc
A Chossid from Williamsburg working at a construction site in Crown Heights was severely burned Friday after a hoist he was working on arced, severely burning him and two other workers.
BESHT: My Personal Experience at the Tzion of Reb Levik
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Boruch Jacobson is a shliach to Hunter College in NYC. He will be giving this week’s lecture on his personal experience at the Tzion of Reb Levik in Alma Ata, Kazakhstan.
Baby Girl!
Yossi and Blumie (nee Raskin) Okunov from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Weekly Story: The Promise Part 3
Recap Moshe Levy felt that he had to take his father’s place at least when it concerned his brother’s. While this was admirable, it was also self-serving, demonstrating that he is important. It also overwhelmed him, and his marks began to falter, but after his bar mitzvah he got back on track. However, after Pesach he threw himself into the baseball games and once again it affected his learning.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The ‘Wayward City’, ‘Condemned City’ and ‘Idolatrous City,’ ‘Ir Hanidachas’
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman expounds on the the core Mitzvah of Mezuzah, and how even a single one can overturn the ruling of an Ir Hanidachas.
Baby Girl!
Shmuel and Sara Steinberg from Chicago, IL had a baby girl!
World-Renowned Presenters To Address Upcoming Yesodos Seminar
Some forty aspiring shluchim are counting the days to this coming Monday, 27 Av, when New Shluchim Desk at Merkos 302 will launch the sixth annual Yesodos Lhatzlochas Hashlichus seminar. The new and soon-to-be Shluchim will hear from the best in the field, with a top-of-the-line program fine-tuned over the past few years.
Weekly Letter: What Does Being Orthodox Mean?
In his letter to the correspondent with complaints about the orthodox, the Rebbe clarifies what being orthodox means, what is expected and some misconceptions.
Kinus Mechanchos Gala Highlights Passion for Chinuch
Excited energy and a celebratory spirit filled the air at the 8th Annual Gala Chinuch Banquet at the Kinus Mechanchos Chabad, as 500 educators gathered for an evening of Chinuch inspiration and empowerment.
New Engagement!
Chezky Rimler (Crown Heights) to Esther Niasoff (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, August 29th, times and location to be announced
Fires burned through the night on the isaland of Maui, Hawaii, leaving 36 dead and thousands homeless.
With 36 Dead in Maui Wildfires, Chabad Aids in Relief Efforts
With wildfires claiming 36 lives and leaving thousands homeless on the island of Maui, emergency workers searched through the night for survivors in the charred ruins of burned-out buildings and Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries joined relief workers around the state in helping Maui residents and thousands of tourists who had to evacuate the island cope with the disaster.
New Engagement!
Sholom Ber Pevzner (Paris, France) to Mushka Vorst (Charlotte, NC) L’Chaim: Sunday, August 13th, 8:30pm at 1349 President St
Here’s My Story: Stop Trying To Fix Everything
Due to the nature of this account, the woman who shared it prefers to remain anonymous. We are thankful to her for allowing us to publish this story, which we hope will provide guidance to others facing similar challenges.
JEM: An incredible Story of Nshei Chabad, and Why It Matters to You
A person is never stuck. If you find yourself in a situation you didn’t plan for, it’s a sign you have a mission to fulfill.
SHAZAK: Re’eh – No Idol Worship…The Kosher Way
Watch this weeks Shazak Parsha Production, with its spellbinding audiovisual storytelling of the parsha and Shazak style animations.
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