New Engagement!
Mottel Greisman (Stockholm, Sweden) to Raizel Lazaroff (Houston, TX) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
CTeen’s First Russian-Speaking Trip To Israel Connects Teens To Their Peers
The CTeen Stand With Israel mission, a collaborative effort between CTeen – the International Chabad Teen Network – and the FJC’s EnerJew initiative, brought together 40 girls from 18 cities across the former Soviet Union.
Picture of the Day
Great things are coming to the southern part of Crown Heights! KosherTown has put up signage at their future location on Rutland Road and Albany Ave. Stay tuned!
Renovations Coming? Jewish Children’s Museum Wins Portion of $213.8 Million City Grant
Eighty non profit institutions of culture and art across the five boroughs will be receiving grants from the New York City Culture Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo. The Jewish Children’s Museum is on that list.
INBOX: When Did Life Become So Overwhelming and Unbearable?
I feel very alone. The phone rings, well mostly emails constantly, asking for money. I can’t afford to pay mortgage and food and my goodness everything else, let alone tuition and daycare, bookees, etc. Nevermind, shoes and coats. Forget about travel.
RFK Jr. Comes To The Defense Of The Lubavitcher Rebbe After Candace Owens Slanderous Comments
On a Piers Morgan debate that went live Wednesday, political commentator Candace Owens attempted to disparage her opponent, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, by claiming he was a follower of a “radical Jewish sect”, namely the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The claim did not go over well for her.
Justice Department Announces Terrorism Charges Against Senior Leaders of Hamas
The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions-evasion charges against six senior leaders of Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization. The charges relate to the defendants’ central roles in planning, supporting, and perpetrating the terrorist atrocities that Hamas committed in Israel on Oct. 7.
Mesivta Oholei Torah Begins New Shnas Halimudim with Significant Growth
Mesivta Oholei Torah has officially welcomed its new Shiur Alef students, marking the start of a new Shnas Halimudim. This year stands out due to the Yeshiva’s remarkable growth, reflecting its dedication to nurturing the next generation of Chassidim and Temimim.
YouTuber With Over 1.6 Million Followers Tours Crown Heights
Harry Jaggard, a YouTuber with more than 1.6 Million followers, joined Rabbi Yoni Katz for a visit and tour of Crown Heights and its landmarks.
BDE: Mrs. Edna Gottesman, 100, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Edna Gottesman OBM, a mother and grandmother who passed away on Sunday, the 28th of Menachem Av 5784.
OK Kosher Slaps Down Apple Maps With Unauthorized Use of their Kosher Symbol
The OK Kosher Certification has released an alert notifying the Jewish community of the unauthorized use of their Kosher Certification symbol, by Apple Maps.
Gallery #2: Smiles and Excitement On The First Day of School at Cheder Oholei Torah
Smiles and radiant faces as the students of Cheder Oholei Torah arrived at school for the first day of term.
Gallery #1: Smiles and Excitement On The First Day of School at Cheder Oholei Torah
Smiles and radiant faces as the students of Cheder Oholei Torah arrived at school for the first day of term.
Gallery #2: Oholei Torah Mechina Starts School Geared To Success
The students of Oholei Torah Mechina arrived for their first day of school geared to success.
Gallery #1: Oholei Torah Mechina Starts School Geared To Success
The students of Oholei Torah Mechina arrived for their first day of school geared to success.
Florida Senator Pens Letter Of Support For Chabad Prayer Vigil
United States Senator from Florida Rick Scott, sent a powerful letter of support for the prayer vigil held by Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz at Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida in remembrance of the six hostages whose beautiful lives were stolen by Hamas terrorists.
A Jewish Burial in Rural Saskatchewan
Simmonds is the Chabad representative in Regina, Saskatchewan. It made sense to call a rabbi, the sister thought. She had done some research and learned that burial in a simple pine box is a Jewish practice.
