Buried in the Budget, New York to Require Gas-Free New Buildings
New York state is banning natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings, a policy that’s part of a national movement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
HatzalahThon: Shluchim Unite to Say Thank You!
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch encourages Shluchim to unite to say thank you to Crown Heights Hatzalah.
Israeli Government Partners With CTeen To Make 2023 Israel Trips More Affordable
A lifetime trip that was once inaccessible has now become…drastically affordable, thanks to a brand-new partnership with Mosaic United, an under-the-radar philanthropy pouring millions of dollars into innovative programs that strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel.
Passover Seminar Gives Ukraine Jewish Students a Holiday to Remember
STARS Ukraine continues its mission to connect every Jewish student and young professional to Judaism and, despite the overwhelming crisis, managed to give more than fifty students from across Ukraine a Passover seminar of the highest possible level.
New Engagement!
Nissan Wenger (Montreal, Canda) to Esther Weinstein (Newtown, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown St.
New Engagement!
Mendel Hotzberg (Crown Heights) to Dina Kuperman (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Today, Wednesday, 8:00pm at the JCM
Mayor Adams Extends Successful Water Bill Debt Forgiveness Program That Saved New Yorkers $12 Million Already
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced New York City is extending the successful water bill amnesty program announced in January for an additional month — through May 31, 2023 — to help New Yorkers save money while also clearing debt.
Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel for Yud Gimmel Iyar
In honor of Yud Gimmel Iyar, the Yartzeit of the Rebbe’s brother Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from on Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th.
Revisiting The Start of His Jewish Journey 30 Years Later
Dr. Moshe (Rabi) Rosenfeld visits Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz at Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida where his Journey to observant Judaism started 30 years ago.
An Overview on the Life of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib
As we approach Yud Gimmel Iyar, the Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s Brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to share a website filled with many resources including ready-to-print articles in English and Hebrew, a short presentation for children, Maamorim, Sichos, Mishnayos, and videos, with the goal of helping your family, school, and community prepare for and learn more about this day in the most effective way possible.
New York State Budget Includes Many Priorities for Yeshivas and Families
It took a full extra month and five extensions, but Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have finally come to an agreement on a 2023-24 budget. The $229 billion document includes many items that are beneficial to yeshivas and their families.
Baby Boy!
Yisroel Yonatan and Nechama Dina (nee Stern) Zilberstrom from Remsen Village had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 979 Lenox Road between Remsen Ave & E 91st St
BDE: R’ Avrohom Kuperman, 69, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Avrohom Kuperman OBM, a loved father and Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Wednesday, the 12th of Iyar, 5783.
Latin America Conference in Panama Closes With Inspiring Banquet
Last week, 30 Shluchim from 11 Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America gathered in Panama City for two days of sharing ideas and strengthening their commitment to bringing Yiddishkeit to all corners of the region. In the spirit of Hakhel, the Kinus culminated with an inspiring banquet with hundreds of locals participating.
Jewish Mother With Her Two Children Accosted In Crown Heights Monday Night
A Jewish mother walking with her infant and young daughter was accosted Monday night by an irate man on Eastern Parkway.
JLI: Answers to Google’s Most Searched Questions on the Supernatural
We sat down with the author of JLI’s newest course, Jewpernatural, and asked him Google’s most searched questions on everything supernatural-related.
State Of The Art CTeen Lounge Opens in Bellevue, Providing Fun Space for Jewish Teens to Connect and Grow
Hundreds of community members join a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new CTeen Lounge that will provide a fun and inviting space for Jewish teens in Bellevue, Wa. The lounge is one of the thirty-six committed to as part of last year’s Kinus Hachlatos.
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