When Is The Right Age For a Yarmulka?
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati, OH, answers a weekly question pertaining to relevant issues in the Chabad community.
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BDE: Mrs. Rochel Stillman, 75, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Rochel “Ruchi” Stillman OBM, a Shlucha to UCLA College in Los, Angeles, California. She passed away on Shabbos, the 29th of Iyar, 5783.
Op-Ed Response: Talking About Gimmel Tammuz
Rabbi Yaacov Behrman responds to an Op-Ed penned by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, and published on CrownHeights.info, about speaking to the young generation about Gimmel Tammuz. Rabbi Behrman points out that Rabbi Avtzon’s viewpoint may be problematic, and can potentially lead to negative consequences.
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When Levi Aronov, the owner of Railroad Pizza in Crown Heights, went on the air with Fox News regarding his mugging while working in his store, we all thought he was there to speak with the media, but there might have been an ulterior motive. Take a look at what Levi termed “The Real Reason” he was on Fox News, putting on Tefillin with the Director Ari.
BDE: Sheina Welner, 16, OBM
With great sadness we report the untimely passing of Sheina Welner OBM, a Lubavitch teen from phoenix Arizona who inspired thousands to good deeds. She passed away on Shabbos, the 29th of Iyar, 5783, following an illness. Updated with levaya information
Op-Ed: Is It Time To Talk About Gimmel Tammuz?
This week, we begin the month of Sivan and the “shloshim Yom Lifnei” preparations for the holy day of Gimmel Tammuz begin in earnest. The two words “Gimmel Tammuz” bring out strong, and very diverse, emotions and sensitivities by people and I feel that it is time for an open and honest Chinuch discussion about how we educate children, and ourselves, in our (temporary but) current situation.
Rabbi Braun Gives Follow Up Shiur On Halacha Headlines Podcast
Following his appearance on the popular Halacha Headlines Podcast, Crown Heights Rov and Member of the Beis Din Rabbi Yosef Braun, gave a follow up shiur on the topic of “Baalei Aveirah in Our Midst”.
Three Days Left To Submit Geulah-Inspired Creative Project
Tut Altz kids is currently running their annual International Moshiach Contest for Hakhel 5783, enabling kids to use their knowledge of Moshiach and Geulah to create innovative projects.
Crown Heights History: The Borders of Crown Heights
Crown Heights was on the Border of the original Towns of Brooklyn and Flatbush. That’s why there is a line near Montgomery Street on many of the older Brooklyn maps. It is often labeled as the ‘City Line.’
JEM: The Rebbe on Israeli Politics, Why to Support a Particular Party
The Code of Jewish Law rules that it is forbidden to endanger the Jewish nation by giving away Jewish land. When I urge people in Israel to support a certain political party, it is only because that party has currently decided to proceed in line with this ruling.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Ramat Gan: Chabad Connection
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.
A Pot Of Soup, A Lit Fire, and A Life Of Kabalos Ol
If the Rebbe thought “long and hard” on the creation of Tzivos Hashem, what efforts are we making to help it flourish in our own homes, schools, and communities? How are you growing Hashem’s army?
BESHT: Rashbi and Matan Torah
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Shmuel Heber is a renowned marbitz Torah, and his shiurim are famous for their clarity and easy to follow along style. He will be giving this week’s shiur on the Rashbi and Matan Torah.
Weekly Story: Yes, It Is Exact
This past Friday night, I was visited by a group of teenagers who asked me numerous questions regarding Emunah. One of the main questions was on this week’s Parsha, Parshas Bamidbar, asking if everything in the Torah is exact. For example, are the numbers recorded for each Shevat in Parshas Bamidbar exact or are they rounded off? I decided to share with you part of that informal farbrengen.
New Engagement!
Dovid Shandhaus (Crown Heights) to Chaya Mitz (London, England) L’Chaim: Sunday, May 21st, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown St.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Torah and the Jewish Woman
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks into the question “What is it about the woman that makes her so central to Torah and the Jewish people?”
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Eli Stefansky of Merkoz Daf Yomi leads one of the most famous Daf Yomi Shiurim, which includes many Lubavitchers. What you may not know is that he is related to Lubavitcher Boruch Shalom Schwei. Also, chances are he really is an undercover Lubavitcher.
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