New Engagement!
Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)
JLI: The Secret the Nazis, Crusaders & Inquisitors All Knew About the Jewish People
In this profound and insightful video, discover the shocking truth behind why enemies throughout history—from the Nazis and Crusaders to modern-day adversaries—have consistently targeted Jewish cemeteries first.
Chabad of Tanzania: Building Jewish Life in the Heart of Africa
There have been Jews in Tanzania since the late 1800s, when Yemenite Jews and others founded a thriving community. A generation later, they were joined by Eastern European Jews fleeing the Holocaust.
The Rebbe said I Will See Her Sunday – Inspiration in the Air
Hundreds of passengers pass through the Chabad Air counter daily, many with inspirational stories about Chabad and the Rebbe.
From Around the World to New York: ‘Kedem’ Community Members Reunite for a Unity Shabbat
Over twenty former members of Kyiv’s ‘Kedem’ community, displaced in recent years due to the crisis in Ukraine, gathered in New York for a heartfelt Unity Shabbat with their longtime rabbi and Chabad emissary, Rabbi Pinchas Vishedski.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended for Memorial Day, May 26th
Alternate side parking regulations and parking meters will be suspended for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 26.
Among Chassidim Podcast: The Rebbe’s Mission with Rabbi Yosef Greenberg
This week’s episode is a crammed conversation with Rabbi Yosef Greenberg, Shliach to Anchorage, Alaska.
Thousands of Rent-Stabilized NYC Apartments Face Foreclosure in Tenant ‘Bloodbath’
Thousands of rent-stabilized apartments in NYC are under threat of foreclosure as an increasing number of landlords stop paying their mortgages — making the coveted units even more scarce, insiders told The Post.
Shlucha Rebbetzen Rachel Jacobs: Australian Speaking Tour Inspires Over 1,000
Rebbetzen Rachel Jacobs, a Shlucha from Birmingham’s Singers Hill Synagogue, has just returned from a whirlwind and deeply impactful speaking tour across Australia. Visiting Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, Rachel delivered 12 powerful talks to over 1,000 people, leaving a lasting impression on audiences ranging from schoolchildren to senior citizens.
Sunshine, Smiles & Spirit: Lag B’Omer Parade in Albany
It was a day filled with joy, connection, and Jewish unity and pride—truly a Lag B’Omer Parade to remember.
Hatzalah Thanks Corporate Sponsors, Community, All Anash, and Shluchim for Successful Campaign
Blowing past its initial fundraising goal and completing its bonus round, Hatzalah of Crown Heights has one thing to say: Thank you!
Event To Mark The Shloshim For Rabbi Menachem Mendel Raitport OBM
The Raitport Family invites the community to join for a Shloshim event memorializing the life of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Raitport OBM. The event will take place on Sunday, May 25th, 8:00pm at The Lounge – 556 Crown Street.
Live Sunday 4:00 PM: Day of Inspiration To Mark First Yartzeit of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky A”H
Tomorrow, the global Jewish community will be marking Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky’s first Yartzeit with a Torah completion ceremony, Siyum Hashas, and an uplifting Farbrengen drawing inspiration from the Rebbe’s devoted chossid and global ambassador.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Yerushalayim Gems – Kalev, Tzernobwl and Vishnitz
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!
Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)
Picture of the Day
Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York stopped by Chabad Air at JFK to put on Teffilin and received and a special Tanya printed at the airport.
Weekly Story: Rabbi Eliyahu Baal Shem of Worms, Germany
I was asked by a former student, being that Shavuos is the Yahrzeit of the Baal Shem Tov, if I can write something of the historical background of the era before the Baal Shem Tov revealed himself and began teaching his students Chassidus. Thinking it over, I decided to write the following historical background.
