New Engagement!
Moti Kulski (Paris, France) to Sharona Kuperman (Moscow, Russia)
KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
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Carrying forward the legacy of Reb Shmuel Moshe Hakohen Benjamin A”H
New Engagement!
Yaakov Hirsch (Coral Springs, FL) to Chani Sulami (Beverly Hills, CA)
Charlie “Buttons” Nassofer, 80, Brought Joy to the Rebbe, and Generations of Children and Adults
For decades, at nearly every engagement party in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., children would gather near the door, waiting with anticipation. At some point during the celebration, the door would swing open, and the children would shout with glee, “He’s here! He’s here!”
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
These are the visible moments of a typical Hatzalah call. The volunteer heroes drop everything and run to answer the call, bringing help and literal life with them. But there’s much more to this scene than what meets the eye.
FBI Charges Hamas Supporter In NYC After Repeatedly Assaulting Jewish Victims
The FBI has unveiled charges against Tarek Barzouk, a Hamas supporter who assaulted multiple Jewish victims at Gaza protests while wearing a green Hamas headband.
Dealing With Loss: A Chassidic Perspective
In the wake of a recent loss within the Lubavitcher community, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel offers insights into grief and healing from a Torah and Chassidus perspective. The two part talk delves into the Chassidic approach to mourning, providing solace and guidance to those navigating the complexities of bereavement.
SURVEY: Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah Auction, Sunday, May 25th – Will You Be There?
KSCVK and Devorah Benjamin will be hosting their annual auction on Sunday, May 25th. Will you be coming in person?
PSA: Crown Heights Lag B’Omer Traffic Alert
Crown Heights Traffic Alert – Lag B’Omer Gridlock: 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM Avoid Travel During The Lag B’Omer March.
Picture of the Day
This photo, and a short series being presented daily, are of Chabad Chasidim and their families from 1948 in France. Can you identify them? Courtesy of the archives of Chabad Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin.
Rabbi Braun Says This is Vital
In this heartfelt message, Rabbi Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din emphasizes the vital role Hatzalah plays in our community — and the responsibility each of us has to support their life-saving work.
Iceland’s Jews Welcome Island’s Prime Minister
Iceland’s small but vibrant Jewish community gathered on April 4th for a Holocaust memorial evening organized by Rabbi Avraham and Mushky Feldman, directors of Jewish Community Iceland—Beit Tovah Chabad, the only Jewish organization active in the country.
Week #3: Harchakos Shiur Draws Yungeleit to Empire Shteeble
The third week of the Taharas Habayis review series saw a packed crowd of yungeleit at Empire Shteeble, eagerly gathering for the Wednesday evening shiur on “Harchakos” led by Rabbi Levi Belinow, a mechanech in Cheder Ohr Menachem.
Now It’s Our Turn
Right now, it costs $1.5 million a year to keep Crown Heights Hatzalah operating. And that number is only going up.
JLI: Former Neo-Nazi Leader Speaks to Jewish Crowd
Hear Frank Meeink’s telling of a descent into America’s dark Neo-Nazi underbelly, a battle with hate and addiction, and ultimate triumph. Frank Meeink was interviewed by Rabbi Yaakov Fellig and Rabbi Benny Lew.
Interview With Rabbi Yochanon Gurary Part #3: 10 Hours On A Plane With R’ Shlomo Carlebach
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin has released part #3 of an interview with Rabbi Yochanon Gurary.
The HEART of Caring: Highlights from the Bikur Cholim Annual Women’s Breakfast
Over 500 women graced the halls of Oholei Torah, paying tribute to Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka’s legacy of kindness, compassion,and sensitivity, as exemplified in the discrete and compassionate work of Bikur Cholim that carries her name.
Playing by Heart
Sarah Dukes’s award-winning music allows her to cope with extraordinary challenges while inspiring others.
