Baby Boy!
Boruch and Mookah Hecht Park Cities, TX had a baby boy!
New Engagement!
Mendel Katz (Crown Heights) to Shaina Vishedsky (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, March 17th, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
SATIRE: Sneezing and Shidduchim, and Important Issue People Never Talk About
There’s a very important issue in shidduchim that people never talk about: how the eligible single sounds when they sneeze. I mean, it’s a significant quality of life question.
Waterford, Michigan Welcomes its First Synagogue
Rabbi Berel and Chana Grossbaum, who moved to the Detroit suburb in November, 2024 with their two young sons Mendel and Levi. Waterford, located around 30 miles north of Detroit, has an estimated Jewish population of 800 families, many who moved from the city for Waterford’s quieter suburban lifestyle.
New Engagement!
Sholom Ber Kirsh (Crown Heights) to Chaya Mushka Kosovski (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Composting is Mandatory—Avoid a Fine!
ALL NYC residents are currently required to separate yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling. Starting April 1, 2025, property owners will be subject to fines.
Gallery: Purim in Yerushalayim
Chabad photographer Dovber Hechtman captured the sites of Purim in multiple neighborhoods of Yerushalayim.
“Hup Cossack” Featuring Chazon Aryeh Leib Hurwitz In Full Orchestra
Chazon Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sing “Hup Cossack” with a full orchestra under Ofir Sobol.
Gallery: Purim In Paris
Chabad photographer Mordechai Lubecki captured the moments and scenes of Purim taking place in Paris, France.
Purim Celebrated in Russian capital with great Splendor and Joy
This year’s Purim events are recounted with great satisfaction at the central “Marina Roshcha” shul and Jewish Community Center of Moscow.
Hate Crime Arrest Made In Crown Heights Incident
Crown Heights Shomrim has announced that an arrest has been made by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force after a Jewish man was targeted in an egg-throwing incident on March 3rd.
Gallery: Purim On The Streets Of Crown Heights
Street photographer and blogger Howard Weiss visited the streets of Crown Heights Purim and captured the moments and costumes around the neighborhood.
Road Closures Sunday For Annual Half Marathon
In support of the New York Road Runners United Airlines Half Marathon, there will be multiple rolling street closures in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Sunday, March 16th from 4:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Oholei Torah Holds Grand Purim Program
Oholei Torah students joined with their parents for a grand Purim program and Mishloach Manos exchange.
Mazal Tov! New Chabad Shluchim to Olathe, Kansas
The Wengers have moved to Olathe to establish its first-ever Jewish center, dedicated to fostering a vibrant Jewish community. The center offers a variety of programs, including Shabbat and holiday meals, adult education, social events, home visitations, and, soon, a new Jewish kids’ club and more.
Renowned Shochet Shares Insights on Shechita at Oholei Torah Mesivta
Last week, Oholei Torah Mesivta welcomed Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui, a distinguished expert in shechita, for a captivating Shiur and Q&A session. The event provided a unique opportunity for talmidim to delve deeper into the intricacies of hilchos kashrus.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – R Z Schneersohn, R Peretz Motchkin, R Rashi Raices, R Shia Korf, R SD Raichik
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.
