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.
Now Playing in Your Home: Lag B’omer Videos Specially Created for Your Kids
Hailed as “the highlight of bedtime” by a grateful mother, a new initiative from JEM is the part of bedtime every parent needs. A perfectly timed, tailor-made nightly video of the Rebbe for your child to fall asleep to.
Video of the Day
On Sunday, April 23, hundreds of men, women and children had the opportunity to view, admire and purchase original artwork by children of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn.
New Engagement!
Baruch Ezagui (Crown Heights) to Rochel Saginor L’Chaim: Thursday, May 4th, 8:00pm at the JCM
Crown Heights History: The Hills of Crown Heights
Often times when you live in an area all your life you don’t notice certain things because you’re so used to them. For example, most people think that Eastern Parkway is the highest point in Crown Heights because it’s “The Parkway”, but the reality is that President Street is the highest point, and you actually walk down hill to Eastern Parkway.
