The famous Nariman House, the Chabad Center where a 2011 terror attack took the lives of Gavriel and Rivky Holtzberg HYD, is again under security watch after a photo of the center was found on an arrested terrorist.
As we pass Tisha B’Av, a time to strengthen our Ahavas Yisrael, a CrownHeights.info reader felt it was important to share an incident that recently happened to him, one that reflects the need for greater inclusivity and understanding within the Chabad community.
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.
The Kinus Mechanchos Chabad Banquet will feature Mrs. Risha Majeski, Renowned Educator and Principal of Bais Chana High School in Phoenix, AZ, as keynote speaker. Singer and Songwriter, Chayale Neuhaus, will provide Mechanchos with a spectacular musical performance, that will feature a new release related to the theme of the Kinus Mechanchos.
The Leavaya for Rabbi Berel Pachter OBM took place in Paris Friday before the procession moved to the airport where he will be flown to Eretz Yisroel for Kevurah.
Around ten years ago I wrote a short novel, portraying a story that I heard when I was in elementary school from Rabbi Shmuel Kaufman, a master storyteller. Yes, it was on the mitzvah of Tzitzis. Seeing the question of why tzitzis, I was reminded of that novel, and I decided to post it over the course of a few weeks.
The Shluchim in Queens, New York came together for the first ever Kinus Hashluchim in the Borough that houses the Ohel of the Rebbe.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman discusses two fundamental aspects of Judaism found in this week’s Torah portion: the ‘Aseres Hadibros’ (Ten Commandments) and the Shema. Both carry an identical message.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Shalom Ber Butman OBM, the Shliach to Nachalat Binyamin in Tel Aviv. He passed away on Friday, the 10th of Av, 5783.
In this week of “comfort” we share a comforting letter in which the Rebbe asks – Which events herald the geula? In his answer- the Rebbe explains the cause of golus and the way to bring the geula and details the events that usher in the geula, as the Rambam states and not as do the well-intentioned individuals who use non-halachic sources.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Zvi Dovber Pachter OBM, a much loved Mashpia and educator at the Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunoy, Paris.
As Jews across the globe sit in mourning on the 9th of Av, we present galleries from across the globe as Eicha “Lamentations” is recited.
One parent’s review of the surprising new podcast series interviewing a predator.
A Jewish boy’s conversation about President John F. Kennedy and why good advertising is very important in the holy work of Judaism.
The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs’ team conducted a tour of the FJC and Chabad’s Jewish Relief Network Ukraine (JRNU) aid center in Kyiv.
The Nigri Jewish Online School, a division of the Shluchim Office, wrapped up an incredible year celebrating end of year milestones with beautiful Siddur parties and graduation ceremonies.
JEM presents a special playlist of videos connected to Tisha B’Av. As we mourn the the destruction of the Batei Mikdash, we pray for this day to be transformed into a joyous one with the arrival of Moshiach speedily.
