New Engagement!
Dovid Shandhaus (Crown Heights) to Chaya Mitz (London, England) L’Chaim: Sunday, May 21st, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown St.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Torah and the Jewish Woman
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks into the question “What is it about the woman that makes her so central to Torah and the Jewish people?”
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Eli Stefansky of Merkoz Daf Yomi leads one of the most famous Daf Yomi Shiurim, which includes many Lubavitchers. What you may not know is that he is related to Lubavitcher Boruch Shalom Schwei. Also, chances are he really is an undercover Lubavitcher.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Chani (nee Adelman) Kurinsky from Miami Gardens, FL had a baby girl!
From The Inbox: Dear Shadchan, Frustrated While Grateful
Dear Shadchan. I appreciate all you do, and what you have invested and done for us. Yet, suggestions like these leave me completely baffled, and wondering… What are you thinking?
NYC Lost 5.3% of Its Population — Nearly Half-Million People — Since COVID, Most Heading South
New York City’s population is continuing to flounder in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic — and most city-dwellers have flocked to southern states, new data shows.
Earthquake Near NYC Shakes Parts of Westchester County and the Hudson Valley
An earthquake rated magnitude 2.2 on the Richter scale shook parts of Westchester County and the Hudson Valley Friday morning, waking some residents but doing no damage.
JEM: Advice to a Congressional Candidate
The Rebbe to Chaim Shore: “America must not only become stronger, it must become more united, as emphasized by its very name: The United States. May G-d Almighty bless you to be active in this direction, not only among Jews, but among non-Jews as well.”
Baby Boy!
Kuty and Chaya Mushky Goldstein from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 653 Midwood St. 2nd Floor (between Albany Ave and Troy Ave)
Baby Boy!
Levi and Mushkie Rabin from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 955 Brooklyn Ave (between Church Ave and Snyder Ave)
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Mussia (nee Wolowik) Sudak from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 1490 Carroll Street (between Albany Ave and Troy Ave)
Weekly Letter: The Purpose of Torah
As we prepare for the Giving of the Torah on Shavuos – we share a letter where the Rebbe explains the purpose of Torah: is it given as a guide for good and wholesome living and to gain reward? This is but a limited perspective on the true, infinite value of Torah.
Gallery: Women of Crown Heights Come Out To Support KSCVK At Live Auction Event
KSCVK culminated its auction Wednesday evening with an in-person auction drawing and event in Crown Heights. The packed house was wined dined and entertained by famed mentalist and illusionist llan Smith.
Start Maseches Gittin with a Fresh New Start
Join one of the seven daily Gemara shiurim in Crown Heights (and online) that are starting to learn Maseches Gittin, giving you a unique opportunity to learn Gemara daily.
Childrens’ Achdus Gatherings This Shabbos
Join the childrens’ Achdus gatherings b’ezras Hashem this Shabbos, Chof Tes Iyar!
Congratulations! KSCVK Winners Announced
After completing its visits to multiple Jewish areas with the Auctioneer Bus, the much anticipated KSCVK Auction has announced its winners. Congratulation’s to all!
Crown Heights History: The Development of Crown Heights
Here are a few interesting maps that provide some insight into the development of Crown Heights’s road and sewer infrastructure.
