Gallery: ULY Construction Progress Report
Take an inside look at the ongoing construction taking place at ULY Crown Street where bricks are being placed, windows installed, and the roof prepared.
New Loading Zone On Kingston Ave, Elections, and Lefferts Park – Three Important Updates For The Crown Heights Community
The Jewish Future Alliance has provided three important updates for the Crown Heights Jewish community, including a proposed Loading Only area on Kinston Ave, elections, and an update on community time in Lefferts Park.
New York and New England Regional Kinus To Take Place In Orange County
Shluchim from New York State and across New England will be congregating this coming month for a Regional Kinus taking place in Orange County, New York.
JEM: The Man Who Taught the Lubavitcher Rebbe
The incredible relationship of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and his childhood teacher, Reb Zalman Vilenkin.
Or Vchom Provides Gimmel Tammuz Resource Site
Courtesy of Or Vechom Hahiskashrus we present information and resources regarding the day of Gimmel Tammuz, including a Hachana guide and access to their resource site.
New Hakhel Podcast and Upcoming Summer Learning Series
Starting at the end of June, Mikvah.org will be hosting a Summer Learning Series on a live zoom and/or on the mikvah.org podcast. Stay tuned for the full schedule.
“Let’s Do It, Let Everyone See,” Pilot Dons Tefillin While Plane Deboards
The following was shared by Rabbi Mushi Fogelman, on his encounter with a Jewish pilot, which ended with him wearing Tefillin.
Newly Revamped Semicha Program at 770 Yeshiva
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim at 770 opens registration for its Semicha program for the upcoming year, and in a first, announces that the learning of the Halachos will begin in Chodesh Elul
New Engagement!
Shmuel Itkin (Scranton, PA) to Esther Levertov (Santa Fe, NM) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 20th, 8:30pm at teh JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!
Yisroel Taub (Cedarhurst, NY) to Malky Groisman (Five Town, NY) L’Chaim: Monday, June 19th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown St.
Is The Web Browser In Tesla Cars A Jewish Issue? Some Say Yes
There is a known feature with Teslas that every model is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi, which grants unrestricted access to anything on the internet. For some, this causes a problem for Jewish drivers.
A Successful Chayenu Initiative Encourages Bochurim To Learn Three Perakim Rambam
In celebration of the recent triple Siyum Harambam, Chayenu launched a unique “bochurim promotion,” where Chayenu3 (the Chayenu that includes the daily three Perakim of Rambam) was discounted for yeshiva bochurim around the world.
Founder of Chai Lifeline to Address Shluchim Seminar
Renowned for his profound understanding of the needs of children, families, and communities impacted by illness, trauma, or loss, Rabbi Simcha Scholar, CEO & Founder of Chai Lifeline, is set to address the Chicken Soup Conference for Shluchim.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended For Juneteenth
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Monday, June 19th for Juneteenth. Parking meters remain in effect.
Open For Davening On Gimmel Tammuz – The Rebbe’s Home and Room in 770
In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, the Rebbe’s home on President Street and the Rebbe’s room in 770 will be open for davening for the following hours.
LIVE at 1:30PM: Hachana for 3 Tammuz Kids Hakhel Farbrengen; “Really Me”
The annual event hosted by Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302 exploring hiskashrus to the Rebbe today is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 29 Sivan, June 18th from 1:30 PM ET.
Crown Heights History: The Ill Reputed Nassau Inn
Located at 324 Albany Avenue off Eastern Parkway, Nassau Inn was known by many names: Drivers Rest, Foresters Inn, Con Duffys Casino, and Uncle John’s. It was both referred to as the “best known landmark in Brooklyn” and disparaged as an “evil resort.”
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