Weekly Dvar Torah: The Rebbe Rashab and Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells a story to illustrate the importance of a Tomim, bringing the meaning of a Tomim to life on the 103rd Yartzeit of the Rebbe Rashab.
Record Number of Yeshivos To Join Moshiach Chidon This Year
As we enter Chodesh Nissan, the month of Geulah, the Moshiach Chidon is thrilled to announce this years Hakhel Moshiach Chidon, bigger and greater than ever before.
Hundreds Traverse The Globe Ahead of CKids Shabbaton and JewQ Championship
The atmosphere is electric as the JewQ Champions converge on Stamford, Connecticut, for the JewQ Championship event and CKids Shabbaton this weekend.
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch School of Crown Heights Purchases Its First Building
The building at 333 Albany Ave, located between Eastern Parkway and Union Street, is now the future home of Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch School of Crown Heights, and will house its preschool for this coming year.
New Engagement!
Beni Guedj (Sarcelles, France) to Eden Elbaz (Versaille, France)
Recently released and looking forward to celebrating Passover, the Season of our Freedom, Sara reflects on her incarceration as a time of growth and resilience, when she was able to find a deeper connection to her Jewish roots. Photo by Joseph Sohm
How a Jewish Woman in Florida Learned to Be Free in Prison
On her first day in the South Florida correctional facility in 2022, Sara remembers thinking to herself, “welcome to the jungle.” As a naturally quiet and private person, it was hard for her to adjust to the chaos of jail life. And yet, she says, in a place of such darkness and isolation, she discovered through a Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi a deeper light that carried her through imprisonment.
A Yud Alef Nissan Gift: Help publish Never Before Heard Audio of the Rebbe
With one week remaining until the auspicious day of Yud Alef Nissan, an ambitious undertaking has been initiated by the team at JEM’s audio app, Ashreinu.app – the restoration of all the audio from the years 5748 – 5752.
New York State Department of Education
Albany Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Part of Substantial Equivalency Regulations
The Albany Supreme Court ruled Thursday afternoon that important parts of the recently enacted substantial equivalency regulations exceeded the State Education Department’s authority. Judge Christine Ryba therefore struck from the regulations the provisions that imposed penalties on parents and yeshivas if SED determined that the school was not substantially equivalent.
Weekly Letter: No Need to Feel Embarrassed about Reminding an Older Person of his Birthday
In preparation for the Rebbe’s birthday on the Yud Alef Nissan, we share a letter in which the Rebbe acknowledges and thanks the correspondent “for your good wishes on my birthday” and reassures him there is no need to feel embarrassed about reminding an older person of his birthday.
Kovetz Limud For Beis Nissan, Yom Hilula of the Rebbe Rashab
Yagdil Torah has compiled a publication with Mishnayos and selected pieces of the Rebbe Rashab’s Torah for Beis Nissan. The publication has been made available at the organizations office and on CrownHeights.info.
Spreading the Light: The Mitzvah Tank Parade Promo is Here
The Mitzvah Tank Parade is fast approaching, and the Mitzvah Tank Office has released a special promo video featuring Rabbi Mordy Hirsch, Director of the Mitzvah Tank Office, and Rabbi Yerachmeal Jacobson.
New Book Release, “Rashab: Rabbi, Leader & Activist”
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin has released a new book about the the Rebbe Rashab in conjunction with his Yahrtzeit taking place tonight, the 2nd of Nissan.
Busted! Amazon Deliveryman Caught Stealing Packages in Crown Heights
An Amazon Deliveryman was caught red-handed after he stole an expensive package from a Crown Heights building. The victim wants the deliveryman to be fired.
“Malachei Elyon”, A New Song From Eli Marcus
Listen to Eli Marcus’s new song “Malachei Elyon”, composed by Yitzy Berry and produced by Tzvi Blumenfeld.
Here’s My Story: Two Souvenirs From A Parallel Universe
After retiring from the CIA, David served as a business executive for a refrigeration manufacturing company for thirty years and Gail, who passed away in 2021, worked as an artist. They were interviewed in their home in July of 2014.
MEF’s New Teacher Training Aims to Solve Teacher Shortage Crisis
The Menachem Education Foundation is working to solve the teacher shortage crisis by opening a 10 week course called “Step Up for the Shlichus of Chinuch,” for Chabad Kollel Yungeleit to receive professional teacher training in Crown Heights.
Shomrim Releases Eye-in-the-Sky Video Footage of Last Week’s Assault in Crown Heights
Following last week’s brutal assault on two Jewish boys walking on Albany Ave in Crown Heights, Shomrim and the victim’s family have released a full collage of footage showing the leadup and aftermath of the attack.
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