In Episode 36 of Lamplighters: Stories From Chabad Emissaries On The Jewish Frontier, reporter/producer Gary Waleik presents the story of how a conversation about the nature of righteous people between musician/songwriter Peter Himmelman and Meaningful Life Center founder Rabbi Simon Jacobson changed the course of Himmelman’s musical career and his life.
Crown Heights comedian Shmully Blesofsky presents a “What if” worth listening to. Just imagine Rabbi Kotlarsly doing his iconic Roll Call at a Leftist convention, priceless.
Just in time for Purim, music tracks made by the Davidov Brothers, two shluchim from Toronto, Canada, are now available to the public.
An emotional moment in a Sicha sheds unique light on a well-known Purim saying.
Chabad singer and Crown Heights resident Boruch Shalom Blesofsky has released a new song titled “Eshalech”.
What started as a collaboration between Friendship Circle and Lamplighters Yeshiva in 2016 with 7 children joining; it has now spread to multiple schools. There are currently 53 mainstream, neurotypical elementary aged children who are taking their time on Purim day to deliver Shalach Manos to a Friendship Circle member.
Six months after completing the fundraising campaign, the Mikvah located in East Flatbush has been completed and certified ready to be filled.
Let us all drink a few L’Chaims this Purim in a hearty Mazel Tov on the following new Purim engagements in our worldwide Chabad community.
Making Sense out of Drinking till you are Senseless! Uncorking bottled-up secret Torah teachings on the traditional [mandated?] Purim over-the-top consumption of Wine is sure to bubble over with thrilling surprises.
No one can truly appreciate the stress of attempting to find your true bashert, the perfect Crown Heights “apartment”. Take a journey into the slightly stressed mind of one such “apartment” [Shidduch] hunter.
Across Crown Heights, shuls, schools, and homes will be hosting Megillah readings for anyone in need. We present a list of times and locations at which Megillah readings are open to the public.
A CrownHeights.info reader has graciously shared a chapter by chapter recording of the Megillah for the purpose of learning to Lein. The clear and accurate recordings are very helpful for those beginning their journey in Leining the Megillah.
Purim is here! The joyous holiday brings out the costumes, the gifts and charity! But there are those out there that may try and take advantage of our open and welcoming homes. Crown Heights Shomrim has compiled a list of tips that can help prevent the holiday from turning to tragedy.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 for Purim. Parking meters remain in effect.
Bais Rivkah, the beloved and historic girls school in Crown Heights, is taking things a Level Up.
We present the following two videos, courtesy of JEM, of the Rebbe reciting Selichos and the Haftorah on Taanis Esther at a Minyan in his home, where he davened during the mourning period following the Rebbetzin’s passing.
CTeen Summer’s new music video, “Pack Your Bags,” is making waves among Jewish teens across the world. The video, which was directed by Chaya Faistman and written by Chava Witkes, features the vocals of Shmulie Marcus and Yonatan Shafigi, and celebrates the power of unity and the impact of summer on young Jewish people.
