New Engagement!
Shmuli Wilschanski (Crown Heights) to Mali Kanevski (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Monday, April 24th, 8:00pm T Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
JLI: What You Need to Know About Prayer
Rabbi Menashe Wolf, Associate Director at Chabad of Park Slope and Curriculum Author at the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, discusses everything you need to know about Prayer. Who instituted it, why do we pray, and what does it actually achieve?
Moshiach Chidon Launches in 34 Lubavitch Mesivtas
Starting today, Bochurim from Yeshivos across the world are uniting together to learn about Moshiach, in compliance with the Rebbe’s directive of the quickest and most direct way to bring the Geulah.
“My First Shabbos”: Film Inspires the Power of One Mitzvah
The short film “Just One Shabbos” tells the story of Sam Stelzer’s journey from a secular Jewish college student to a leader in effectuating kibbutz goliyus and building a Moshiach world. However, the film’s message of the power of one mitzvah to effectuate change starts with a single Shabbos, a moment that transformed Stelzer’s life forever.
Audio: Bais Iyar, The Yom Holedes of the Rebbe Maharash
In honor of Bais Iyar, the Yom Holedes of the Rebbe Maharash, the 4th Rebbe of Chabad, (5594-5643/1834-1882), Rabbi Michoel Seligson has provided an overview of the day which includes stories about the Rebbe Maharash.
Picture of the Day
In honor of the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, we present a little known portrait of him originally published in the Israeli Newspaper HaMivaser, on the 14th of Kislev, 5773. The newspaper reported that the great grandchild of the Maharash’s daughter, Devorah Leah, who married Reb Moshe Arye Leib Ginzburg, said that his mother gave him the picture saying it was a family inheritance.
Baby Boy!
Zalman and Chani Greenbaum from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Israeli Minister of the Diaspora Greeted Warmly by Chabad on Campus International Representatives
On a brief visit to the United States, Israel’s Minister of the Diaspora and Combating Anti-Semitism Amichai Chikli made sure to stop by the Chabad community in South Florida.
TODAY: Art Of Friendship Gallery At The Jewish Children’s Museum
In the spirit of Hakhel, Friendship Circle invites the community to join the annual Art of Friendship Gallery TODAY, Sunday, April 23, at the Jewish Children’s Museum from 3:00-5:00pm.
Car Crashes On Eastern Parkway Motzei Shabbos, Three People Transported To the Hospital
Three people were transported by EMS to the hospital Motzei Shabbos after the car they were driving in wrecked on Eastern Parkway.
JEM: The Secret Operation to Rescue Iranian Children
Upon Khomeini’s rise to power the Jews were in danger. First hand account of the extraordinary rescue mission.
Audio: The Takana of Daily Rambam Study
In honor of the siyum Ha’Rambam Sefer Yad Hachazoko on Rosh Chodesh Iyar, for the 42nd time and the opening of the 43rd new study cycle on the following day, Bais Iyar, Rabbi Michoel Seligson has provided an overview on the Rebbe’s insights on his Takana of learning Rambam every day and concluding it every year.
Baltimore Police Department Recognizes Shliach’s Dedicated Chaplaincy Efforts
Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, the director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association (JUSA), was recognized for his dedication and service as Chaplain for the Baltimore Police Department.
JEM: ‘Rabbi & Engineer’, The Rebbe and the Battleship Where Japan Surrendered
The Lubavitcher Rebbe and the USS Missouri, where General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan’s surrender.
HatzalahThon #4: Will You Be A Messenger of LIFE?!
There are everyday heroes who walk among us. The 4th annual Hatzalahthon is officially upon us!
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Chabad Chasidim of Tel Aviv including Fishel Schneersohn
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.
BESHT: The Blessing Called Rambam
Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz is a Mechanech, Magid Shiur, Director of ‘Machon Taharas Habayis’, and Menahel of Cheder Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights. He will be giving this week’s lecture titled “The blessing called Rambam.”
