Rare Coin from Year Four of the Great Revolt Discovered in Jerusalem
A bronze coin minted by Jews in Jerusalem during the final year before the destruction of the Second Temple was discovered during archaeological excavations in the Jerusalem
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A Legacy of Miracles, A Future of Hope: Bonei Olam Chabad Launches Campaign with Powerful 5-Year Documentary Video
This Monday, Bonei Olam Chabad launches a campaign that tells a powerful story of hope, heartbreak, and the sacred mission of helping bring Jewish children into the world.
24 Hours: Your Donations Doubled As Shomrim Volunteers Double Their Investment In The Community
From five calls a day to ten. From thirty volunteers to sixty. Crown Heights Shomrim has doubled its investment in the community, and now it’s your turn to double your impact.
Tisha B’Av Entertainment For Children
As parents across the world face a long day of parenting while fasting, CrownHeights.info presents a list of digital entertainment available online to keep your children occupied.
Tom Lehrer performed for only a few years in the 1950s and 60s, otherwise dedicating his time to his academic career, seen here in Copenhagen, 1967. Jan Persson via Wikimedia Commons
Tom Lehrer Told Me Why He Wrote ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica’ (Sort Of)
Lehrer—a mathematician who in his academic career taught at Harvard, MIT and the University of California, and worked at a point at the Atomic Energy Commission—passed away on Shabbat, July 26 (Rosh Chodesh Av), at the age of 97 at his home in Cambridge, Mass.
Earthquake Centered In New Jersey Felt In New York City
Parts of New York City were shaken by an earthquake that originated in New Jersey, according to the NYC office of Emergency Management.
Gallery: Kinus and Eicha in Rayim Ahuvim
As Shabbos ended and Tisha B’Av began in Crown Heights, residents at Congregation Rayim Ahuvim sat and lamented the nation’s loss with Eicha and Kinus.
Gallery: Eicha Recited In Yerushalayim
As Tisha B’Av arrived in the City of Jerusalem, Jews of all stripes sat down to recite Eicha, and mourn the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash.
Nine Stories In Nine Days: Negel Vasser Protector
Master storyteller Rabbi Sholem Perl has released, as part of his Timeless Treasures Series, a series of nine stories for the nine days. Here is today’s story.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Staten Island Chabad Cemetery #3: Rabbi Raitport’s Mother and Other Unknown Chabad Chasidim
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.
Levaya For Young Tomim Passes 770
The Levaya of Hatomim Motti Katz OBM, a young bochur from Miami, FL, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway Friday. He passed away Thursday after battling an illness.
Three Group Photos. Two Locations. One Mission.
This week, three powerful group photos were taken, capturing a defining moment of the summer, each division standing proudly as part of something greater.
Vaad Hakohol: Heavy Rain Causes Road Warping on Kingston Ave — Crews Respond Swiftly
Yesterday’s heavy rains in New York City caused unexpected setbacks along the ongoing Kingston Avenue construction corridor. The packed dirt beneath the temporary asphalt installations became saturated and settled unevenly underground, leading to noticeable warping and instability in the road surface.
Weekly Story: You Are Doing Them A Favor
Being that this week’s haftara ends with the words Tzion b’mishput tipudeh v’shuveiuh b’tzedoka – and it’s prisoners will be redeemed with tzedoka, I thought it is appropriate to relate the following reply that the Rebbe gave to the mashpia Reb Nissan Nemenov about asking for tzedoka.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Utah mobilized their community to raise $24,000, allowing over a dozen Jewish children to have their first Jewish camp experience.
Jewish Kids in Utah Attend Summer Camp as Tribute to Bibas Brothers
Led by Rabbi Avremi Zippel, Chabad-Lubavitch of Utah mobilized their community to raise funds for summer-camp scholarships, ensuring that financial barriers wouldn’t prevent Jewish children from experiencing growth and connection to their Judaism at Camp Gan Israel.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Power of Mourning, A People That Refuses to Forget
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman discussed the day of Tisha B’Av, its sadness and mourning, and the perplexing story of joyousness and meaning surrounding it.
Bais Habechira Video With Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger – Day #18
In today’s class we continue to look into the structure, functions, and history of the Bais Hamikdash.
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