Eis Laasos, Our Children Our Choice, One Voice
In our lives, we are faced with moments where we must understand the need to take action. We must understand the importance of eis laasos, that now is the time to act.
Mivtza Hanachos Launched for the Fourth Year Across Mesivtas Across America
The Vaad Hatmimim and JEM has launched the Hanachos program, now in its fourth year, in 15 Mesivtas across America. The program, in preparation for Gimmel Tammuz, encourages bochurim to watch Farbrengens of the Rebbe and summarize the Sicha in their own words.
Lag B’Omer Street Fair A Shining Example of Community
The Lag B’Omer Street Fair organized by NCFJE and MASK brought joy and unity to the Crown Heights and East Flatbush communities. Next year will mark 80 years since the first parade and 70 years since the first Lag B’Omer parade with the Rebbe, and plans are underway to grow from this year’s success.
A Hand Written Letter From Air Canada To A Jewish Family
In a world where negative media coverage far outstrips the good, Lufthansa’s antisemitic debacle became front-page news across the world. But did you hear about this incident that also took place on an airline?
Missionaries Again Litter Crown Heights With Pamphlets
A group of missionaries out on a “mission” have again targeted the Crown Heights Jewish community, littering doorsteps with Shmad pamphlets.
BDE: Leibel Blesofsky, OBM
With great sadness, we report the passing of Leibel Blesofsky OBM, a Chazzan and long-time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on Monday, the 22nd of Iyar, 5782. Updated with Levaya information
Head Shliach Joins Young Shluchim On Live Tour of Tzfas
In honor of the Yartzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib and Pesach Sheini, young Shluchim joined a virtual gathering where they enjoyed a live tour of the Tzfas, including the Kever of the Rebbe’s brother where they were joined by Head Shliach Rabbi Chaim Kaplan.
All Crown Heights Schools Join Forces
Unbeknown to many, the New York State Board of Education has currently proposed new guidelines that will undermine the foundation and future of our education system. The Schools of Crown Heights have joined forces to appose this.
A New Yoga Studio Opening in Crown Heights
Vessel is a yoga studio opened by long time Crown Heights resident Riki Rosenthal. The studio was created to serve the needs of the crown heights community by offering separate classes for both women and men.
8:00pm: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?
The topics in this week’s 403rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically? Does Torah Provide Us With a Better and Healthier Life? Is Halacha (Jewish Law) Rigid and Inflexible?
BDE: Mrs. Sima Karp, 56, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Sima Karp OBM, a Crown Heights resident known for her open home to guests. She passed away on Sunday, the 21st of Iyar, 5782 after battling an extended illness.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Officer Assassinated in Tehran
An officer from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps was assassinated in a shooting attack in Tehran Sunday afternoon, the IRGC reported.
One year ago, Rabbi Shlomo Noginski, left, was stabbed eight times by a terrorist and in response, pledged to open a new yeshivah In New England to educate an initial cohort of eight rabbis. Last week, philanthropist Robert Kraft, second from right, inaugurated the new program, as Rabbi Dan Rodkin, director of Shaloh House, a Chabad-affiliated school and Jewish community center in the Boston area, and other donors looked on. (Credit: Olga Mariotti)
Boston Terror Victim Realizes Dream of Opening New England Rabbinical School
On May 19, the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer, the ribbon-cutting for a new rabbinical school was held in Brighton, Mass., with philanthropist Robert Kraft flanked by local rabbis, dignitaries and elected officials.
BDE: Mr. Isser (Irwin) Goldstein, 75, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Isser (Irwin) Goldstein OBM, a former Crown Heights resident who was mekarev through a letter in a Sefer Torah and is the father of Shluchim.
One Family, One Life, One World, We Are Hatzalah
As we approach the final stretch of Hatzalahthon 3, we are blown away by the support and love we are seeing. With just about 24 hours to go, we have already eclipsed the $14 Million mark.
Photo Gallery: Lag B’Omer Parade Floods Antwerp
Hundreds of men women and children flooded the streets of Antwerp this year in a Lag B’Omer Parade to remember.
New Congressional District Map Creates A Mega Jewish District, Includes Crown Heights
It was an expected shock for many politicians across New York State, as the Special Master released the new lines drawn for congressional districts for New York. For the Jews of Brooklyn, the biggest shock was District #9, a Mega Jewish district which includes Crown Heights.
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