Weekly Dvar Torah: Moshe and the Reason Beyond Chuka
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells a story on the concept of commandments that are beyond reason, and how they have shaped the Jewish world leaders.
The historic Market Square in Lake Forest, Ill.
New Chabad Center to Open in Lake Forest, Ill., Where Gunman Was Caught
At Highland Park’s Evening of Healing and Unity, Rabbi Meir Shimon Moscowitz, regional director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Illinois, announced that Chabad will be establishing a new center in Lake Forest, the area in which the July 4th gunman was caught.
Japanese Ex-Leader Shinzo Abe Fatally Shot in Shock Japan Attack
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a divisive arch-conservative and one of his nation’s most powerful and influential figures, has died after being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan.
Head Shluchim Meet Over Gimmel Tammuz, Examine Progress
A meeting with Head Shluchim from various states and regions took place this past week. The meeting, called by Iggud Hashluchim, was scheduled around Shluchim being in New York for Gimmel Tammuz.
Baby Boy!
Yisrael and Mushky (nee Golomb) Kirsh from Brooklyn had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Mushka (nee Mahpour) Setton from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present this weeks unique photo of the Rebbe.
The Jew Project: Kevin Allen aka Colev, A Musician Who Reconnected to Judaism Through A Dream
Kevin Allen aka Colev, a musician who recorded with the best and found his way back to Judaism through a dream, sat down with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project.
JEM: A Child’s Experience By The Rebbe
Giving children the experience of seeing the Rebbe and the bond it helps create. A special presentation in honor of the Rebbe’s 28th Yahrzeit on the 3rd of Tammuz.
Nourishing Souls in Laguna Niguel One at a Time
One person at a time, a small California community outgrew their existing space. Now they purchased a new 12,000 square foot building to house Chabad of Laguna Niguel’s numerous activities
40 New Shluchim Attend Fundraising Bootcamp
A group of 40 Shluchim gathered in Crown Heights this week to gain insight into and skills for the challenging task of fundraising in a workshop organized by Mekos 302
Weekly Letter: Questioning Certain Truths
In his letter, the Rebbe explains that it is fine to question certain truths, yet it should be remembered that not understanding a truth does no make it an untruth. Even in science, says the Rebbe, where proofs certainly exist, it is necessary to accept axioms and postulates without demanding logical proof for every detail.
LIVE at 7:00PM: Live Farbrengen and Musical Event For YY Jacobson’s 50th Birthday
A live farbrengen and musical event celebrating Rabbi YY Jacobson’s 50th Birthday will take place live Thursday evening, the 7th of July at 7:00 PM. Watch it Live Here on CrownHeights.info
LIVE at 8:00PM: Highland Park – An Evening of Unity and Healing
A live broadcast of an evening of unity and healing at the Central Avenue Synagogue Chabad in Highland Park, Chicago—following the recent horrific tragedy nearby.
An Open Letter to the Crown Heights Community
Confused as to the endorsements in the recent primary election? Crown Heights United Published a letter thanking the community and explaining their reasoning behind their endorsements.
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SGW Properties, Which Owns Buildings in Crown Heights, Agrees To Pay Out Over Withholding Security Deposits
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has reached an agreement with a New York City landlord with buildings in Crown Heihts for failing to return approximately $296,272 in security deposits to New Yorkers following new changes to security deposit laws.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Leon Miles was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian M. Cogan to 72 months in prison following his guilty plea to making false statements in an application for over $1.9 million from the Paycheck Protection Program.
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