New Engagement!
Levi Silverman (Dobbs Ferry, NY) to Bryna Rimler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
Ukrainian Jewish Students Gather in Dnipro for Inspiring STARS Shabbaton
Forty-five Jewish university students from across Ukraine came together in Dnipro for a meaningful STARS Ukraine Shabbaton seminar, held in close proximity to the holiday of Shavuot and dedicated to the theme of Torah study and Jewish heritage.
Lipa & Alex Lieberman Offers Bonus for Counselors
Lipa and Alex Leiberman, long-time supporters of Camp Emunah, are offering a $250 bonus to any 12th grader who joins the camp’s first session as staff.
Chabad on Wheels: A Lifeline for Jews in Rural Alabama
Isolation, intermarriage, and evangelical activism threaten to chip away at Jewish identity in America’s Deep South. Chabad on Wheels offers a hands-on solution — bringing Judaism directly to communities and individuals across Alabama.
Chaim V’Chessed: Israel Preparing to Assist Stranded Foreigners Amid Ongoing Crisis
In a new development, Israeli authorities have begun preliminary preparations to assist foreign nationals who remain stranded in Israel due to the ongoing security situation.
Over 150 Talmidim Awarded and Honored at Mishnayos Baal Peh Event
Over 350 Talmidim of Lubavitcher yeshiva joined the Mishnayos Baal Peh program with over 150 Talmidim awarded and honored at the Mishnayos Baal Peh Event.
Israel-Iran Conflict Update: Signs Point To US Joining The War, One Last Massive Missile Salvo Expected
The Israel-Iran conflict has reached a climax according to many reports, with the US and other allies poised to enter the war and Iran’s internet control failing. We present an update on the situation as it stands as of 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.
Assistance for Israelis Stranded in the Russia During the War
About a month after regular El Al flights between Israel and Moscow resumed, many Israelis whose home and family are in Israel found themselves stranded in the Russian capital, and now cannot return to the Land of Israel.
Chaim V’Chessed: Israeli Government Services Extensions and Updates Over Iran Conflict
As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to impact daily life across the country, Chaim V’Chessed brings you several key updates have been announced regarding government services and procedures.
Smartphones in Yeshiva: A Wise Approach
Smartphones and the internet have become the nisayon of our times—especially for bochurim. It’s a challenge that strikes at the heart of yeshiva life, during the very years when bochurim are working to develop a strong, G-dly perspective on the world.
Recidivist Package Thief, Wanted For Multiple Crown Heights Thefts, Arrested By the NYPD Thanks To Shomrim
A Crown Heights thief who has previously been caught, arrested, imprisoned and released, is facing another stint in prison after being caught by the NYPD thanks to the efforts of Crown Heights Shomrim.
From Tragedy to Hope: Young Chabad Founder Launches Bereishis Foundation to Fund Therapy for Children in Need
After losing his cousin Dovid Horowitz to mental illness, Azriel Boymelgreen, a young Chabad Jew raised in Crown Heights, turned his pain into purpose by launching a nonprofit to help other families in crisis.
13th Ave Bakery Now Under The Hashgacha of the CHK
The Vaad Hakashrus of Crown Heights has taken a major step towards expansion this week as it certifies a 13th Ave Bakery in Boro Park, just blocks from Maimonides Medical Center.
HY’D: IDF Soldier Killed, 10 Others Wounded In Gaza Fighting
An IDF soldier was killed and 10 others were wounded, including four seriously, during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announced.
Shots Fired! NYPD Investigates Shots Fired in Crown Heights Playground
The NYPD is currently investigating after approximately ten shots were fired in a children’s playground in Crown Heights Monday. Crown Heights Shomrim played a crucial role in assisting with the investigation.
Picture of the Day
Courtesy of from the archives of Rabbi Chaim Dalfin we present a unique photo from years past. Can anyone identify who is in this photo?
Community Rescue Effort Finds Jewish Hiker Lost For 9 Days in Himalayas
When Samuel Vengrinovich, 44, went missing deep in the Himalayas on June 6th, the odds were against his survival. On Sunday, June 16, Vengrinovich was found alive near a village he had walked towards for nine excruciating days.
