Off The Record Vol #3 – The Pirchei Years From Boruch Levine
Famous singer Baruch Levine has released “Off The Record Vol 3 – The Pirchei Years”, presented by Doni Gross and featuring Moshe Mendleowitz.
Camp Emunah Announces No Tuition Increase Despite Rising Costs
As families continue to face financial challenges amid ongoing inflation and rising living costs, Camp Emunah has announced that it will not raise tuition fees this year. Recognizing the difficulties parents face in sending their children to camp, the camp leadership is committed to ensuring that this vital experience remains accessible to all.
45th Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival Inspires & Uplifts A Sold Out Arena
The 45th Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival by Chabad of South Broward delivered a night unlike any other, filling a sold-out arena of nearly 4,500 attendees while captivating thousands more worldwide who joined online.
Grand Farbrengen in Honor of Hey Teves Held in Paris
With the inspiring participation of Rabbi Mendel Azimov and Rabbi Honchi Marosov, a special asifa was held in Paris in honor of Hey Teves. An on-site book sale was available to fulfill the Rebbe’s precious request and purchase Sefarim.
Author of 70 Seforim Becomes Rosh Kollel of New Kollel Aliba D’hilchasa
In honor of Hey Teves, we highlight the most prolific Chabad author, HaRav Yaakov Goldstein, and his new position as Rosh Kollel of Kollel Aliba D’hilchasa.
Kingsbrook Jews Hold Maccabean-Like Menorah Lighting
The menorah lighting on the quiet sidewalk of E 49th Street brought light to the recent years of darkness at KJMC. There was food, prayer and the continued tradition of Jewish religious services that goes back to1928.
Shloshim Event For Miss Bernson OBM, Bais Rivkah 10th Grade Teacher
Bais Rivkah invites you to join us on Monday, January 6 from 8:30-9:00 PM for the Shloshim of Miss Bernson A”H, who served as a beloved 10th Grade English teacher at Bais Rivkah for many years.
The First Hey Teves Farbrengen, How It Came To Be
My place by the Farbrengen was directly opposite the Rebbe, and the Rebbe started the Farbrengen by referring to sign on the wall, and I felt a lump in my throat, asking for the earth to open from under me, what is coming next?
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Gadi and Rabbi Mendy Hershkop, Coordinators of Crown Heights Shomrim, met with the new recruits to the NYPD’s 71Pct Precinct in Crown Heights, welcoming them and introducing them to the community. They had the opportunity to give the new recruits an overview of how Shomrim operates hand in hand with law enforcement, making for better and safer outcomes.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Hey Teves Isn’t A Minhag Chabad Not to Say Tachnun Unless
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.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Chaya Mushka (nee Tiefenbrun) Ceitlin from Postville, IA had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!
Shmuly and Geula (nee Katzman) Gniwisch from Houston, TX had a baby boy!
Lakewood and Lubavitch, A Book Review
Many of Rabbi Dalfin’s acclaimed books on Chabad and Jewish history and lifestyle are on sale through Hey Teves, with some sales as high as 70% off.
New Engagement!
Mendel Brownstein (Davis, CA) to Mussie Rubin (Clifton Park, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street
Motzei Shabbos: Shloshim Event for Yaakov Reich A”H To Take Place In Crown Heights
The Shloshim event for R’ Yaakov Reich A”H will take place this Motzei Shabbos in Crown Heights. The community is invited to attend.
Weekly Story: This is How I Heard it in Gan Eden
The story that I am posting this week, I heard from my friend Reb Sholom Tenenbaum, who related it in conjunction to his father, HaRav Yosef M.M. a’h. whose yahrzeit is the third day of Teves, (this Friday).
Rally for Light Shines Bright in Hyde Park on Zos Chanukah
On the final night of Chanukah, Wednesday 1st January 2025, known as Zos Chanukah, Hyde Park in Sydney became a beacon of light as Chabad of the City of Sydney held its annual Rally for Light.
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