New Engagement!
Nochum Freedman (Bahia Blanca, Argentina) to Rivka Dubov (Princeton, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.
Multi-Car Late-Night Crash In Crown Heights
A multi-car crash late last night in Crown Heights miraculously ended without any significant injuries, despite heavy damage to the vehicles involved.
Universal School Nutrition Is In State Budget Negotiations, Contact Your Legislator Today
As a result of the advocacy of Agudath Israel and the Healthy School Meals for All coalition, the New York State Assembly and Senate have included Universal School Nutrition funding in their budgets. This means that the state and Federal government would cover the cost of all students participating in the breakfast and lunch programs, not just students from low-income families.
BDE: R’ Aharon Gitchel, 79, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Aharon Gitchel OBM, devoted chossid, longtime Crown Heights handyman and tree arborist. He passed away Wednesday night, the 8th of Nissan, 5783 following a brief illness.
BDE: Mrs. Batsheva Brook, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Batsheva Brook OBM, a former resident of Flatbush before moving to Lakewood, NJ in recent years. She passed away on Thursday, the 8th of Nissan, 5783.
28 Shluchim Join Texas Governor In Recognizing Education and Sharing Day
On Tuesday, March 28 a delegation of rabbis representing the 120 Chabad Lubavitch leaders serving the Texas Jewish community throughout the state, visited the Texas Capitol as a bi-partisan group of state leaders recognized Education and Sharing Day to be observed this year on April 2, 2023.
JEM: In 1982, the Rebbe Spoke About Unity in Israel Today
With the approach of the 121st birthday of the Rebbe, JEM has released a discourse by the Rebbe on 20 Cheshvan 5742 (1982), the 121st birthday of the fifth Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom Dovber of Lubavitch.
Picture of the Day
The 5th batch of checks and food vouchers is ready to be mailed to Crown Heights Families from CSSY. Your help is needed now to make sure every Crown Heights family has what they need for Pesach.
Seminaries Participate in Course Highlighting the Role of Jewish Women in Bringing Moshiach
Over the past month, girls from Melbourne seminaries studied a special curriculum from the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 delineating the unique role of Jewish women as harbingers of Geulah.
SHAZAK: Tzav – Out of Danger Korbon
Watch this weeks Shazak Parsha Production, with its spellbinding audiovisual storytelling of the parsha and Shazak style animations.
Here’s My Story: Time to Rise and Shine
Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar has been serving as a Chabad emissary in Florida since 1969. In 1981, he founded The Shul of Bar Harbour, as well as The Aleph Institute, an organization dedicated to the welfare of prisoners and their families. He was interviewed three times in 2009 and 2011. His wife, Mrs. Chani Lipskar was interviewed in 2021 and her recollection of the events has been incorporated into this account.
Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel for Yud Aleph Nissan
In honor of Yud Aleph Nissan, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from Thursday, March 30th through Sunday, April 2nd.
Baby Girl!
Sholem Ber and Deena (nee Schanowitz) Wolberg from Glencoe, IL had a baby girl.
Festival of the Future 2023: The Power of Every Jew and Every Mitzvah
12 hours left to order the unbelievable package feat: 30+ Resources for Moshiach Seudah made available as Chabad Houses gear up for Moshiach Day on Acharon shel Pesach, dubbed: Festival of the Future!
Statement By Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters On Thwarted Attack In Greece
A statement was released by Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters regarding the thwarting of an imminent terror attack on a Chabad center in Athens, Greece.
CKids Shabbaton Unites and Inspires Jewish Families From Around The World
The CKids Shabbaton, held at the luxurious Armon Hotel in Stamford, CT, was an unforgettable event for the 800 participants from 26 different countries who attended the weekend gathering. For many of the children who came from smaller Jewish communities, the Shabbaton offered a unique opportunity to make new Jewish friends and feel part of the global Jewish community.
The Gemara Academy: The Pesach Seder – 15 Steps
The fifteen steps of the Pesach Seder explained in a clear and concise way courtesy of Gemara Academy.
