New Engagement!
Yisroel Motti Okonov (Ben R’ Hershel) (Crown Heights) to Devorah Leah Finck (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at The Garden house NYC 1386 S. Johns Pl
LIVE at 7:30PM: Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of the Rebbe’s Birth
A special event in NYC exploring the life and legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe of righteous memory, in honor of his birthday on the 11th of Nissan. Join in to connect, unite and celebrate this momentous occasion.
“Kusiv” From Gershi Uri, Featuring Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra & Yedidim
Watch the renowned singer from London who recently became a rising star in the Jewish music industry with his warm and beautiful vocals, Gershi Uri, the Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra, & Yedidim choir present this song in a way only they can.
Passover in Space: Astronaut to Blast Off With Matzah in Hand
Israeli astronaut Etyan Stibbe, 64, a former Israeli Air Force fighter pilot and philanthropist was given a box of hand made shmurah matzah as well as other provisions for Passover by Rabbi Zvi Konikov of Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts as he gets ready to blast off to the international space station.
“Live With Structure – But Don’t Get Stuck in It” Highlighted at the ‘120 Celebration’ in Southern Florida
When an organization puts on an impressive community event, it is not unusual for them to make an appeal for the attendees to reciprocate and make a donation. At “120 Celebration”, an event coordinated by Chabad Houses in Southern Florida, celebrating 120 years since the Rebbe’s birth, there was a pledge card handed out together with the program. But no envelope.
Here’s My Story: The Man Who Held Up The Line
Rabbi Elchanan Jacobovez (1945-2020) was a teacher in Nachlat Har Chabad, Israel, for many decades. He was interviewed in September of 2014.
KOSHER ALERT: 1800 Tequila, NOT Certified
The OK Kosher Certification agency has released an alert notifying the community that select bottles of the popular 1800 Tequila bear an unauthorized OK P symbol.
Ukraine Student Finds Refuge in German Town His Ancestors Fled
Almost 90 years later—with the largest refugee crisis since World War II underway—the Chabad yeshivah in Dnipro, Ukraine, fled the shelling for Germany. There the present and past history met.
Watch: Two Minute Clip Captures MEGA Thank You Event
As reported here on CrownHeights.info, last Sunday was “Mega Thank you” day to recognize hundreds of Rebbeim of Crown Heights, showing admiration for what they do with over $1M of gifts.
120 Days of Education in Honor of the Rebbe
A Special reception took place in Albany New York as the Senate and Assembly opened in honor of the Rebbe.
Gallery: Paris Panel on Yud Aleph Nissan Through The Years
A unique panel inspired bochurim of Paris, regaling them on Yud Alpeh Nissan by the Rebbe throughout the years.
Tales From Mariupol: A Devoted Rabbi and a Devastated Community
Mariupol was besieged so quickly that few residents were able to flee. But Rabbi Cohen had a leg surgery scheduled for mid-February in Israel, and with the Russian army looming at the border, he followed advice to take his whole family along.
Israel: Visa Holders Now Exempt from PCR Tests Prior to Flights to Israel
Chaim V’Chessed has learned that all A-class visa holders will also be exempt from the pre-flight PCR requirement. A-class visas include toshavei arai and students and their families.
Historic: Cincinnati City Council approves Education Day Resolution
In honor of 11 Nissan, there was a historic event in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to the annual proclamation by the Mayor – proclaiming Education Day in Cincinnati – the entire City Council voted unanimously on an official resolution for Education Day.
The New Haven Shmura Matzo Campaign
In anticipation of Pesach, the New Haven Anash Community is launching a major communal initiative in conjunction with Vaad Or Vechom HaHiskashrus: a universal campaign to distribute shmura matzo.
Video of the Day
Lined, primed, and ready to roll. This video shows Anash of Detroit as they held a Mitzvah Tank Parade through the streets of the city.
New Engagement!
Motty Wilhelm (Crown Heights) to Peri Rimler (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Eshel 272 Kingston Ave
