Expect Traffic Sunday as NYC Half Marathon Closes Streets
The New York City Half Marathon will be returning this Sunday, bringing with it many street closures in the vicinity of Crown Heights.
One Million People Expected at Rabbi Kanievsky’s Funeral
Police believe that about a million people will attend the funeral on Sunday of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, one of the most prominent rabbis of the Haredi community, who passed away on Friday.
FOUND: Shomrim Is Searching For Binyomin L.
Multiple Shomrim organizations in Brooklyn are searching for a young Lubavitcher, who went missing from his home in Flatbush. If you have any information on Binyomin’s whereabouts, please call Shomrim at 718-774-3333.
Weekly Story: The beauty of Every Jew
I recently heard the following prison story and I said this is a story that I will share with the readers of this column. At the same, I am positive that many shluchim have similar powerful stories and anecdotes that the readers would enjoy, so please share them with me and I will post them.
BDE: Hagaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky, 94, Zatzal
With great sadness, the Jewish world mourns the passing of Hagaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky Zatzal, a leader of the Jewish community who lived in Eretz Yisroel.
$500 Million in Pandemic Relief Distributed to Nearly 29,000 Small Businesses Throughout New York
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 29,000 small and micro businesses throughout New York State have been awarded over $500 million in grant funds through the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
Weekly Letter: Of What Use is a Person With Limited Physical or Mental Capacities?
In our present political atmosphere – where talk of abortion, with the fate of Roe Vs Wade in the balance and the topic of population control as promoted by the global elites is gaining attention – we are sharing a letter of the Rebbe in which he answers the question of a mother who wants to know: if the primary purpose of our existence is to fulfill G-d’s commandments – what is the purpose or meaning of my child’s existence, who is unable to carry out any of the commandments?
Weekly Dvar Torah: Partying on Purim and Becoming Drunk
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman points out the greatness of lartying on Purim, and the real reason we get “drunk”.
New Engagement!
Shimon Feldman (New York/Eretz Yisroel) to Shilat Anaki (Eretz Yisroel)
Photo Gallery: Purim Mivtzoim and Celebrations in Paris
Chabad photographer Mordehai Lubecki captured the excitement and activity across Paris as the community celebrates Purim.
Photo Gallery: Purim Celebrations in Moscow
The Jewish community of Moscow came together for Purim with singing, dancing, and celebrations.
Rosie’s Ice Cream Wishes You A Happy Purim With A Free Ice Cream, Popcorn, or Slush
The ice cream truck which usually stays at the Inner Circle Bungalow Colony has made it’s way into Crown Heights, and will be giving free Ice Cream, Popcorn, or Slush for the community.
Shloime Zionce: Rabbi To The Rescue – Meeting Refugees From Ukraine
Jewish Journalist Shloime Zionce made his way to the Ukrainian border to film first hand Chabad’s response to the refugee crisis on the Ukrainian border.
Ukranian refugees celebrate Purim in Berlin.
Thousands of Ukraine Refugees in Europe and Israel Take a Joyous Break For Purim
The Moskovitzes, who are prepared to go back to Kharkov as soon as it is safe, are also planning a Purim event on Thursday for the 200 members of their community who are with them in Israel.
Here’s My Story: Leave the Hoarse in America
Rabbi Avraham Alter Heber is a community activist in Nachlat Har Chabad, where he has worked for many years as an educator. He was interviewed in February of 2016.
Ukraine On the Forefront of Jews Minds this Purim
Support for the Jews in Ukraine is pouring in from every corner of the world. The Ukraine Jewish Relief Desk has been consolidating Chabad’s network of resources. Ukraine Purim resources have assisted Shluchim in facilitating the drive to help.
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