Weekly Dvar Torah: A Chassidishe Month
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks at the Mitteler Rebbe and his contribution to Chabad Chassidus.
Picture of the Day
A 1st grade class in Bais Rivkah was learning the letter H, so with the help of a parent, a Hatzalah Ambulance was brought to the school for the children to better understand what Hatzalah does, and to better understand the letter H.
Baby Boy!
Yusa and Brynie Silverstein from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 580 Crown St Building A #703
Bochur Riding E-Bike Suffers Injuries After Being Struck By A Car In Crown Heights
A bochur riding an E-Bike the wrong way down Troy Ave was struck and injured Thursday night at the intersection of Maple Street in Crown Heights.
“Vayachalom”, A Torah from R’ Shlomo Zalman of Kapust Published From Manuscript
A remarkable Torah from R’ Shlomo Zalman from Kapust has been published from manuscript for the first time. This Torah was said on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei 1868.
NYPD Publishes Wanted Poster For Man Seen Spraying “Palestine” Graffiti on Mitzvah Tank
The New York City Police Department is taking the graffiti of a Chabad Mitzvah Tank in Manhattan seriously, asking the public’s assistance to identify the individual seen in the crime.
Nigeria: Shluchim & Guests Travel To Nigerian Capital
Head Shliach of Central Africa, Rabbi Shlomo Bentolila is en route to the grand opening of the first 770 on the African continent.
Sam Salz of Texas A&M chose 39 as a reminder of the lamed tet melachot, the 39 categories of work that are forbidden on Shabbat.
An Observant Jew Makes for an Uncommon Texas A&M Football Player
When college sophomore Sam Salz runs out onto the football field, he does so wearing a kippah and with the No. 39 emblazoned on the back of his jersey. He chose 39 as a reminder of the lamed tet melachot, the 39 categories of work that are forbidden on Shabbat.
Second Generation Shluchim Move to USC’s Campus to Continue Exponential Growth of the Jewish Community
Rabbi Dovid and Mushky Junik packed up their Brooklyn apartment and moved back across the country to establish a new life as Shluchim at the USC College Campus.
Weekly Letter: Where A Minority is Faced with Challenges…
In his letter, the Rebbe gives us some insights and encouragement for our daily life. He draws from the life of our father Yaakov which is reflected in ours – where a minority is faced with challenges, yet emerges whole and perfect.
Insider Published Video of Kinus, Asking 5,000 Rabbis About Rapper Kanye West
Insider News, formerly Business Insider, produced a video filmed at the Kinus getting Shluchim’s reactions to the outlandish antisemitic comments from Kanye West, a rapper who now goes by Ye.
CYP Encounter Shabbaton Announces Renowned Headliners To Lead Inspiring Weekend
The 4th CYP Encounter in Crown Heights is set to attract hundreds of young professionals for a Shabbaton of inspiration and connection featuring Alex Clare, Joyce Azria and Rabbi Simon and Shaindy Jacobson.
Tragedy on the Virgin Islands: Friends of Federmans Launch Campaign
On Tuesday evening tragedy struck on the Virgin Islands when the four-month-old daughter of Rabbi Asher and Henya Federman, the Shluchim on the island, fell into the water of the marina. The couple both jumped into the water to try to save their baby, and in the process Henya got stuck underwater for an extended period of time. Baby Shternie’s levaya took place in Old Montefiore Cemetery in New York late Thursday afternoon.
Chaim V’Chessed: New Rules Announced With Interior Ministry Visit to Chaim V’Chessed
In recent days, a high level delegation from Misrad HaPnim (Interior Ministry) visited Chaim V’Chessed. The delegation was led by Mr. Erez Melamed, the recently installed manager of the Shlomzion Hamalka branch of Misrad HaPnim. Several new rules and changes were announced at the meeting.
After Three Years, Maimonides Relaxes Most COVID Restrictions For Hospital Visitors
Maimonides Medical Center in the Boro Park section of Brooklyn remains one of the most used hospitals for the Crown Heights Jewish community, and after three years, they have finally relaxed most of their COVID restrictions.
Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel For 9th and 10th of Kislev
In honor of the the 9th and 10th of Kislev, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel beginning on Motzei Shabbos, Dec. 3rd through Sunday, Dec. 4th.
SHAZAK: Vayeitzei – The Chase
Watch this weeks Shazak Parsha Production, with its spellbinding audiovisual storytelling of the parsha and Shazak style animations.
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