Uncalled For Overzealousness: The 5716 (1956) Kfar Chabad Controversy
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati, OH, answers a weekly question pertaining to relevant issues in the Chabad community.
Man Busted Stealing Ancient Artifacts in Israel, Found With Coin From The Times of Chanukah
In the course of Border Police activity northwest of Kibbutz Ramat Hashofet, a 33-year-old resident of Kiryat Shemona was spotted using a metal detector in a registered archaeological site. One find was especially interesting – an ancient coin of Antiochos IV, dated to 169–164 BCE. “Antiochos IV was designated ‘Epiphanes’, meaning ‘God Manifest”, but behind his back, his subjects called him ‘Epimanes’ – The Madman”.
Book Sale Through The 12th of Kislev on Books by Rabbi Dalfin
From now through the 12th of Kislev, a special sale is taking place on all books published by Historian and Author Rabbi Chaim Dalfin.
PSA: Paving of Empire Blvd and Other Streets To Continue This Week
Road work is scheduled to continue in Crown Heights this week, including the paving of Empire Blvd, which was initially postponed this past week due to the Kinus Hashluchim before being done in part last week. Expect traffic and parking limitations in effected areas.
BUILD IT UP! – EN3RGY with Eli Atias
EN3RGY is all about bringing audiences something new, something fresh, something different. In this captivating music video you’ve got all of that – and then some!
TODAY: Siyum Sefer Torah In Memory Of Reb Aron Baitz OBM
The Baitz Family invites the community to join in the Siyum and Hachnasas Sefer Torah in memory of their father, Reb Aron Yoel Baitz OBM, taking place today in Crown Heights.
BDE: Reb Naftali Tzvi Unger, 71, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Naftali Tzvi Unger OBM, a Crown Heights resident and regular at Empire Shtibel.
Baby Boy!
Aharon and Rivky (nee Felberman) Simon from Dallas, TX had a baby boy!
Op-Ed: Is It Time To Talk About “Shidduch Reference” Phone-Calls?
Shidduch reference phone calls are a vital part of the “shidduch system”. But maybe it’s time to talk about how they are done, and how we could possible do it betterOp-Ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon
Second Victim From Jerusalem Bomb Attack Succumbs to his Wounds
Man who suffered critical injuries in Jerusalem bombing attack dies of his wounds, bringing death toll from attack to two.
Baby Boy!
Dovid and Shayna (nee Chernick) Rosenberg from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
JLI: How I Went From Being an Altar Boy to a Hassid
Rabbi Matisyahu Devlin was raised as a Catholic and now practices Orthodox Judaism. He tells his story with JLI.
Baby Boy!
Peretz and Chanie Chein from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
10:00PM: Tanya Applied Episode 86 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Tanya Applied Episode 86 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10:00PM–10:30PM EDT.
Popular Program Connecting Children with the Rebbe Expands Activities for Hakhel Year
As a new school year gets underway in this Hakhel year, administrators, principals, and teachers are working feverishly to provide in-school programming that reflects the unique spirit of the year. In what is perhaps the single most appropriate fit for such an effort, the folks at Connection Point have rolled out a full lineup of events to virtually reenact the original Hakhel in the Beis Hamikdash: Bringing everyone to personally hear Torah from the king himself.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – What Happened On Rosh Chodesh Kislev When The Rebbe Had A Heart Attack?
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.
Chief Rabbi of Iran Visits Lakewood Accompanied By Shluchim
Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, The Chief Rabbi of Iran, who is currently in the United States as part of a special visit raising awareness for the Jews of Iran, organized by Merkos 302 at Chabad Headquarters, concluded his visit with a series of special meetings in Lakewood, NJ.
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