Derher Launches New Podcast “Among Chassidim” Hosted By Yossi Kamman
This groundbreaking new podcast features unfiltered conversations on fundamental “dor hashvii” topics.
Masses Gather at the Central Bonfire Lighting in Moscow
The immense gathering unified the community in a joyful celebration that lasted for hours, featuring spirited dancing and a festive farbrengen in honor of the great Tanna, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai zt”l.
URGENT: NYC To Sell Off 30,000 Property Liens For Unpaid Water, Sewer, and Property Taxes, More Than 40 Crown Heights Homes On The List
If you have not paid your property tax, water, or sewer bills to NYC over the last five years, this may mean the start of losing your home.
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Itay Granek, the Director General of Israel’s Heritage Office, made a visit to 770 Eastern Parkway, where he was guided on a tour by Rabbi Mendel Eizenbach.
Biarritz Restaurant Switches Hechsher To National Kosher Supervision
Following the announcement Friday that they will no longer be under the CHK Hechsher, Biarritz Restaurant in Crown Heights notified their clientele that they will be switching to National Kosher Supervision, under Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman, as of today.
Trump Admin Reportedly Working on Plan to Move 1 Million Gazans to Libya
The US administration of President Donald Trump is working on a plan to permanently relocate as much as one million Gazans to Libya, according to reports in US media.
President Donald Trump Names Shliach to the Religious Liberty Commission
One of those named to sit on the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders was Rabbi Eitan Webb, co-founded the Chabad House of Princeton in 2002, with his wife Gitty.
KSCVK Auction is Live – Early Bird Ends May 18th
Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah (KSCVK), Devorah Benjaman’s pivotal organization, has launched its annual auction for 5785-2025. Purchase your tickets now at Kscvk.org.
Lauderhill Mayor Joins Lag Baomer Events to Proclaim Jewish American Heritage Month
Lauderhill Mayor Denise Grant accompanied by city officials and staff attended the Lag Baomer events at Chabad of Inverrary, and at the Moshiach Center to proclaim May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Meah Sheaarim Relics: Weinfeld Publishers, Shul, Cheapest Eatery
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.
Fire Tears Through Crown Heights Apartment Minutes Before Shabbos
Firefighters rushed to a Crown Heights apartment building Friday, just minutes before Shabbos, for reports that flames were billowing from the top floor.
Baby Girl!
Boruch and Adeli Zimmerman from Oro Valley, AZ had a baby girl!
BESHT: Lag Ba’omer
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Levy Djian, Shliach in Manhattan, is the founder and Director of Torah on Demand, a network of one-on-one Torah lessons for businessmen. His passion and love for learning brought him to lead a weekly Chassidus class in Crown Heights that inspires many. He will be giving this week’s shiur on Lab B’Omer.
CHK Discontinues Certification of Biarritz Restaurant Effective Sunday May 18th
The Crown Heights Vaad Hakashrus has announced that effective Sunday, May 18th, they will no longer provide certification for Biarritz restaurant on Kingston Ave. No reason for the change has been provided.
New Engagement!
Dovi Vogel (Wilmington, DE) to Chanie Rapoport (Atlantic City, NJ)
New Engagement!
Yitzy Bernstein (Freehold, NJ) to Brocha Gleyzer (Monsey, NY)
Not a Joke
How one woman discovered Torah, battled depression, discovered her gift for comedy, became a medical clown, and healed herself and others one viral impression at a time.
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