Simchas Beis Hashoeva Farbrengens Each Night of Sukkos
The Crown Heights community is invited to join us for inspiring and uplifting Simchas Beis Hashoeva Farbrengen’s each night of sukkos.
When Mottel Pevzner Refused To Take My Hand
Thinking that he must be suffering, I offered to help him walk. He smiled warmly and told me that his name is Mottel Pevzner from France and that he really does not need my help. by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon
New Engagement!
Naftali Gurevitch (Ofenbach, Germany) to Miriam Klausner (Zurich, Switzerland)
Weekly Letter: Supporting Jewish Education
As we begin the new school year – we are sharing a letter to a supporter of Jewish education, in which the Rebbe stresses the great importance of chinuch, using warm and encouraging words and emphasizing that it be done with gladness of heart.
ChabadAir: A Sukkah Will Be Available At JFK Airport
ChabadAir has announced that once again passengers at JFK Airport this Chol Hamoed will be able to take advantage of a Sukkah on the way to their flights. The Sukkah is a project of Chabad of the Airport.
Kosher Day At Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT
In the spirit of Hakhel, Southern CT Hebrew Academy is renting out an entire amusement park on Thursday, Oct 13th, and is inviting the Crown Heights community for a kosher wholesome experience just two hours from Crown Heights.
JEM: The Rebbe Visits The Ohel
Watch this newly released clip f the Rebbe visiting the Ohel, Courtesy of JEM.
BDE: Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi Simon, 90, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi Simon OBM, a resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on Thursday, the 11th of Tishrei, 5783.
New Engagement!
Shmuly Benjaminson (Crown Heights) to Nechama Weiss (Miami Lakes, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Discovery in Mazkir’s Archive Leads to New Reprint of Maamar
Over recent years, after the passing of the Rebbe’s secretary, Rabbi Leibel Groner, his family members have been painstakingly organizing his archives. In the course of their work, a note was discovered.
Here’s My Story: All Expenses Paid
Over the past sixty years, Rabbi Tuvia Blau has held many senior positions in Chabad organizations in Israel as an educator, author and community leader. He was interviewed in August of 2011 and in May of 2017.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $378M
Lottery players were in the running for the massive $353 million Powerball jackpot during Wednesday’s drawing. According to the Powerball website, no ticket holder won either the $2 million or $1 million prize.
BDE: Rivka Siegel, 76, OBM
With great sadness we report the sudden passing of Rivka Siegel OBM, a long time resident of Crown Heights. She passed away suddenly on Yom Kippur, 5783.
Meaningful Interviews: Rabbi Yosef Abrahams #6 – 770 Atmosphere During the 50’s and the 19th of Kislev 1949 With the Rebbe Rayatz
Rabbi Abrahams is the Mashpia of the Chabad yeshiva in Miami. He has been with the Rebbe from 1950 and has seen many Chasidim, including students of the Rebbe Rashab and Rebbe Rayatz. In this interview he shares first-hand, eye-witness testimony of what he heard from them as well as what he experienced with them.
Florida’s First Lady Visits Chabad of Southwest Florida To View Relief Efforts
Casey DeSantis, Florida’s First Lady, made a stop at Chabad of Southwest Florida where she viewed the ongoing relief efforts centered in the Jewish community.
Gallery: Erev and Motzei Yom Kippur in Moscow
Powerful moments on Erev and Motzei Yom Kippur were captured at the main “Marina Roscha” Shul in the center of Moscow, led by the Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Chabad of Charlotte County moved into its new center just a few days before Hurricane Ian decimated the community. It is one of the few buildings in the area that had power during and after the storm.
Powerless Victims of Hurricane Ian Recharge at Chabad of Punta Gorda
In Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, Fla., you’ll find the roofs of homes strewn along the streets, cars tossed around like toys and fallen trees perched on houses and power lines. Six days after the storm, power is still out almost everywhere.
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