Picture of the Day
Chabad photographer Shmuli Evers captured this incredible photograph at the intersection of Lincoln Pl and Brooklyn Ave in Crown Heights.
Daily Moshiach Boost Delivered To Your Phone
In honor of Hakhel, a daily broadcast will deliver beautiful, simple, and concise ideas relating to Moshiach directly to your phone. An audio version will be available on all podcast platforms.
A Home Away From Home For The Rebbe’s Guests
As residents of Crown Heights, it is upon each and every one of us to treat the Rebbe’s guests as our own, and see to it they are cared for.
New Engagement!
Mendel Lipskier (Moscow, Russia) to Gity Pinson (Pasedona, CA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at F.R.E.E.
U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against 47 Defendants in $250 Million COVID-19 Fraud
The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 47 people for their alleged roles in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the largest bust of Pandemic fraud to date.
New York City Lifts Vaccine Mandates for School Activities, Private Employers
New York City has lifted its requirement for students to be vaccinated to participate in school sports and extracurricular activities, and will also scrap the inoculation mandate for private-sector employees
MTA to Install Security Cameras in Every New York City Subway Car
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit has received a $2 million award, through the Urban Area Security Initiative federal grant program, which will provide funding for the installation of cameras across the entire fleet of subway cars.
Hundreds of Woman and Girls Take Part in Chabad Suffern’s Challah Bake
Last week, two hundred and fifty women gathered at the Crowne Plaza to bake challah, but the evening involved more than sticky dough and braiding.
Now’s the Time to Prepare for Hakhel
As Yidden around the world prepare for Shnas Hakhel, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus has launched a new Hakhel resource site, with hundreds of pages of content in English, Yiddish and Hebrew.
What does “The Shchunah” Mean to You?
Crown Heights is our home and, whether we live here or not, we all share close ties with “The Shchunah.”
Jewish Observance Under Threat In Canada Again As Country Continues Ban on Commercial Imports of Lulavim, Hadassim, and Aravos
Jewish observance of Sukkos is again under threat in Canada after the CFIA, the country’s government agency tasked with regulating the import of plants, continues its ban the commercial import of Lulavim, Hadassim and Aravos.
The Rebbe’s Tzedakah to CSSY in a year of Hakhel
The answer from the Rebbe written on the envelope is in response to the report of CSSY’s activities leading up to Rosh Hashana and Tishrei. The Rebbe responded with a donation included.
Hungarian President Katalin Novák Tours Historic Mád Synagogue in Her Presidential Visit in Honor of the Jewish New Year
Hungarian president Katalin Novák toured the historic Mád synagogue and historic Yeshiva building in advance of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, marking her first official visit with the Jewish community since her election as president in March. Shlomo Köves, Chief Rabbi of Chabad-affiliated EMIH and his wife Rebetzen Devorah accompanied the president during her stay.
Our Mashpia: Anecdotes, Life-Lessons and Stories
Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin has released his newest book on his Mashpia’s teachings, titled “Our Mashpia: Anecdotes, Life-Lessons and Stories”.
While on a CTeen trip to Poland and Israel, Atlanta high school student Yakov Vinnik, right, encouranged an archeologist from Russia who he met at Auschwitz to put on tefillin.“I am not sure what took me over at that moment, but for the first time in my life, I asked a complete stranger if he would join me in putting on tefillin,” says Viinik, who was joined by (from left) rabbinical students Mendel Backman, Levi Harlig, and the archeologist.
A Young Dancer From Atlanta Embraces His Jewish Pride at Auschwitz
“Am I a dancer who is Jewish or a Jew who dances?” The question played on 16-year-old Yakov Vinnik’s conscience. The child of Jews from the former Soviet Union, Vinnik grew up watching his mother, Maria, light the Shabbat candles, while his dad, Boris, spoke fluent Hebrew.
Brooklyn Public Libraries Added Thousands of Jewish Books to Their Collections
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein joined with the leadership of Brooklyn Public Library to unveil hundreds of new books, including many culturally sensitive publications, which will be added to the collections in each of the three Brooklyn Public Library locations. The Library has added thousands of books from publishers like Artscroll-Mesorah Publications and Feldheim Publishers.
Anshei Lubavitch Takes to the Streets to build Their New Home
This past Friday, while the entire neighborhood was busy readying themselves with the typical pre-Shabbos hustle and bustle, the men, woman and children of Anshei Lubavitch took to the streets.
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