Signs Are Going Up, Sweet Expressions Opening Second Location on Troy Ave
The much-loved Sweet Expressions store on Kingston Ave purchased a building on Troy Ave last year, and the owners are now opening a second Crown Heights location.
Whirlwind Chai Elul for Cheder Chabad of Baltimore
Chai Elul at the Cheder Chabad of Baltimore saw a whirlwind of activities and inspiration. The boys division and many fathers gathered in for a multi sectional event and farbrengen.
BESHT: How a Chossid Prepares for Rosh Hashana
This Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Dovid Leib Grossbaum was sent on bochurim shlichus to Miami Beach Yeshiva Gedola in years 1974-1976. He later went on Shlichus as a kollel yungerman to be part of new Kollel in Melbourne Australia in 1979. He was also a Meishiv in Smicha program in Melbourne Smicha in years 1997-2007 and most recently a Meishiv Yoreh Deah in 770 for 5 years 2012-2017.
From Neighborhood To Community, Anshei Lubavitch of Crown Heights Takes Over Kingston Ave
The Friday bustle on Kingston Ave got an exciting upgrade this afternoon as the members of Anshei Lubavitch Shul in Crown Heights set up shop at three locations on the avenue. Free Balloons, treats and waters were being handed out as the shul gears up for an exciting campaign with the goal of expanding, and the purchase of two adjacent properties.
Weekly Story: Paying Forward To Yourself
A mivtzoim route in 1978 led to a Bracha from the Rebbe, a miracle, and a return to Judaism. But that was not the end, its from there that the blessing was returned.
Weekly Dvar Torah: When Father Reads, One Hears No Curses; Rabbi Yosef Rosenfeld, A Giant in The Rebbe’s Army
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the idea of curses, and how in the Torah even curses do not have to be negative things. It may just be a matter of perspective.
New Engagement!
Levi Naki (Hetzaliya, Israel) to Batya Azulai (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Sunday, September 18th, 8:00pm at F.R.E.E.
NYPD Response Times In Crown Heights Are Bad, Really Bad
A series of incidents that recently took place in Crown Heights highlight a grave and growing safety concern in the city. It is taking the NYPD way to long to get to emergencies.
Weekly Letter: The Unique Mission for Which Man Was Created
As we prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the day of man’s creation, we share a letter in which the Rebbe explains the uniqueness of man and the unique mission for which he was created, of the ability of a single individual to impact the world and the message of Rosh Hashanah for each of us.
New CARE Initiative Shares the Warmth of Community This Rosh Hashanah
Chabad on Call’s new CARE initiative aims to share joy and support with caregivers and other members of our communities.
The Jew Project: Colonel Jacob Goldstein, Retired US Army
Colonel Jacob Goldstein, a retired US Army Chaplain who served the uniformed services for 38 years, sat down with Yisroel Teitelbaum of The Jew Project.
Information to be Menachem Avel The Rosenfeld Family
The Rosenfeld Family will be sitting Shiva following the passing of Rabbi Yosef “Yossel” Rosenfeld OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Video of the Day
Watch as member of the Badatz of Crown Heights, Rabbi Yosef Braun, gives a fiery speech in 770 about the regulations adopted by the Board of Regents affecting our yeshivos.
Siberia: Old Windows Turn into an Exhibit of Modern Jewish Art
A new initiative of painting the windows of old wooden houses aimed for preservation across the Siberian city of Tomsk, has led to a unique modern Jewish art exhibition uniting the local Jewish community in creating the exhibits.
Mortgage Rates Breach 6% for The First Time Since 2008
Mortgage rates surged past 6% this week, the highest level since November 2008, worsening already rampant affordability concerns.
Program Changes The Face of Chassidishe Chinuch for Young Shluchim Worldwide
With many shluchim not having a Lubavitcher school in their vicinity, many Yaldei Hashluchim miss out on the authentic Cheder experience. Others live in remote areas, and may miss out on the friendly camaraderie amongst classmates that children growing up in a frum community take for granted. MyShliach’s Yeshivas Erev was created to provide a solution for both.
Levaya for Rabbi Yosef Rosenfeld Passes by 770
Hundreds of Crown Heights residents packed the area in front of 770 Thursday afternoon to bid farewell to Rabbi Yosef Rosenfeld, the Menahel and Executive Director of the Oholei Torah School.
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