Baby Girl!
Shmuel and Shterna (nee Teichman) Teichman from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
The Location of the Roman Attack That Destroyed the Second Beis Hamikdash
Today, on the Fast of 9th Av, the Israel Antiquities Authority presented the results of an excavation study that sheds light on the mighty Roman army, and the location spots of their attack on Jerusalem in the battle that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.
LIVE at 2:00PM: Children’s Online Tisha b’Av Camp
Live from 2:00pm – 6:00pm: Join the online camp for kids; there’ll be stories, videos, quizzes, games and more. Learn about the Churban (the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash) and how we can bring Moshiach!
Israel, Islamic Jihad Agree to Egyptian-Brokered Ceasefire
Terrorists in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip have agreed to enter into a ceasefire with Israel, Reuters reported Sunday afternoon.
The Rebbe’s Advice on Dealing With Loss
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon of Cincinnati, OH, answers a weekly question pertaining to relevant issues in the Chabad community.
Twins!
Two boys were born to Mendy and Chanale (nee Golomb) Pruss from Crown Heights!
Short Film: The Scharf Family
A short film featuring a story of loss and empowerment. After their father’s passing in 5750 (1989), the Rebbe ‘adopted’ the four siblings of the Scharf family, showering the young orphans with attention and affection.
Tisha B’Av Entertainment For Children
As parents across the world face a long day of parenting while fasting, CrownHeights.info presents a list of digital entertainment available online to keep your children entertained.
Vehicle Overturns After Striking Pedestrian Island On Empire Blvd
A minivan that overturned on Empire Blvd in Crown Heights thankfully protected it’s occupants Motzei Shabbos, sending two people to the hospital without life threatening injuries.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida participated in a Minyan taking place at the Shar Hakutona at the Entrance to the Har Habayit. This photo is of the doorway found a the end of the entryway tunnel.
Gallery: Kinus and Eicha in Rayim Ahuvim
As Shabbos ended and Tisha B’Av began in Crown Heights, residents at Congregation Rayim Ahuvim sat and lamented the nations loss with Eicha and Kinus.
Attempted Mugging In Crown Heights Over Shabbos
An attempted mugging marred an otherwise uneventful Shabbos in Crown Heights leaving a resident shaken but otherwise unhurt.
Over 350 Rockets Fired At Israel, Islamic Jihad Command Eliminated
The tensions that rocked the Gaza envelope Friday continued unabated over Shabbos, with over 350 rockets having been fired at Israel. Here is an update of highlights from the last 24 hours.
JEM: Reb Levik’s Niggun
Watch this presentation from JEM on Reb Levik’s Niggun by the Rebbe.
10:00pm: Tune in to a Special Tisha B’Av Program with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Due to Tisha B’Av, a special program with Rabbi Simon Jacobson will be aired in place of tonight’s regular Tanya Applied: Overcoming Loneliness
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – What Did Reb Yoel Mean by Saying, Leave Silliness for Tishe B’Av and Seriousness for Purim
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.
Picture of the Day
A new “tower” has now joined the Crown Heights landscape with the installation of a 5G tower for LINKNYC on the corner of Crown Street and Utica Ave. The tower provides free high speed WiFi for local New Yorkers.
