Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he exits the hall after a farbrengen, circa 1956.
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A Kosher & Frailichen Pesach!
CrownHeights.info would like to wish all our readers a Happy, Kosher and Frailichen Pesach! In observance of the Yom Tov, there will be no updates starting from sundown tonight through nightfall on Sunday.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe as he receives an aliya on Chol Hamoed.
Over Five Hundred Doctors Serving Jewish Communities Say Publicly to Vaccinate
In what can only be described as unprecedented, over five hundred doctors representing numerous Jewish communities across North America have signed a letter confirming the need for all children and healthy adults to get immunized, according to the CDC schedule.
Here’s My Story: The Gift that Kept on Giving
Since 1970, Rabbi Moishe Yosef Engel has served as a Chabad emissary in Long Beach, California. He was interviewed in September of 2011.
Whatsapp, Facebook, and Instagram Having Technical Problems
The popular messaging apps Whatsapp and Instagram, as well as the social media platform Facebook have been having having technical problems since a little before 1:00pm Wednesday afternoon. Voice notes and media can apparently not be uploaded.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti at the Supreme Level
The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force says they are currently investigating anti-Semitic vandalism at the Nassau Ave Subway Station on the G line. An ad with a photo of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was defaced with a swastika and the words “Die Jew (expletive removed)”.
BDE: Rabbi Zalman Baras, 38, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Zalman Baras, a Mashpia at Yeshiva Lubavitch in Cincinnati. He passed away on Thursday, 30 Adar I, 5779 following an extended illness. He was 38 years old. Updated with Levaya information.
Three Different NYPD Commanders Commend Shomrim In Three Days
Three different NYPD Precinct Commanders have commended Shomrim in the past three days. Shomrim around NYC respond to dozens of calls each day, and are responsible for countless arrests. In the month of February, Shomrim collaborating with the NYPD made a total of 31 arrests. These arrests were made in Williamsburg, Boro Park, Rockaway Nassau, Flatbush, and Crown Heights.
NYPD Tows Hatzolah Vehicle While Treating Cardiac Patient
In a shocking video, a NYPD tow truck can be seen towing a Hatzolah members car while he was on an emergency call in Manhattan. The car was towed despite a Hatzolah and DOT placard displayed in the window. UPDATED
A Thank You from the Oster Family
From the entire Oster and Gancz families: Thank you for taking these first giant steps with Arele. As he faces the long road ahead, thank you for allowing him to eventually walk forward on his own, with Hashem’s help. We look forward to sharing that incredible update with you!
Op Ed: Shidduchim is Hard Enough Already, Let’s Make it a Little Easier
Shiduchim are always difficult, and sometimes, we just make the difficult even harder. A reader realized a trend among their friends, and found two things you can do to make the shidduch process just a little easier.
BDE: Harav Hachosid Harav Hatomim Avraham Tzvi Landa, 100, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Harav Hachosid Harav Hatomim Avraham Tzvi (ben Harav Yehudah) Landa OBM, the eldest living Chossid who survived the Second World War by escaping to Shanghai. He passed away on Friday 10 Adar 1, 5779, at 100 years old. Updated with Levaya information.
BDE: Yitzchak Yaakov “Jerry” Simon, 84, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Yitchak Yaakov Simon OBM, a longtime resident, and original caterer of Crown Heights. Updated with Shiva times.
Suspected Murderer of Ori Ansbacher Arrested
An Arab from Hevron was arrested for last week’s brutal murder of 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher. The suspect was caught in a mosque in Al-Bireh, an Arab village adjoining Ramallah. Authorities pinpointed his location following forensic evidence collected at the scene by police and the Shin Bet security service.
BDE: Rabbi Yehoshua Wilansky, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Hatomim Rabbi Yehoshua Wilansky OBM, a long time resident of Crown heights. Updated with Levaya information.
Bais Rivkah Alumni International
In preparation for Yud Shevat, the Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Rivka, a group of dedicated BRHS students embarked on a mission to find out who are the Alumni of Bais Rivkah? To find out, they are launching the BAIS RIVKA FAMILY PROJECT.
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