Representatives of Crown Heights Shuls met with communal leaders to begin preparations for the election of new members of Vaad Hakohol for the first time in 14 years, and following that, the election of a third rov.
Crown Heights Matzah Bakery Already Gearing up for Pesach
The famed Matzah Bakery of Crown Heights is already preparing for Pesach, drawing mayim shelanu from the well near 770 and baking matzos. The CHK hechsher, which was frozen for a short while, was reinstated.
Wedding: Sorkin – Baumgarten
The wedding of Mendel Sorkin and Shaina Baumgarten, both of Crown Heights, was held Tuesday night at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
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CYP Mission Brings Joy to Families of Soldiers
In a small town in Israel, where the stress and uncertainty of wartime have left their mark on every household, a group of forty young professionals from CYP embarked on a mission to spread joy and support to families in need.
Will There be a Third Rov in Crown Heights Soon?
Anash.org has exclusively learned that plans are being finalized for elections for Vaad Hakohol followed by an election for the third rov of Crown Heights.
Miami Mesivta Gets a New Home
Renovations are underway for LEC Mesivta’s new, impressive 3-acre, $7 million campus in Miami Gardens, Florida. The $3 million construction project is expected to be completed in time for the upcoming school year.
770 Yeshiva to Replace Lost Semicha Certificates
The Central Yeshiva at 770 has filled a need of many of its thousands of alumni by creating an online form for the effortless replacement and worldwide shipping of lost or never received Semicha/Dayanus certificates.
NCFJE to Host 3rd Annual Yud Shevat Farbrengen
For the third consecutive year, NCFJE is hosting a central Farbregnen for Anash worldwide in honor of 10-11 Shvat. It will be broadcast live via Chabad.org on Thursday evening, 8 Shvat-Jan. 18 at 8pm.
War Day 96: 6 Killed In Accidental Tunnel Blast, Sec. Blinken Visits
War Summary, Day Ninety Six: Six combat engineers from the elite Yahalom unit were killed in one accidental tunnel blast in Bureij, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in Israel for a diplomatic visit, and the IDF assassinate Ali Hussein Burji, a senior Hezbollah commander.
Young Professionals Weekend to Focus on Relationships for Marriage
The upcoming CYP Encounter Shabbaton will guide young Jewish singles ready to settle down and create Jewish families.
L’Chaim: Borenstein – Kimelman
The L’Chaim of Moshe (Ben R’ Levi Yitzchok Hakohen) Borenstein of Crown Heights and Perel Kimelman of Chicago, IL was held on Monday night in Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
770 Bochurim Continue Learning As Any Other Day
Despite 770 being closed, American bochurim of the 770 Yeshiva held regular sedorim, davening and learning, in Unzer Shul near 770 and other local shuls, as if nothing had taken place.
Posting a Bad Review of a Jewish Company?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including putting shnitzel on a hot plate, posting a bad review of a Jewish company, and what possuk to say for one’s name at the end of shmoneh esrei.
Annual Hiloula of the Baba Sali to be held in Crown Heights
The 40th Hiloula of the saintly Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisroel Abuhatzeira, will take place this coming Motzoei Shabbat, on the eve of 4 Shevat, the day of his Yahrzeit.
Tonight: ‘Mothering Majesty’ Will Celebrate Rebbetzin Chana
On Tuesday, Chof Ches Teves, Junior N’Shei Chabad will be hosting Mothering Majesty, an event celebrating the life and legacy of Rebbetzin Chana in honor of her birthday.
Students Waste No Time in Going to See Rebbetzin’s Candlesticks
After Anash.org publicized that the Rebbetzin’s Shabbos candlesticks were newly displayed at the Rebbe’s library, a group of students and their teacher from Oholei Torah wasted no time in going to see them in person.
Live: Siyum of Sefer Nezikin from Chicago Mesivta
Live at 10:20 PM Eastern Time: A grand siyum on the Rambam’s Sefer Nezikin will be broadcast from the Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, with keynote address by mashpia Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Scharf.
Yagdil Torah President to Begin Holding Minyonim
As 770 remains closed, there will be minyanim at the Heichal Halimud on the corner of President Street and Albany Avenue for shacharis, mincha and ma’ariv starting Tuesday night.
Wedding: Banda – Andrusier
The wedding of Yehuda Banda of Boro Park and Mushka Andrusier of Crown Heights took place Monday night at Oholei Torah.
Rabbonim Call to Designate Wednesday as Yom Tefilla
The Beis Din Rabbonei Chabad of Eretz Yisroel is calling for Wednesday, Erev Rosh Chodesh Shevat, to be designated as a day of tefilla after one of the deadliest days of the Gaza War.
Milestone Birthday Celebrated for Crown Heights Resident
A grand farbrengen, attended by family members, friends, and Crown Heights residents celebrated the 50th birthday of Mendy Labkowski.
Safeguarding the Soldiers with 18,000 Mitzvahs
Doing her part to protect the soldiers on the front lines, Mrs. Debbie Kahen set up a OneMitzvah campaign, inspiring hundreds to contribute towards the goal of 18,000 mitzvahs.
L’Chaim: Wagner – Spalter
The L’Chaim of Yisrolik Wagner of Toronto, Canada and Sarale Spalter of Mequon, WI was held Monday night at Ulam Chana.
28 Teves: Birthday of Rebbetzin Chana
Tuesday, Chof Ches Teves, is the birthday of the Rebbe’s mother Rebbetzin Chana. Read or watch a short biography of her extraordinary life.