A brilliant maskil in Chassidus and a remarkable oived, Reb Pesach Malastovker earned the jealousy of others who cast a spell of machshavos zaros upon him. The Alter Rebbe gave him an apple and removed the spell.
Erev Shabbos Vayera Around Crown Heights
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayera. Plus: Shalom Zachar list.
Motzei Shabbos: ‘Fall Back’ One Hour
At 2 a.m. local time Motzei Shabbos, daylight saving time is ending, and it’s “falling back” to standard time across most of the United States.
Shneur Kotlarsky, 30, AH
Shneur Kotlarsky, the son of Rabbi Mendel and Rivky Kotlarsky of Crown Heights, passed away on Friday. Levaya will be graveside today at 3:00 PM.
What a Single Tefillin Can Accomplish
Watch: When Steve was 20-years-old, a young Lubavitcher offered him to put on Tefillin. That one mitzva lit a spark that changed his life forever.
Learn and Finish Bava Kama This Winter
Join one of the eight daily Gemara shiurim in Crown Heights (and online) who are starting to learn Maseches Bava Kama, giving you a unique opportunity to learn Maseches Bava Kama in 118 days!
5 Soldiers Killed on Friday in Gaza War
The IDF published the names of five soldiers who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, bringing the total of IDF soldiers killed in combat to 24.
How Israel Should Respond to a US Secretary of State
Watch: The Rebbe tells Israeli cabinet officials the only way Israel must respond to heavy pressure from President George Bush and Secretary of State James Baker.
The Rebbe’s Voice is Affecting Facts on the Ground
According to JEM director Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin, the Rebbe‘s voice on Israel’s security is now being discussed widely by “vast segments of Klal Yisrael.”
Vital Town Hall Will Affect Our Community
This Sunday there will be a very important Town Hall Meeting with Assemblyman Brian Cunningham on the important issue that will be affecting our entire community.
L’Chaim: Polter – Bronstein
Photo: Shalom Ross/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Shneor Polter of Qak Park, MI and Sheva Bronstein of Crown Heights took place Thursday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
The Eruv Controversy
When the question of building an eruv came up in Detroit, local shliach R. Yankel Krantz a”h consulted with the Rebbe. The Rebbe told him to oppose its construction since it would cause negligence in Shabbos observance and rejected the argument that it would save those who carry.
Reb Meilech: A Master of All Trades
19 Cheshvan marks the seventh yahrzeit of venerated mashpia Reb Meilech Zwiebel, of Tomchei Temimim in Morristown, a maskil, gaon, oived, and extraordinary teacher.
The Rebbe’s Sichos That Seem to Have Been Said Today
The Rebbe’s words during the “Peace in the Galilee” IDF campaign prove truer than ever in the current security situation in Eretz Yisroel. Read a full overview of the Rebbe’s response, courtesy of A Chassidisher Derher.
Tzeirei Hashluchos Florida Winter Camp Opens Registration
The Shluchim Office announces dates and opens registration for the Machane Rivka Tzeirei Hashluchos Winter Camp, a 10 day incredible experience in Lake Worth, Florida.
Over 20,000 Students Attend ‘Jewish Students Unite’ Virtual Event
Chabad on Campus International hosted a virtual event for Jewish college students, encouraging them to stand strong in the face of antisemitism, be proud of their Judaism, and do their part by increasing in mitzvos.
L’Chaim: Prager – Friedman
Photos: Nehorai Edri/Anash.org
The L’Chaim of Abba Prager of Crown Heights and Hadara Friedman of Winnipeg, Canada, took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Crown Heights Now Has a ‘Tomchei Tmimim Way’
Photos: Nehorai Edri/Anash.org
The opening and ribbon cutting of Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown Street’s expansion on Thursday included the renaming of the street as Tomchei Tmimim Way.
Levaya Held for R’ Moshe Gottlieb
The levaya for R’ Moshe Gottlieb, a beloved father and grandfather from Hillside, NJ who previously lived in Crown Heights, passed by 770 on Thursday.
600 Bochurim Supplied with Coats for Winter
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
With temperatures dropping and the cold weather approaching, Kupas Bachurim has once again distributed steeply discounted winter coats and other necessities to 600 Bochurim learning in Kevutza.
150-Year-Old Essay Predicts the Potential of This Year
Read and Download: In an astounding essay written 150 years ago, Harav Yaakov Ettlinger, a leading rabbinic figure and author of the “Aruch L’ner,” predicted this year’s happenings and what it has to do with meticulous Shabbos observance.
Live: Chof Cheshvan Rally for Eretz Yisroel
Join live at 2:00 PM: Today’s rally for Eretz Yisroel is designed to show the children that they are the most powerful soldiers. They have the power to stop the enemy’s plot before it comes to action, and can even turn the enemy into our friends.