In this week’s Choshen Mishpat Renaissance podcast, Rabbi Berel Polityko discusses the halachos of delaying payment for employees. Listen here.
Meeting Held to Protest Proposed Two-Way Bike Lanes on Kingston
Two meetings were recently held with the Brooklyn CB 09 Transportation Committee to discuss issues with the proposed set of two-way bike lanes and the plan to remove over fifty parking spots in Crown Heights.
New Course Empowers Shluchim to Organize Their Shlichus
The New Shliach Desk at Merkos 302 has unveiled a revamped and enhanced Excel course for shluchim, to meet the evolving needs of Chabad operations, by long-time Excel teacher Yakir Havin.
Hours Before Historic Mission, Teens Affix Mezuzos on Airforce Base
CTeen’s Mission to Israel arrived at a pivotal time to affix mezuzahs at the Ramon Airbase, bringing Torah’s protection just hours before the bold military operation against the Houthis in Yemen.
War Day 304: Rebbe Video on National Television, Israelis Carry on Calmly
War Summary, Day 304: UN investigation finds that 9 UNRWA employees took part in the October 7th massacre, Israelis are largely carrying on as usual in the meantime, and U.S. is giving strong support to Israel.
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You Can Make a Real Difference in Crown Heights
The Brooklyn Community Board District 9 is accepting applications to become a “Resident Member” on any of its Committees. By joining, you will be able to vote on crucial matters affecting our community.
Group Photo: Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp
Boys at Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp posed for a group photo. Over 220 boys are attending Kiddie Camp throughout the summer.
Live: Nine Days Siyum Broadcast
Live at 7:00 PM: Following the Rebbe’s instruction to hold siyumim daily, a live siyum will be broadcast of Rabbi Mendel Greisman, shliach to Northwest Arkansas, on masechta Bechoros.
The Rebbe’s Calm Amidst Threats of War
In 1990, Eretz Yisroel was gripped with deep fear as Saddam Hussein of Iraq launched a Scud missile attack. Amidst the crisis, the Rebbe’s voice comforted and encouraged the Jewish nation, assuring them of a miraculous outcome.
770 Yeshiva Hanhala Ask: Please Help Our Colleague
The hanhala of 770 Yeshiva issued a letter to Chabad chassidim around the globe, urging them to daven for Mendel Bluming, son of 770 Mashgiach Rabbi Gedaliah Bluming, and to donate to the campaign for his medical expenses.
In Its 50th Year, the Daily Siyum Is Streaming Strong
Prior to Rosh Chodesh Av 5735 (1975) the Rebbe spoke about holding a siyum every day of the 9 Days. Taking the Rebbe’s call to heart, the indefatigable Rabbi JJ Hecht began arranging that a daily siyum should be broadcast on-air.
Daily Siyum to be Held in 770 for the Nine Days
A siyum will be taking place in 770 every day over the coming two weeks to fulfill the Rebbe’s directive to hold siyumim during the Nine Days and continue until 15 Av. The first siyum will be held Tuesday night.
Vaad Hatmimim Sums Up Six Weeks of Hiskashrus
After concluding a successful year, Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolami sums up the six weeks leading up to Gimmel Tammuz, during which thousands of bochurim in Yeshivos around the world joined special programs strengthening their Hiskashrus.
Group Photo: Yeshivas Kayitz Yerushalayim in Cozumel, Mexico
For the second summer, Yeshivas Kayitz Yerushalayim spent the summer in Cozumel, Mexico, where 40 bochurim and 8 staff members spent 36 days learning in a relaxing setting.
When the Rebbe Mocked the Olympic Games
As the world hypes over the Olympics sports in Paris, France, it’s interesting to bring what the Rebbe said about the games, their idolatrous roots, and their irrelevance.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
Echoes of Chassidus in the Maharal’s Shul
400 years after the passing of the Maharal, the Alt-Neu Shul reverberates with the sounds of a maamer Chassidus being learned on a leil shishi by 50 bochurim of Yeshivas Kayitz Prague.
Chabad Wins Championship in Boston Jewish Baseball League
The Men’s Synagogue Softball League (MSSL), featuring 46 Jewish teams from across the Greater Boston area, provides the perfect opportunity for shliach Rabbi Moshe Bleich to reach many not frum Jews. This season, his Chabad House team came out on top.
Show Up and Make Dreams Come True
This summer, partner with Bonei Olam Chabad to help turn dreams into reality. Save the date for Bonei Olam Chabad’s Men’s Event at the Arches, an extraordinary evening of music, unity and support.
War Day 303: Smuggle Highway to Egypt Found, Two Stabbed in Cholon
War Summary, Day 303: Troops find massive smuggling tunnel in Rafah with drivable highway to Egypt, two killed in terror attack stabbing in Cholon, and Israel says it’s prepared to respond harshly to enemy attacks.
The Rebbe’s Words of Reassurance 50 Years Ago Today
At a surprise farbrengen on Erev Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av 5734 (1974) – exactly 50 years ago to the day – the Rebbe spoke words that are incredibly relevant to our situation today, asking that it be publicized to all Jews everywhere.
Camp Cultivates Jewish Pride at Overnight Adventure
Weeks two and three of Camp L’man Achai were filled with fun, excitement, learning, and a sense of Jewish pride. At a forest overnight, campers and staff shared stories, discussed what it means to be Jewish, and spent hours singing and farbrenging.
Picture of the Day
Basketball player Gilad Levi from the ‘Hapoel Be’er Sheva’ team, standing tall at over 7 feet, was seen putting on tefillin at the Chabad stand in Be’er Sheva’s central bus station.
Watch: Daily Video About the Beis Hamikdash
Watch today’s daily video about the Beis Hamikdash by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger and take a quiz to enter a raffle on two gift cards at Judaica World of Crown Heights.
Young Brothers Record Yiddish Song for Sibling’s Recovery
The Bluming brothers, in their pure, youthful voices, recorded a classic Yiddish song about Moshiach. Their heartfelt performance is dedicated to their brother Mendel Bluming, who is still fighting for his life.