A publication by Hamesorah once again gives parents the tools to review with their child over the summer so they don’t forget the skills they acquired over the year.
Here’s What You Need to Know for Sunday’s Elections
This Sunday, Crown Heights residents will go to the polls. Shul delegates, united behind the election, share the Rebbe’s message about voting and answers to frequent questions.
Pre-Shavuos Program for Kids on the Parkway
This Sunday afternoon, the Join the Jewish Children’s Museum will host a Pre-Shavuos event on the Parkway with ice cream, activities, yummy treats, and Torah crafts—all for free.
First-Ever Monsey Parade Draws Huge Crowd from All Communities
For the first time, a splendid Lag Ba’omer parade was organized in Rockland County with over 1000 Yidden including many different Chassidish and Litvish communities.
Yeshivas Kayitz Panama Opening for Its Fourth Summer
The Yeshivas Kayitz Panama summer program, opening for its fourth summer this year, is hosted by Rabbi Yakov Poliwoda and run by Abru Lapidus.
Our Communities
Hungarian Dignitary Undergoes Bar Mitzvah 50 Years Later
A string of events catapulted Hungarian dignitary Gabor Leibovitz to search for his roots and arrange to have a Bar Mitzva celebration at 63 years of age, even leining from the Torah himself.
IDF Reservist Brings Emuna and Unity to Riverdale Celebration
Hundreds of Riverdale families gathered in a park at a Lag Ba’omer fun day organized by Riverdale shliach Rabbi Levi Shemtov, with music inspiring emuna and Jewish unity.
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Prominent Breslov Mashpia, R’ Yaakov Meir Schechter, met with Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, to thank him for all his assistance for Breslover chassidim who travel to Reb Nachman‘s kever in Uman.
‘Chassidus Wiki’ Invites All to Join Online Resource
An incredible online resource is being created as an interactive platform to explain the width, depth, and breadth of Chassidus, by explaining the context of each concept in the many sources it appears in.
Meta Blocks Shliach’s Daf Yomi Facebook Page
The Facebook page containing daily Daf Yomi shiurim by shliach Rabbi Shlomo Köves and the only such shiurim in Hungarian has been suddenly blocked by Meta who stated simply that it “transgressed the community policy of Facebook.”
Children Release Hachlata Balloons for Hostages Safe Return
1,500 children and parents proudly marched through the city of Netivot in honor of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai, and then released hachlata tova balloons into the air for the safe return of the hostages.
What About the Ruchnius of Our Community?
From the Anash.org Inbox: “I read the manifests, watched the open house meeting and even spoke in person with a number of the candidates. Yet, not a word has been said about the matter most important; the ruchnius character of our community.”
Women Complete Kuntres U’maayan in Just 15 Minutes
After 6 months, 123 classes, and 28 Maamorim, the Living Chassidus women’s group has completed the entire Kuntres U’maayan from the Rebbe Rashab on how to overcome challenges in serving Hashem.
Cincinnati Parade-Goers Miraculously Saved from the Rain
When the bochurim in the Cincinatti yeshiva saw the weather forecast predicted 100% rain for the Lag Ba’omer parade, they continued preparing the event in a L’chatchila Ariber way knowing everything would work out…
War Day 235: IDF Enters Central Rafah, Standby in the North
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Thirty Five: PIJ released a video of hostage Sasha Trufanov, expansion of operations in Central Gaza, IDF reached the city center of Rafah, humanitarian zone explosion was not from IDF, US Army’s JLOTS port is no longer functional, and standby in the north.
Rabbi Wagner’s Last Requests Before He Passed Away
On the occasion of the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Akiva Wagner, his brother Rabbi Dov Wagner pays tribute to him and recalls his incredible emunah even as all seemed bleak.
Impactful New Tznius Podcast Launched Ahead of Summer
With summer just around the corner, Mikvah.org has launched a far-reaching podcast on various topics on tznius, with the first episode already out.
Project Chana Power Hour Empowers Women Around the Globe
Live at 8:30 – Project Chana one hour online class aims to empower women globally with a practical approach to learning the halachos of Kashrus, Shabbos, and Taharas Hamishpacha.
Close to 10,000 March with Jewish Pride in Buenos Aires
In a massive turnout, 8,500 proud Yidden from all walks of life gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina to join the grand Lag Ba’omer parade organized by Chabad.
Young Slate Is Committed to a Better Crown Heights
Crown Heights has been through a lot. Members of the Young Slate for Vaad Hakohol, Rabbis Meir New, Dovid Leib Halon, Berel Hildesheim, Zalman Friedman, and Shmuel Rosenstein, are united to change things for the better.
Entering the Bathroom with a Possuk?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including early Shabbos, entering the bathroom with a possuk on a shirt, baking bread in a fleishig oven, and the case against kli shlishi.
Audience Mesmerized by 3D Shiur on Rambam’s Astronomy
Anash and bochurim gathered in the Crown Heights Kolel for a unique visual presentation the Rambam’s Kiddush Hachodesh now being learned in the three perokim cycle of Rambam. Watch a replay.
Massive Proposed Homeless Housing Poses Direct Threat
Perhaps the greatest direct threat to the Jewish community of Crown Heights is the one most people don’t even know about. And these CHJCC candidates have plans to stop it.
At 99, Holocaust Survivor Tells Boys to Value Time in Cheder
In a heartwarming 99th birthday celebration with Lubavitch boys in Miami, Holocaust survivor Saul Dreier spoke about how Hitler stole his years of learning and the importance of learning Torah daily.
20,000 Children Unite at Boro Park Lag Ba’omer Parade
Boro Park experienced a sensational Kiddush Hashem as nearly 20,000 children gathered for a Kinus Lag Ba’omer on 13th Ave for a rich program in Yiddish filled with lessons and entertainment for all ages.
Hatzalah Says Thank You for Successful Campaign
Blowing past its initial fundraising goal and almost completing its bonus round, Hatzalah of Crown Heights has one thing to say: Thank you!