War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Seven: Weapons, terrorist funds in the hundred thousands, and incendiary materials such as volumes of Mein Kampf in Arabic were confiscated in the Shomron, the International Criminal Court issued an application for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity, and Biden asserts that Israel is not committing genocide.
Campaign Raises Funds for Crown Heights Hatzalah’s Ever-Expanding Services
In what has become a yearly tradition, Crown Heights Hatzalah is hosting another “Hatzalah-thon” this week, running through Lag Baomer.
How do you visualize Geula- as a Slurpee or a Wedding?
Win $500 in a creative writing contest for women and families about visualizing the Geulah to make it a reality.
Watch: Special Memories of Rabbi Leibel Raskin
In honor of the twentieth yahrtzeit of legendary shliach to Morocco, Rabbi Leibel Raskin, a special video was produced with recordings of Rabbi Raskin and others sharing memories of his shlichus and interactions with the Rebbe.
Hundreds of Mesivta Bochurim Unite through Moshiach Seder
Last week, bochurim from 40 Yeshivos united in a learning initiative, demonstrating their commitment to promoting learning about Moshiach and bringing achdus among Yeshiva bochurim worldwide.
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Lifechanging Thailand Trip Powers Yiddishkeit for Young Russians
600 students and young professionals from Russia and the FSU completed a trip to Thailand strengthening their Yiddishkeit through fun and uplifting experiences together with other young Jews.
Live: “Meet the Candidates” Forum for Vaad Hakohol
Live at 8:00 PM: With the election for the CHJCC Vaad Hakohol coming up in less than two weeks, candidates will present their vision for the Crown Heights community and take questions.
Levaya Held for Mrs. Rochel Lipskar
A large crowd gathered in front of 770 for the levaya of Mrs. Rochel Lipskar, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family and longtime nurse at Camp Gan Yisroel NY.
My Last Conversation with Rabbi Akiva Wagner
This Shabbos marks the first Yahrtzeit of my beloved Rosh Yeshiva and Mashpia, Rabbi Akiva Wagner, Rosh Yeshiva in Toronto. I would like to share with you the last personal conversation that I had with him.
70 Shluchim Show Solidarity at Torched Paris Shul
Following the arson attack by an Arab terrorist, a delegation of 70 shluchim from Paris and its suburbs visited the Rouen shul to support the Jewish community and its shliach Rabbi Shmuel Lubecki.
Second Time in a Year Two Families Join for Third Shidduch
Just three months after two Lubavitch families married into each other for the third time, another pair of families did the same, when their third set of children became engaged to each other.
Twentieth Yahrtzeit of Legendary Morrocan Shliach
This 12 Iyar is the twentieth yahrtzeit of the legendary shliach to Casablanca, Morocco, Rabbi Leibel Raskin AH. Rabbi Raskin shared memories of guidance and direction from the Rebbe.
War Day 226: Arabs Set Fire to Jewish Farms, Stab Police with Screwdriver
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Six: Palestinians set at least three fires on Jewish farms in Judea and Samaria today in the area of Chevat Rimonim, a Palestinian attempted to stab Border Police officers with a sharp screw driver but was eliminated by quick-thinking officers before he could do any harm, and family of former hostages Ela and Dafna Elyakim asked IDF to release footage of them found in Gaza from before their release to show how evil Hamas is.
Monday: Meet the Candidates Event
At a meeting of the Netzigim of Crown Heights held Wednesday night, representatives of Crown Heights Shuls planned the “Meet the Candidates” forum that will take place Monday night.
Mrs. Rochel Lipskar, 102, AH
Mrs. Rochel Baila Lipskar, the matriarch of a large Lubavitch family and longtime nurse at Camp Gan Yisroel NY, passed away on Sunday, 11 Iyar 5784.
Crown Heights Community to Hold Unity Bonfire
A grand unity bonfire for the entire Crown Heights community will be held on Motzei Shabbos, Lag B’Omer, at George Wingate High School on Kingston Avenue.
Picture of the Day
A group of over 20 shluchim from Cholon, Eretz Yisroel, who came as a group to the Rebbe, enjoy an in-depth halacha shiur from the Rebbe’s librarian, noted talmid chacham and author of many seforim, Rabbi Berl Levine.
New Mikvah Poured for New Haven Community
For the first time in decades, construction has begun on a new men’s mikvah in New Haven, Connecticut, in memory of the bochur Raphael Zohar HY”D.
Are Chili Lime Chips Really Worth the Drive?
You may have noticed flyers around town raising questions about Trader Joe’s. They said things like, “Is the long drive really necessary?” and “are chili lime chips really worth the drive?”
Iranian Jew’s Execution Delayed For A Month, Further Details Revealed
Iranian Jew Arvin Netanel Ghahremani, 20, was slated to be executed by the Islamic Republic on Monday but Baruch Hashem, his execution has been delayed for a month. Please continue to daven for Arvin Netanel ben Sonia Tziyona.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Building Makes Huge Leap Forward
Exciting developments are underway at the Hatzalah HQ in Crown Heights with the release of a new rendering for a state-of-art Hatzala building on Albany Avenue.
Smoking in a Public Area
Ask the Rov: Is there a halachic prohibition to smoke in a public area? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
11 Iyar: 2nd Yartzeit of R’ Shloime Drimmer
This Sunday – 11 Iyar – marks the second Yartzheit of R’ Shloime Drimmer, a revered figure in Crown Heights known for his generosity and community activism.
War Day 215: 50 Tunnels Found Leading to Egypt, Gantz Gives Ultimatum
War Summary, Day Two Hundred and Twenty Five: Troops have so far found 50 tunnels that cross into Egypt, and nearly 700 tunnel shafts that were used to smuggle weapons and terrorists, Gantz, has given Prime Minister Netanyahu an ultimatum- he threatened to leave the coalition and war cabinet by June 8th if Netanyahu doesn’t develop a strategy to achieve six specific goals, and the U.S. built floating pier connected to an IDF built port in Gaza has begun operations.
What Will You Do for Our Community?
In a special report, Anash.org brings you the full responses by candidates for the upcoming Vaad Hakohol election, in which they elaborate on their credentials, the issues they hope to address, and their plans for addressing them.