After new shul members sold the historic Anshei Lubawitz shul building to a developer, they allowed them to bulldoze right through it before beis din and civil courts gave their verdicts. Now, everything is in jeopardy.
Shechuna App, Anash.org Unite for Crown Heights Megillah Readings
Shechuna App, a newly-launched digital guide to Crown Heights, and community website Anash.org have joined forces to ensure that every resident has easy access and knowledge of Megillah readings throughout the neighborhood.
Shul Representatives Decide on Elections Date Before Shavuos
Preparations continue to advance toward the first election for directors of the Vaad Hakahal and Jewish Community Council in 14 years. Shul representatives have decided that the elections will be held on Sunday, June 2nd – 25 Iyar, 5784.
New Shluchim to Summit, New Jersey
Rabbi Mendy and Chana Marasow have been appointed by Rabbi Moshe Herson as the first shluchim to Summit, New Jersey, bringing the total of New Jersey Chabad Houses to 70.
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Levaya Held for R’ Reuven Woonteiler
The levaya for R’ Reuven Woonteiler AH, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed by 770 on Tuesday afternoon on the way to the cemetery.
Project Gaaguim Produces Heartfelt Tune of Yearning
‘Project Gaaguim’ by Rabbi Menachem Amar released a new track in his collection of original and authentic niggunim. Known by some as “Shin Alef,” it is a heartfelt tune of yearning.
R’ Reuven Woonteiler, 66, AH
R’ Reuven Woonteiler, a longtime resident of Crown Heights, passed away on Monday night, 9 Adar II, 5784, after a long illness.
Hallandale Streets Rejoiced with New Torah in Memory of Surfside Couple
The Ainsworth family and the South Florida community gathered in Hallandale Beach, Florida, to welcome a new Torah in memory of Tzvi and Itty Ainsworth AH, who perished in the Surfside Champlain Towers two and a half years ago.
Preparations Begin for New Vaad Hakohol Elections
After 14 years, preparations are underway for elections for a new Vaad Hakohol. The rabbonim of the Crown Heights Beis Din have issued a letter supporting the elections and outline its process.
“Nisht Andersh!”: Chassidus Chabad Relocates to America
On Tes Adar II, 5700 (1940), the Frierdiker Rebbe disembarked at the New York harbor after a miraculous rescue from Nazi-occupied Poland. On this day, the center of Chabad Chassidus was transferred onto American soil.
War Day 164: Huge Raid on Shifa Hospital, Airstrikes on Rafah
War Summary, Day One Hundred and Sixty Four: The IDF began the operation in Shifa Hospital on Sunday night after significant intelligence pointed to Hamas again using the hospital as a terror center, late Monday night heavy airstrikes were reported in Rafah, and senior Hamas terrorist named Faiq Mabhouh, who served as the head of operations in Hamas’s internal security, was eliminated.
Unique ‘Kumzing’ Performance Makes First Appearance in America
For the first time, the ‘Kumzing’ performance, a combination of a kumzitz and concert popular in Eretz Yisroel, has made its way to America. Hosted at the luxurious Ritz Theatre, 3,000 gathered for an evening of unity and song.
Camp L’man Achai Holds Impactful West Coast Shabbaton
At a gorgeous 5-acre property in the beautiful California mountains, campers and staff of Camp L’man Achai gathered for an uplifting Shabbaton with song, conversations and exciting activities.
Gelderland, Netherlands Getting its First Mikvah Since WWII
Shluchim in Gelderland, Netherlands have undertaken the construction of the first Mikveh in the Gelderland region since the Second World War. This initiative holds profound significance for the community, and they need your support to help them reach the finish line.
“Thank you Rabbi, My Life Has Never Been The Same!”
For the past few years, every Yom Tov, many Crown Heights families join together to tackle the streets of Sheepshead Bay. The following are two heartwarming stories that show the powerful effect of mivtzoim.
Picture of the Day
Reb Yisroel Shemtov of Crown Heights, who is visiting Eretz Yisroel for his granddaughter’s chassuna, was seen farbrenging and speaking with students at the Mayanot yeshiva in Yerushalayim.
Mommy & Me Hamantaschen Decoration at OYYL
This Wednesday, OYYL is inviting the community to a free Mommy & Me Hamantaschen decorating event.
Manchester Youth Join Transformative Shabbaton in Llandudno, Wales
Attendees of the ‘Lubavitch Boys Minyan’ of Manchester led by Rabbi Levi Wineberg joined for a Shabbaton like never before at the Chabad Retreat Centre in Llandudno, Wales.
New Kehos Distribution Center to Disseminate Chassidus Globally
A new 100,000 square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Scranton, PA, will house the seforim of Kehos and Lahak allowing them to serve the growing number of Yidden learning Chassidus. Take part in funding this huge step in hafotzas hamayonos.
Day-To-Day Guide For Purim 5784
Download here: Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din released Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Purim 5784, including laws of intoxication, Megilla mess-ups, and more.
Emotional Bris for Boy Named After Late Shliach
Anash of Aubervilliers, France, celebrated an emotional bris when the boy was named after the longtime shliach Rabbi Eliezer Nisselevitch who passed away prematurely last year.