Rabbi Michoel Namdar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother from Milan and later Crown Heights passed away on Wednesday, 17 Shvat, 5783. Full Story
Stories of Hope Shared at Bonei Olam Chabad Event
Crown Heights and the Chabad community came out for those suffering with fertility challenges in a big way at Bonei Olam Chabad's event; three courageous women shared their emotional journeys and challenges with fertility. Full Story, Photos
Toronto Cheder Travels to The Ohel for Yud Shvat
After a month of serious preparation — including davening with a minyan daily, Chitas, learning a portion of Basi Legani Baal Peh, and passing a point system — 47 boys from Shmuel Zahavy Cheder Chabad (Toronto) in Grades 6-8 embarked on a journey to the Rebbe, with great excitement. Full Story
How a Cancer Patient Received a Rare Cure From Japan
R' Meir Quinn, CEO of the Refuah V'Simcha medical support organization, shared a marvelous story about how a rare medicine was acquired from Japan for an Israeli boy who is battling cancer. Full Story
Henya Federman, 40, OBM
Henya Federman, the beloved and devoted Shlucha in the Virgin Islands, passed away on Wednesday, 17 Shvat, 5783. Levaya Thursday at 2:30 PM. Full Story
From Reb Levi Yitzchok: The Entire Nation Went Out to Greet Yisro
Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Yisro: The entire Jewish nation went out to greet Yisro. Full Story, Video
Chabad Girls and Sparks Schools Join for Yud Shevat
Chabad Girls Academy and Sparks High School teamed up for their second inter-school event marking Yud Shevat. Full Story
Wedding: Vogel – Junik
Photos: Aharon Gellis/COLlive
The wedding of Ari Vogel of London, England and Leah Junik of Montreal, Canada took place at Razag Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
New Engagement
Moshe Simon (ben R’ Mendy) – Crown Heights to Henya Roth – Miami, FL
L’Chaim: tonight (Weds.) At FREE
Rebbe’s Home to Open for Chof Beis Shvat
The Rebbe and Rebbetzin's private home at 1304 President Street will open for davening in honor of Chof Beis Shevat, the yartzeit of the Rebbetzin. Full Story
Jews Unite to Assist the People of Turkey After Deadly Earthquake
As the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Turkey continues to shock the world and as the death toll continues to rise, The Global Jewish Assistance & Relief Network, together with Jewish communities, are raising funds to help our fellow human beings. Full Story
Yiddish Shiur Addresses Halachic Questions on Shabbos
Watch: Dayan Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Raskin of London, England addresses numerous halachic shaalos which arise on Shabbos at a Shiur at Kollel Anash of Crown Heights. Full Story, Video
New Engagement
Shneur Zalman Korf (ben R’ Benji) – Miami, FL to Bati Shemtov (bas R’ Levi) – Washington, DC
L’Chaim: Tonight (Weds.) at Ulam Chana, 556 Crown St, 8 PM
New Engagement
Velvil Kahanov – Jacksonville, FL to Estie Brackman – Chicago, IL
L’Chaim: Tonight (Weds.) at Jewish Children’s Museum, 8:30 pm
‘Shopaganza’ Event Opens in Crown Heights
The Shopaganza event featuring designer clothing of the best quality has opened to the Crown Heights community and visiting Shluchos for prices that are unheard of – with discounts totaling up to 85% off! Full Story, Photos
Rambam In Depth: Non-Verbalized Stipulations in Jewish Civil Law
A class by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah: Non-Verbalized Stipulations in Jewish Civil Law. Full Story, Video
Three Bows Offers Special Pricing to Salute the Shluchos
Shluchos in town for the Kinus are invited to stock up on their Tznius clothing needs at Three Bows in Crown Heights, creators of the well known Camp Skirt and other affordable basics. Full Story
Bridal Bouquet Gemach in Memory of Young Woman
A new Gemach to provide rose bridal bouquets for needy brides has been started by the family of Rosie Birnbaum, a beloved young woman who passed away at the age of 20. Full Story
L’Chaim: Gurary – Tenenbaum
Photos: Sadya Liberow/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Mendel Gurary of Montreal, Canada and Zissel Tenenbaum of Morristown, NJ took place at Rubashkin’s in Crown Heights. Photos
Bus to Ohel Expanded Hours for Chof Beis Shvat
The subsidized bus to the Rebbe's Ohel from Crown Heights will have extended hours for Chof Beis Shevat. Full Story
Menahel Responds to the Chidon Controversy
A Menahel of a Chabad School responds to the open letter by a parent about the high cost of registering children in the Chidon learning competition and subsequent comments: "The writer makes some very valid and strong points. Let's try, however, to focus on our circle of influence and help make things better." Full Story