Op-ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: "I spoke with many Yungeleit about why are they looking to be Shluchim alone in a small city (which has so many challenges) if they can work for another Shliach in a bigger city and seemingly affect so many more people - and I was shocked by the answer." Full Story
Winning Together: A Unique Opportunity to Share the Joy
Anticipation fills the air as Tenathon 2024 approaches on Sunday, November 17. This year, it’s not just about winning for yourself; it’s about winning with others. With “Winning Together” tickets, you’re extending hope to someone who could use a lift. Full Story
L’Chaim: Amzalak – Weinbaum
The L'Chaim of Aryeh Amzalak of Sydney/Melbourne, Australia and Chana Weinbaum of Montreal, Canada took place at The Garden House in Crown Heights. Photos
New Engagement
Yaacov Brooks – London, England to Rosie Rimler – Pomona, NY
L’Chaim: Monday night at Rubashkin’s, downstairs
Live: Vaad Hakohol Town Hall Meeting
Live at 8:00 PM ET: NYPD 71st Precinct Chief Deputy Inspector Thomas Smith will be in attendance to address concerns and provide updates at the CHJCC Vaad Hakohol's first Town Hall meeting at Lubavitch Yeshiva. Live
Should We Be Celebrating Trump’s Victory?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Should We React to President-Elect Trump’s Victory? Should We Be Celebrating? What Do We Learn From Abraham Praying for the Wicked People of Sodom? Video
Evening of Song to Benefit The Space in Crown Heights
Tomorrow night, Monday, singer Aaron Holder will perform at the Space CH at 8 PM. RSVP required. Full Story
Rabbi Faivish Vogel, 88, OBM
Rabbi Faivish Vogel, one of the founding Shluchim who built a Chabad empire in England and Executive Director of Lubavitch in the UK, passed away on Sunday, 9 Cheshvan, 5785. Full Story
Master Mentalist Brings Live Show to NYC
World-renowned master mentalist Lior Suchard, whose mind-reading feats have amazed countless audiences worldwide, will at The Town Hall in New York City on December 1st, 2024. Full Story
Why Would 3 Black Teens Trail and Attack a Yeshiva Student
This must stop: A Chabad Yeshiva student in Crown Heights was trailed by three black teenagers and assaulted when he sought help. Although the attacker was detained, police soon released him. Full Story
New Engagement
Eli Lipskar – Bal Harbor, Florida to Devorie Glick – Pomona, NY
L’Chaim: Monday night at Jewish Children’s Museum, 7:30 PM
New Engagement
Yonatan Tamarin – Moscow, Russia to Rivki Laufer (bas R’ Hillel) – Crown Heights
L’Chaim: Tonight (Sun) at Eshel, 8:30 pm
History’s Heroes: Adam – World Stamp Painting
Welcome to the new series from the Jewish Children's Museum in conjunction with COLlive: “History’s Heroes,” where we learn about our favorite Jewish Heroes and craft, paint, or experiment, along the way! Full Story
Together for Lali
Hi, I’m Lali (Leah), and I’m only three years and eight months old. My parents waited five years for me to be born—they always tell everyone that from the moment Full Story
Repeat Offender Arrested in Crown Heights Attempted Kidnapping
The perpetrator who grabbed a Chassidic child who was walking with his father in Crown Heights on Shabbos has been arrested, the NYPD said. The perpetrator is known to police, and has allegedly been arrested over 30 times, despite being under 30 years old. Full Story
New Torah Dedicated at Clube Hebraica Chabad in S. Paulo, Brazil
The Chabad House of Clube Hebraica in São Paulo, Brazil, celebrated a historic Hachnassat Sefer Torah recently, marking the dedication of a second Torah scroll donated to the Chabad House. Full Story
L’Chaim: Benjaminson – Levertov
The L'Chaim of Mendel Benjaminson of Glenview, IL and Chana Levertov of Austin, TX took place at Ulam Chana Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Sydney Community Celebrates 80th Birthday of Head Shliach
The Sydney Jewish community gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, Head Shliach to Sydney and New South Wales. The evening farbrengen drew well-wishers from across the community to honor Rabbi Feldman’s lifelong dedication to Jewish life in Australia. Full Story
Florida Young Professionals to Unite For Dating Event
Marriage-minded young Jewish professionals will gather this week for a first-of-its-kind dating event on Florida’s West Coast. Spearheaded by local Chabad Young Professional Shluchim, in collaboration with Merkos 302’s Met@Chabad, the event will use cutting-edge technology to pair young Jews with potential soulmates and feature guidance from acclaimed Shadchan and Shluchah Mrs. Chani Lebovics. Full Story
Man Grabs Jewish Child on Kingston Avenue
A perpetrator grabbed a Chassidic child who was walking with his father to a Mesiba Shabbos event at Shul on Shabbos afternoon in Crown Heights, putting him down after the father fought back. Full Story, Video
New Engagement
Ariel Stein – Flatbush, NY to Tzipora Epelbaum -Buenos Aires, Argentina
L’Chaim: Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva, 8:00 pm
Major Construction to Begin on President St This Week
Update by The Jewish Future Alliance: A major construction project on President Street and Kingston Avenue is starting this week, causing street closures and water shutoff. Full Story
Can a Rebbe Ever Make a Mistake
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: Stories about a marriage that ended in divorce, a trip that didn’t go well, and ‘forgetting’ where a chossid lived. All about Ruach Hakodesh. Video