The usual Lag Baomer celebration, attended by tens of thousands at Kever Rashbi has been cancelled this year, however smaller bonfire Meduras will be lit during the evening. Live
HatzlaThon 7 Surges Forward with Powerful Early Momentum
HatzlaThon 7 is officially underway and the response has been nothing short of remarkable. Full Story
German Chancellor Visits Jewish Community in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner visited the Chabad Jewish Campus in Berlin with a senior government delegation in solidarity with the Jewish community. Full Story, Video
Lag B’omer Will Be Utilized to Spread Chassidus
Mobile seforim sales will offer 33% off Chassidus seforim, while thousands of booklets of the Rebbe’s Torah will be distributed to mark the day known as the “Matan Torah of Pnimius HaTorah.” Full Story
Halachic Questions to Rabbi Kasimov Led to a Second Volume
Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov published a second volume of Divrei Tuvia, presenting his responses to the many inquiries he receives as rov of Empire Shtibel and as a trusted address for questions from around the world. Full Story
The True Selfless Hatzalah Volunteers You Never Hear About
For every man rushing to answer a call, there are people behind him, waiting for him to return. Full Story
What Does It Mean to Give Without Being Seen?
This Shavuos, the Batsheva Learning Center is inviting women to step into that hidden layer with a new learning booklet: “Rus: The Silent Giver.” Full Story
Today’s Shiur in Maseches Sota Daf 32
Watch: Join a daily shiur in Maseches Sota on COLlive with Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald. Video
Why We’re Backing Assemblyman Brian Cunningham
Article by Rabbi Yaacov Behrman: Crown Heights United endorsed Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, despite the fact that a Jewish man had announced his intention to run against him. Here’s why. Full Story
CHJCC Legislative Brunch Honors Community Leaders and Elected Officials
Photos: Tzvi Levenhartz/COLlive
A full crowd gathered Sunday at Anshei Lubavitch Hall in Crown Heights as the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council hosted its annual legislative brunch, honoring elected officials and local activists who work to strengthen the community. Full Story, Photos, Video
Why Are “Rashbi” Arrows Pointing Through Crown Heights?
Eye-catching placards and social media graphics are just part of a new awareness ahead of Lag B’omer, drawing attention to the Rebbe’s teachings about the significance of visiting the Ohel on Lag B’omer. Full Story, Photos
Live: Chassidus in Color Winners Event
Live at 6:00 PM ET: Chassidus in Color will announce the contest winners at an Evening of Art event at the JCM in Crown Heights. Live
How Does Lag B’Omer Apply to My Daily Life?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Does Lag B’Omer Apply to My Daily Life? How Can This Day Create Miracles Today? Full Story
SING Entertainment Announces 8th Day Summer Tour
SING Entertainment has announced a summer concert tour with 8th Day, bringing their signature uplifting tunes to festivals and concerts around the United States. Full Story
Removing Mezuzos When Moving Out
New episode of “Lemaan Yishmeu,” the weekly halacha podcast with Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’asra, and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din, brought to you by AskTheRav.com in partnership with the Lemaan Yilmedu Halacha Institute. Full Story
Picture of the Day
Philanthropist Lev Leviev was seen praying at the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens on Sunday, accompanied by his daughter Chagit and son-in-law Gavriel Sofiev and son Yehoshua Leviev. Photos
Shliach Shares Message From King Charles During Bermuda Visit
Shliach Rabbi Chaim Birnhack met King Charles III in Bermuda and shared details of their conversation on antisemitism and the royal family’s Holocaust legacy. Full Story
Fire Breaks Out in Crown Heights Home on Union Street
FDNY responded to a Sunday afternoon blaze at a Union Street home that had been listed for sale and reportedly used at times by bochurim; no injuries were reported. Full Story, Photos, Video
New Engagement
Avraham Eichenblatt – Los Angeles, CA/Miami to Sara Fine – Irvine, CA
L’Chaim: Tonight (Sun) at La Sala, 8 pm
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Instead of being safe at home in my arms, he is in intensive care, in isolation, fighting a serious tumor in his stomach and abdomen. Full Story
Nepal Trek to Summit Becomes Uplifting Pesach Journey
A group of 25 Israelis, accompanied by Rabbi Moshe Elberg and Rabbi Berel Myhill, embarked on an 11-day trek through Nepal’s Annapurna mountain range, holding a Moshiach's Seudah, farbrengens and celebrating a Siyum Harambam at the summit. Full Story, Photos, Video
Hatzalah of Crown Heights Raising Funds for Expanding Services
In what has become a yearly tradition, as part of Hatzalathon #7, Crown Heights Hatzalah is hosting another “Hatzalah-thon” starting this week. Full Story
Live: Milestone for Sichos Class with Rabbi Shais Taub
Rabbi Shais Taub will complete Likkutei Sichos Chelek Alef this Sunday at his live 1weekly shiur at the SoulWords House. Live
Illustrations Bring Hayom Yom to Life
A new initiative is bringing the timeless teachings of Hayom Yom to life in a fresh and engaging way through thoughtfully designed visual illustrations. Full Story
