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
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
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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
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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
HatzalaThon 7 Is Live
What started as a simple idea during COVID has grown into something powerful. Today, HatzalaThon 7 launches its seventh campaign, stronger, bigger, and more impactful than ever before. Full Story
The Rebbe’s Own Introduction, Approved by Him
Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: The introduction about the Rebbe that Rabbi JJ Hecht was to read at the 5733 (1973) Lag BaOmer Parade, after being reviewed by the Rebbe. Video
It Took Me 40 Years To Ask Forgiveness
Rabbi Mendel Schwartz of Los Angeles, California, reflects on his recent reunion with his classmates and what he decided to do after the Shabbos achdus. Full Story
Chinuch Training Focuses on Building Students’ Self-Worth
The Merkos Chinuch Office recently hosted the fourth class of its Foundations of Chinuch training series, a program exploring the Rebbe's approach to chinuch through the Twelve Pesukim, with this session focusing on Kol Yisroel and Ve'ahavta. Full Story
Brazil Hosts 900 Jewish Young Adults from Russia
900 young Jewish adults from former Soviet Union countries traveled to South America at the invitation of Brazil’s Jewish philanthropists. Full Story, Photos
The Rebbe’s Ongoing Concern for a Young Girl
Julius Edelstein, his daughter and Rabbi JJ Hecht with campers of Camp Emunah
Motzoei Shabbos Story: The Rebbe's communications with New York powerbroker Julius Edelstein always included concern for his daughter Suzy. Full Story
Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights
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Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Emor 5786 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos
NYPD 71st Precinct Officer Connors Promoted to Detective
NYPD Community Affairs Officer Jonathan Connors of the 71st Precinct in Crown Heights has been promoted to the rank of Detective. Full Story
