Young singing sensation Gavi Greenbaum performed 'Anim Zemiros' at the Mega Siyum HaRambam at 770 Eastern Parkway on Wednesday evening in Crown Heights. Video
10,000 Join Mega Rambam Siyum on Eastern Parkway
Photos: Dovber Donner/COLlive
In a monumental celebration of Rambam learning and Achdus, 10,000 people came together for the Siyum HaRambam Haolami, marking the completion of the annual study cycle of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah. Full Story, Photos, Video
L’Chaim: Polter – Cohen
The L'Chaim of Mendel Polter of Atlanta, GA/Crown Heights and Shimrit Cohen of Hollywood, FL/Crown Heights took place at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in Crown Heights. Photos
Join and Learn the Entire Gemorah Sotah
Join the raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes by participating in Rabbi Shloimy Greenwald's Meseches Sota 49-day learning program, such as a grand prize of $5,000, 2 tickets to Israel, Artscroll Gemorah and more. Full Story
Brands Collaborate on Lubavitch Pesach Seder Photoshoot
Leading Jewish brands collaborated on a photo shoot depicting a Pesach Seder of a Lubavitcher family for the Nissan 5784 issue of the COLlive Magazine. Here is behind-the-scenes. Full Story, Photos
The Levaya of Baal Tzedakah Zalman Alenick
The levaya of Zalman Alenick, born and raised in Crown Heights and a resident of Orange County, New York, passed by 770 Eastern Parkway on Wednesday. He was a beloved husband and father who supported Jewish and Chabad causes. Full Story, Photos
The Levaya of Young Mother Elki Lefkowitz in Crown Heights
The levaya of Elki Lefkowitz (nee Caplan), a young wife and mother from Crown Heights who battled an illness, was held in Crown Heights on Wednesday, just four days before her 32nd birthday. Full Story, Photos
Preparations Underway for Tomorrow’s Mitzvah Tank Parade
Rabbi Shmuly Turk and the talmidim of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Heights are busily packing hundreds of pounds of Matzah for tomorrow's parade. Full Story
We Don’t Have a Money Problem. It’s Something Else
Op-Ed by Yosef Mendel Heintz: "As Pesach is coming up, I keep on seeing 2 things which make me realize that we have a priority problem." Full Story
Street Closures for Siyum Harambam and Mitzvah Tank Parade
Street closures are in effect due to the Mega Siyum HaRambam, which will take place tonight, and the grand Mitzvah Tank parade, which will head out on Thursday morning. Full Story, Photos
Crown Heights Shul Reps Detail Qualifications for CHJCC Board
Ahead of the first election for new Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol Directors in 14 years, Shul representatives have met to determine qualifications for those who wish to run. Full Story
L’Chaim: Gerber – Cohen
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Shloima Gerber of Philadelphia, PA and Sara Cohen of Crown Heights took place at Eshel Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Wedding: Tiefenbrun – Chaddad
The wedding of Sholom Ber Tiefenbrun of London, England and Chana Chaddad of Crown Heights took place at Oholei Torah Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
IDF Reservist in Gaza Returns to Home in Crown Heights
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
Rabbi Henoch Junik, a Lubavitch IDF reservist who has been fighting in the Gaza war since the October 7th attacks, returned home today after 6 long months, and was greeted by his family. Full Story, Photos, Video
Picture of the Day
Mazkir Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky visits the shiva house of Mrs. Fruma Junik OBM in Crown Heights, whose husband R’ Berel Junik also merited to serve the Rebbe. Photos
Wedding: Yarmove – Chakoff
Photos: Mendy Krief/COLlive
The wedding of Levi Yarmove of Chicago, IL and Mushka Chakoff of Monsey, NY took place at Razag Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
F.R.E.E. Pesach Food Distribution For Crown Heights Families
Chabad F.R.E.E. NYC will be distributing fresh produce and Kosher for Pesach food staples today, in Crown Heights, on President Street, (between Schenectady and Utica) from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM prompt. Full Story
Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown Heights Wins Most Chidon Trophies
Talmidim of United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Heights were remarkably involved and successful in this year's Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos, with a remarkable 23 students winning trophies. Full Story
Day to Day Halacha Guides for Pesach 5784
The Badatz of Crown Heights has released a 2-part Day to Day Halacha Guide for Pesach 5784. Plus: A form to sell your Chometz with Rabbi Yosef Braun. Download
Steeply Discounted CO-OP Grocery for Pesach
In honor of Pesach, the Crown Heights CO-OP will be open this week at Klein's Grocery. Steeply discount and subsidized pricing, especially for mechanchim, large families, kolleleit, and employees of mosdois. Full Story
L’Chaim: Loschak – Goodfriend
Photos: Muli Berger/COLlive
The L'Chaim of Levik Loschak of S. Barbara, CA and Libby Goodfriend of Monsey, NY took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
NYC Sanitation Prepares for Pesach With Extra Containers
New York City Sanitation Department’s Brooklyn North has been preparing for Pesach. For the first time, they have placed a bulk container on Kingston Avenue for the benefit of the community. Full Story
L’Chaim: Namdar – Shain
The L'Chaim of Daniel Namdar of Crown Heights and Sossie Shain of Tenafly, NJ took place at Lubavitch Yeshiva Hall in Crown Heights. Photos
Chamah to Distribute Food in Crown Heights
Chamah will be holding a food distribution today of very nice food boxes, with chicken, tuna, eggs, nice produce and groceries items. Full Story
Bnos Menachem Teachers Thanked With Pesach Gifts
On Monday morning, trucks filled with Pesach groceries and staples were unloaded next to the Bnos Menachem School in Crown Heights, a Pesach gift for their entire staff. Full Story