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Crown Heights Updates

Dramatic Rise in Missionary Activity in Yerushalayim

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Warning notices posted on a Yerushalayim board

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Yad L’Achim reports a startling increase in the number of missionaries operating in Yerushalayim, particularly in chareidi neighborhoods in the center of the city • Full Story, Photos

Hei Teves: 770 Turns Into A Seforim Fair

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The vibes of the auspicious day of Hei Teves have been palpably felt, as myriad chassidim come in and out of the doors of Beis Chayenu, stopping at one of the many tables set up to sell seforim. As people were snatching up their traditional Hei Teves bargains. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman was on the scene during Hei Teves capturing several unique moments • Photos

Ohr Menachem, Beis Moshiach Staff Hold Zos Chanukah Farbrengen

Crown Heights

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Last night, a Hakhel Farbrengen and took place for the Hanhala members of Cheder Ohr Menachem, Tomchei Tmimim Poconos and Queens, the editorial team of Beis Moshiach Magazine, Chabadinfo English and Hebrew • Full Article Photos

Anash, Businessmen, And Professionals Test For Smicha

Beis Medrash

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A group of talmidim in the acclaimed Online Smicha program led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm were tested by Rabbi Yossi Marlow of North Miami Beach this week • Full Article

In Light of the Darkness, Sydney Rallies for Light

Australia

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In Light of the Darkness that has permeated the Jewish global community following the terrible tragedy of 7th Oct, and the spreading of hatred and darkness across the globe • Full Article Photos

Menorahs Lit Up Stalin’s “Jewish Autonomy” of Birobidzhan

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When Stalin created an “autonomous Jewish region” near the China–Russia border, he definitely did not even dream that one day, the Rebbe’s shluchim would be spreading the light of Chanukah there • Full Article Photos

Reb Yoel: “Hei Teves is Greater Than Yud Tes Kislev”

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Flashback: At the large farbrengen held in 770 following the auspicious day of Hei Teves 5787, Reb Yoel Kahn A”H explained famously how Hei Teves is an occasion even greater than the auspicious day of 19 Kislev. (Video is in Yiddish) • Watch

Annual Hei Teves Seforim Sale Kicks Off At 770

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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On Motzei Shabbos, 770 was bustling with late-night shoppers looking to take advantage of the annual Hei Teves Seforim sale. The sale, which is a highly anticipated event in Crown Heights, offers discounted prices on a diverse selection of Seforim • Photos

CHK Removes Certification from Lubavitch Matzah Bakery

Crown Heights

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CHK’s Vaad Hakashrus has issued an alert about Crown Height’s Lubavitch Matzah Bakery on Albany Ave. stating the “Bakery is currently not under the supervision of the Bais Din of Crown Heights CHK” • Full Story

Hei Teves Celebrated with Joyous Farbrengen in 770

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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On Motzei Shabbos, hundreds of Anash shluchim and bochurim congregated at 770 for a farbrengen commemorating the Rebbe’s victory on Hei Teves • Full Story, Photos

Vaad: Hei Teves Sale on the Rebbe’s Seforim

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Vaad L’Hafotzas Sichos will soon be opening their ‘Grand Hey Teves Sale’. All of the Seforim of the Vaad will be sold at discounted prices at the entrance of 770, as well as online, throughout the 24 hours of Hei Teves • Catalog

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Takes Whirlwind Trip to Spread Light

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From Yekaterinburg to Siberia, and from Siberia to Belarus, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar brought a message of encouragement and warmth to the local Jews on a whirlwind three day trip • Full Story, Photos

Photos: Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The busy Friday atmosphere has returned to the Rebbe’s shchunah for Shabbos Mikeitz. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman presents sights and scenes of Erev Shabbos preparations in Crown Heights • Photos

IDF recovers bodies of two soldiers abducted to Gaza

Israel At War

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During an operation in Gaza, the bodies of the hostages CPL Nik Beizer and SGT Ron Scherman were recovered by IDF soldiers and brought back to Israel • Full Article

Ukraine: Public Chanukah Menorah in Kremenchuk Toppled, Suspects Arrested

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A short while before the public lighting of the Chanukah Menorah in the city of Kremenchuk, the large Menorah was toppled down by unidentified individuals • Full Article

Inside The Weekly Roundup: Chanukah Across The Globe, Hei Teves 5747 – “I Was There” & More

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The editors at Chabadinfo are happy to introduce the 11th issue of The Weekly Roundup, the comprehensive news magazine covering the most significant news and events surrounding the Chabad community from the past week • Full Story, Read, Download

L’Chaim: Liberow – Barkatz

Simchas

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The L’chaim of Chezky Liberow of Porto Alegre, Brazil and Nechama Dina Barkatz of Paris, France took place Thursday night. at Rubashkin’s in Crown Heights • Photos

Mazal Tov

Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Tuesday) in ULY crown st.

Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14 in the JCM

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Dvar Malchus: 3 Levels of Geulah

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U.S. Halts Student Visa Applications—Will Next Year’s Kvutza Be Affected?

In a major development, the Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies worldwide to suspend all student visa application appointments, raising questions about the fate of hundreds of international students—this includes those planning to come to spend a year in the Rebbe’s daled amos, as part of the Kvutza program, this coming Elul • Read More
The Rebbe’s Six Shavuos Mugah Mamorim, Explained

All 6 Mugah Ma’amarim, certified and edited by the Rebbe in honor of Shavuos taught by Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz are available to learn ahead of the Yom Tov • Full Story, Video
Hachnasas Sefer Torah Held in Honor of Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Kotlarsky’s First Yahrtzeit

On Sunday, a moving Hachnasas Sefer Torah took place outside 770 Eastern Parkway, marking the first Yahrzeit of Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Kotlarsky, ע״ה, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch, whose lifelong dedication to global Jewish outreach left an indelible impact • Photos, Watch
Crown Heights: Reported Shooting on Sterling Street

A shooting reportedly occurred around 3:50 PM this afternoon on Sterling Street and New York Ave. causing panic among local residents. Further details are still emerging, and authorities have not yet released an official statement • Read More, Photos

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Yom Iyun for Shluchim with Israel’s Chief Rabbi

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