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Rambam In-Depth: The Prohibition of Transferring the Holiness Between Animals

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Does transferring an animal’s holiness to another animal really incur lashes according to Jewish law? Find out the intense Talmudic debate around this wild biblical prohibition • Watch

Words of Inspiration from Caffeine

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We are living in very edgy and stressful times. Unfortunately, this isn’t our first rodeo in this kind of ring. Our Holy Torah gives us many tools to deal with these times, and the most powerful one is strengthening our faith and trust in G-d • Full Article

Levaya Held for Rabbi Shalom Ber Gansburg

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Dozens joined the Levaya of Rabbi Shalom Ber Gansburg, a Mashback who served the Rebbe the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin for many years, as it passed by 770 on its way for burial • Photos

Mrs. Mala Wichin, 78, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Mala Wichin, a widely respected and admired educator, who has passed away at the age of 78 • Full Story

New Book Shares The Remarkable Journey of Shluchim

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In a world often overshadowed by tumultuous events, there emerges a glimmer of hope and inspiration in the form of a groundbreaking book called “Illuminations.” • Full Story, Photos

R’ Moshe Gottlieb, 59, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of R’ Moshe Gottlieb, a beloved father and grandfather from Crown Heights and more recently Hillside, NJ. He passed away on Tuesday night, 17 Cheshvan, 5784 • Full Story

FJCU Chaplain Visits Eastern Ukrainian Jewish Communities

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The chaplain of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine, Yakiv Sinyakov, visited eastern Ukraine • Full Story, Photos

Mrs. Perl Danow, 76, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Perl Danow, OBM, a beloved matriarch of a large family and a dedicated Mechaneches from Paris. She passed away on the evening of 17 Cheshvan, 5784 • Full Story

Rabbi Shalom Ber Gansburg, 87, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Shalom Ber Gansburg, a Mashback who served the Rebbe the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin for many years. He passed away on Wednesday morning, 17 Cheshvan 5784 • Full Story

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Alex Cornish from Issaquah WA is currently studying at Hadar H’Torah Yeshiva in New York. Because of the war currently raging in Israel, he could not return to Mayont in Jerusalem. Last Friday, he went on Mivtziem in a park near Crown Heights • Full Article

Open Invitation To Divine Revelation

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BEGIN WITH A GRIN What does a frugal person bring to his guests? A watermelon. Why a watermelon? Because it’s something to eat, something to drink, and a snack too! (Israelis crack open watermelon, sunflower and pumpkin seeds with their teeth as a snack.) • Full Article

Vaad Hakinus: We Are Ready and Working Towards Achdus

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In light of recent calls that the upcoming Kinus Hashluchim should be one. The Vaad Hakinus published a letter, “We agree to do everything possible on our side, to bring change that all the family of Shluchim – even though there may be difference of opinion – should come together for one Kinus Hashluchim with love and unity.” • Full Letter

Should One Say Tehillim at Night?

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In connection to the situation in Eretz Yisrael, we present Halachic Q&As on saying Tehillim by Horav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, Mara D’asra and member of the Crown Heights Beis Din • Full Article

Levaya Held for R’ Leib Skoblo

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Hundreds joined the Levaya of R’ Leib Skoblo, a Crown Heights father and activist, who led Shmira and founded Chaveirim, as it passed by 770 on its way for burial • Photos

IDF Locates and Frees Female Hostage From Gaza

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A female IDF soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists during the massacre of October 7 was rescued and returned to Israel during an IDF ground operation in Gaza, the IDF and Shin Bet announced this evening (Monday). The rescue occurred overnight • Full Story

Mazal Tov

Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights

Koby Berkowitz – Sydney Australia to Chana Weiss Sherman Oaks, CA.

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Garden House 1386 S. Johns PL

Moshe Gordon – Crown Heights to Chayale Movsikov – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 571 Albany Ave.

Shmuly Golomb – Crown Heights to Mushky Steinmetz – Briarwood, NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.

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28 Nissan: “Do Everything You Can”

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Is it Our Minhag to make Shlissel Challah?

AskTheRav.com: Is it our Minhag to make Shlissel Challah? See Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun‘s response • Full Story
Minister Ben-Gvir Visits The Home of R’ Chanina Sperlin

Last night, dozens of askanim and businessmen from the Crown Heights community joined a meeting at the home of R’ Chanina Sperlin with Itamar Ben-Gvir, the National Security Minister and chairman of the Otzma Yehudit party in Israel • Full Story, Photos
Rabbi Moshe Dov Ginsburg, 61, OBM

We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Rabbi Moshe Dov Ginsburg, the Rebbe’s Shliach in Haifa, Eretz Yisroel, who brought in twenty-five more Shluchim to the city and revolutionized Yiddishkeit in the third largest city in Eretz Yisroel. He passed away on Shabbos, Chof Ches Nissan, 5785 • Full Story
Tut Altz: Hundreds Join 28 Nissan Farbrengen, Joined by Minister Ben-Gvir

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who is on a state visit to the U.S., visited 770 and the Crown Heights community. After visiting the home of R’ Chanina Sperlin, he made his way back to 770, under heavy security (due to a pro-Hamas protest), for the Farbrengen in honor of 28 Nissan and a Siyum Harambam • Full Story, Photos

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