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Picture of the Day

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Thousands packed 770 to farbreng and Daven with the Rebbe at the conclusion Yom Tov, Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman captured this unique moment of Havdalah with the Rebbe • Photo

The Weekly Sicha: Depends Who is Asking

Beis Medrash

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The difference between before and after the Giving of the Torah • Watch a video of the Rebbe • The video is brought to you by The Weekly Sicha, an organization that was founded in 5756 to bring videos of the Rebbe to all Chassidim • Watch

Shavous 5752: For Very Soon The Door Will Open

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Photos: Dov Ber Hechtman/ChabadInfo

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The emotions, the hope, the anticipation, and the yearning, and finally the joy and excitement – the Rebbe MH”M came out to greet those returning from Tahalucha after 3 long hard months of concealment * Expressway 358 Magazine presents an emotional description of the special event – 2^nd night of Shavous 5752 • Full Yoman

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Five Erev Shavous Upshern’s in 770

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Photos by Avreimke Eisenshtien for Chabadinfo

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On Erev Shavous, Five Upshern’s took place after Shachris in the main shul of 770 – Beis Chayeinu • Photos

Bustling Erev Shavous in Crown Heights

Crown Heights

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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The bustling erev Yom Tov atmosphere has returned to Crown Heights, with everyone running and taking care of their shopping, davening, Mivtzoim, and last-minute preparations ahead of Shavous • Photos

All Day Aseres Hadibros Readings Across Crown Heights

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A list of the different times that Minyanim will be taking place for Aseres Hadibros in the various Crown Heights Shuls has been released to help the public with making sure they hear Aseres Hadibros this year • Full Story, Details

Photos: This Week in 770

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Uplifting and rousing moments, as well as ‘ordinary’ moments; this week, 770 has been full of photogenic scenes, some of which have been captured for posterity through the lens of Chabadinfo photographer Dov Ber Hechtman. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week ahead of Shavous in Beis Chayeinu • Photos

Eli Marcus Debuts New Song at Mega Siyum Harambam

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Photo: Dov Ber Hechtman/Chabadinfo

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At the Mega Siyum Harambam, singer Eli Marcus debuted a new song, composed by the acclaimed Yanky Kryman, is a unique musical tribute to the completion of the study of the entire Mishneh Torah • Watch

Thousands of Happy Faces at the Mega Siyum Harambam – Gallery 3

Crown Heights

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Chabadinfo photographers circulated the crowd at the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi at 770 on Tuesday night, capturing the joy on the faces of those celebrating the Siyum. Dov Ber Hechtman presents a second gallery of happy faces of the Siyum • Photos

250 Bochurim Gather For An inspirational Shabbos Achdus in YTT”L Poconos

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On Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar, the entire Yeshiva of Cincinnati and Queens, their Menahalim and Mashpiim, together with a group from Oholei Torah and Chayolei Beis Dovid, traveled to Yeshivas TT”L of Poconos, for a Shabbos Achdus. A total of over 250 Bochurim! • Full Story, Photos

Thousands of Happy Faces at the Mega Siyum Harambam – Gallery 2

Crown Heights

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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Chabadinfo photographers circulated the crowd at the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi at 770 on Tuesday night, capturing the joy on the faces of those celebrating the Siyum. Oded Kaizerman presents a second gallery of happy faces of the Siyum • Photos

Story for Shavous: The Voice From Shamayim

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Experience the magic of Shavuot with our captivating PDF story created by TzaddikStory.org and the maker of the Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids Book Series. This beautifully crafted tale intertwines the history of Shavuot and the inspiring journey of Reb Yosef Cairo, a revered tzaddik. Dive into this enchanting adventure, designed for both children and adults, and discover the wisdom and significance behind Shavuot. Download the PDF today and embark on a memorable family journey • Download

Learn Daily Rambam Easily With The Rambam App

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Following last night’s Mega Siyum Harambam, you may be inspired and looking for a way to learn Rambam in a convenient on-the-go manner. Look no further and try the Rambam App with the Hebrew text with English translations, well-explained Shiurim and more • Full Story

Thousands at Mega Hakhel Siyum Harambam – Gallery 2

Crown Heights

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Thousands of men, women, and children united on Tuesday night on Eastern Parkway for the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman presents gallery 2 • Photos

Thousands of Happy Faces at the Mega Siyum Harambam – Gallery 1

Crown Heights

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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Chabadinfo photographers circulated the crowd at the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi at 770 on Tuesday night, capturing the joy on the faces of those celebrating the Siyum. Oded Kaizerman presents a gallery one of happy faces of the Siyum • Photos

L’Chaim: Vilenkin – Chein

Simchas

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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The L’Chaim of Mendel Vilenkin of Crown Heights and Mushka Chein of Cheadle, UK took place Monday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva • Photos

Thousands at Mega Hakhel Siyum Harambam – Gallery 1

Crown Heights

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Thousands of men, women, and children united on Tuesday night on Eastern Parkway for the Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman presents gallery one • Full Story, Photos

Picture of the Day

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Photo by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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Thousands of men, women, and children united tonight on Eastern Parkway for the grand Siyum Harambam celebration. Chabadinfo’s Dov Ber Hechtman shot this magnificent drone photo of the event • Photo

Watch Replay: Mega Hakhel Siyum Harambam at 770

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Watch live at 7:30 PM: Mega Hakhel Siyum Horambam Haolomi, a celebration of the completion of the study of the entire Mishnah Torah – Rambam. The event will take place on Tuesday, 3 Sivan, May 23rd, on Eastern Parkway in Front of 770 • Full Story, Watch Live
Start Right: Join a Rambam Shiur in Crown Heights

Crown Heights

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As thousands of us celebrate the Mega Siyum HaRambam today, we make a start or continue our commitment to learn Rambam daily, one of the great ways to ensure your Hachlata is to join a Rambam Shiur. Irgun Torah presents a list of local Shiurim in Crown Heights • Full Story
Eastern Parkway Stands Ready for Mega Siyum Harambam

Crown Heights

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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As thousands of us celebrate the Mega Siyum HaRambam today, Eastern Parkway stands ready to welcome the thousands as they celebrate finishing the 42nd cycle of Ramabam learning • Photos
Levaya Held for Mrs. Ratza (Ray) Schildkraut

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Photos: Avreimke Eisenshtien for Chabadinfo

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Hundreds attended the Levaya of Mrs. Ratza (Ray) Schildkraut, OBM, a longtime beloved teacher at Bais Rivka and matriarch of a large Chabad family, as it passed by 770 after passing by Bais Rivka • Photos
L’Chaim: Gansburg – Dinerman

Simchas

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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The L’Chaim of Levi Gansburg of Crown Heights and Elisheva Dinerman of San Diego, CA took place Sunday night at Eshel • Photos
One Passenger’s Warning Before the Titanic Disaster

Beis Medrash

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Discover the eerie premonition that one Jewish man had before boarding the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Isaac Frauenthal ignored his ominous dream of the colossal ship sinking and boarded the ‘unsinkable’ liner. However, his fears came true when the Titanic collided with an iceberg and sank, claiming over 1,500 lives • Watch
Mrs. Frieda Bastomski, OB”M

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Frieda Bastomski, a resident of Los Angelos, California and the matriarch of a large Lubavitcher family. She passed away Monday, 2 Sivan, 5783 • Full Story
L’Chaim: Teitelbaum – Mochkin

Simchas

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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The L’Chaim of Levi Teitelbaum of Montreal, Canada and Chassi Mochkin of Rochester, NY took place Sunday night at FREE • Photos
Kinus Unites 75 Shluchim From Across Russia in Siberia

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Photography: Valery Kasatkin

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In a true spirit of unity, seventy-five Rabbis from Russia’s cities and regions joined together in the Siberian city of Tomsk for a special Shabbos Achdus • Full Story, Photos, Video
Recipe: Cheese Blintzes With Fresh Raspberry Sauce

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In honor of Shavous, we present a great recipe for all. These deliciously classic cheese blintzes are covered in a homemade raspberry sauce that is so easy to make. Top the dish off with fresh raspberries and blueberries for a cool addition to the sizzling blintzes • Recipe
New Engagement

Mendel Vilenkin – Crown Heights to Mushka Chein – Cheadle, UK

L’Chaim: Monday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva

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Photos: Guests Start Arriving in Crown Heights for Shavous

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Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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In the lead-up to Shavous, 770 has been noticeably more crowded than usual, as Hundreds of guests are piling into Crown Heights for the Yom Tov with the Rebbe to strengthen their connection to the Nasi Hador in the auspicious year of Hakhel • Photos
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Yitzchok Shur – Toronto, Ontario to Necha Mann – Miami, FL

L’Chaim: Monday night at the JCM, lower level

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Two Injured After Fire Breaks Out in Crown Heights Building

Crown Heights

Photos and video by Avreimke Eisenshtien for Chabadinfo

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A fire broke out in a Crown Heights building at 1547 Union Street and quickly spread to the other floors • Full Story, Photos, Video
Badatz Releases Day-to-Day Guide for Shavous

Beis Medrash

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As they do consistently every Yom Tov, the Badatz of Crown Heights has released their concise, yet extensive ‘Day-To-Day’ Shavous guide • Full Story, Download
RESPONSE: Is It Time To Talk About Gimmel Tammuz?

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In a Response to the op-eds by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon and Rabbi Yaacov Berman, Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz asks if we can talk about our Gimmel Tammuz reality and honesty is required in our Gimmel Tammuz conversation • Full Article

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Dovid Ezagui to Chava Sorkin — Both from Brooklyn

Shmulik Greenberg – Kfar Chabad, Israel to Chani Hasofer – Tzfas, Israel

Velvel Reikhtman (Ben Reb Moshe) – Montreal to Channah Kagan (Bas Reb Zev Moishe) – Crown Heights

L’chayim will be Tuesday night in Ulam Chana – 556 Crown St.

Baby boy to Mendi and Devora Leah Labi (née Spielman) — Crown Heights

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