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Crown Heights Updates

My stepson and his wife are making a sholom zachor this Friday night. It is illegal for me to attend because of the NYC curfew. Am I allowed to walk there from my home after my meal and walk home again after the sholom zachor?
If I said krias shema shacharis before the zman because I had to go to work, do I need to say it later after the zman before I eat?
What is the cutoff age that boys can swim with the ladies and girls and vice versa?
What are the questions I must ask to be involved as the clergy in a civil marriage?
My three children living with me have yahrtzeit for their mother next week. Should each one light a separate yahrtzeit candle? Also, does the 11-year-old son light one?

Large Turnout for R’ Michel Raskin’s Shloshim

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The sizable crowd seated in the Jewish Children’s Museum tonight was a testament to the unique, loving character of R’ Michel Raskin, longtime Crown Heights resident and owner of Raskin’s Fruit Store on Kingston Avenue. Men and women alike gathered to mark the occasion, listening to inspiring speakers, including Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba, member of the Crown Heights Beis Din. Those gathered also received a unique teshura • Photos

Biden Administration Officially Withdraws Vaccine Rule For Companies

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The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements • Full Story

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Benny Friedman With New Single ‘Shir Hatzdoka’

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Singer Shuki Salomon with a new single called ‘Shir Hatzdoka’ which he performs along with Benny Friedman. The song deals with the virtue of the commandment of charity and the importance of bringing jewish hearts together • Watch

Two Jews and a Podcast

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Adam Valen-Levinson wasn’t looking for Judaism in Shanghai, China, and he definitely wasn’t thinking about starting a Jewish podcast • Full Story, Photos

New York State Judge Strikes Down Mask Mandate

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A state judge struck down New York state’s mask mandate Monday, ruling the governor and state Department of Health did not have the authority to enact such a mandate without approval from the legislature • Full Story

See it for Yourself! Renovations in 749 Well Underway

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Following the successful crowdfunding campaign following the purchase of 749 by Igud Talmidei Hakvutzah, extensive renovations have begun in the iconic dormitory. Construction workers are laboring tirelessly to efficiently provide a quality, well-built home for the talmidim living on the premises. Two months ago, the first and second floors of the building were vacated by the talmidim. The Igud immediately relocated them to rented apartments in the neighborhood, allowing them to live comfortably until the work finishes • Full Story, Photos

The Keren Chomesh Fund

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In honor of the Rebbetzin’s yahrtzeit, the Rebbe announced that the administration of the fund created in honor of the Rebbetzin will distribute funds to organizations in need of assistance. To receive ‘The Daily Video’ send a WhatsApp message to 718-687-8900 or an Email to MyMaor.org • Watch

Russia is Gearing Up for an Active Pesach

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As Pesach quickly approaches, the Federation of Jewish Communities, Chabad’s umbrella organization in Russia, is preparing for a Pesach like no other. In several different bakeries, matzah production under the hashgacha of the country’s Senior Shliach and Chief Rabbi Berl Lazar, is well underway, producing enough matzah for every Jew in the vast country to enjoy and fulfill the mitzvah with this year. Images captured by Michoel Yakubovitch • Full Story, Photos

Energizing Speakers Inspire Crowd at 770’s 22 Shevat Farbrengen

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The benches of 770’s large shul were filled with anash and temimim to mark the auspicious day of 22 Shevat at the annual central farbrengen. Among the speakers were Rabbi Dovid Nachshon, venerated Israeli Shliach, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Engel from Australia, Rabbi Levi Liberow, and more, who energetically inspired those gathered. Images captured by photographer Dov Ber Hechtman • Photos

How Should One Commemorate Chof Bais Shevat?

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In a series of ‘Stump The Rabbi’ questions, Rabbi Noam Wagner, a popular teacher and mentor, answers many interesting questions. How should one commemorate Chof Bais Shvat? • Watch

What is one thing that is special about the Mitzvah of Tzedaka?

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What is one thing that is special about the Mitzvah of Tzedaka? Maor KIDS presents another beautiful video of the Rebbe. To sign up for the ‘Kids Rebbe Video’ WhatsApp: 347-687-8770 or go to: MyMaor.org • Watch

Rabbi Avrohom Boruch Vinkler Levaya Passes 770

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Hundreds gathered along the service lane of Eastern Parkway as the levaya of Rabbi Avrohom Boruch Vinkler, a highly regarded chossid of Sanz, who was a close friend of Lubavitch and had a strong connection to the Rebbe MH”M, passed in front of 770 Eastern Parkway before heading to Monsey for kevura. • Photos

“Shmuel’s Shabbaton” Campaign Begins in Oholei Torah Mechina

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The Eighth grade of Oholei Torah, known as the Mechina Division, is in the midst of an exciting Mivtza called ‘Mivtza L’chtachila Ariber’ which encourages each talmid to give above and beyond in three categories of a bochurs yeshiva life • Full Story, Photos

Yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka

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The levaya and shivah following the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. The Rebbe gave money towards a farbrengen in her honor and acknowledged all those who came during the week of shiva. To receive ‘The Daily Video’ send a WhatsApp message to 718-687-8900 or an Email to MyMaor.org • Watch

Paris Farbrengs 22 Shevat

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Anash in Paris, France gathered in the city’s central Lubavitcher shul “Beth Chaya Mouchka” for a special farbrengen, led by the city’s Senior Shliach Rabbi Mendel Azimov, in honor of the auspicious day of 22 Shevat, yahrtzeit of the Rebbetzin. Images captured by photographer Mordechai Lubecki • Photos

Mazal Tov

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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