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Lemaan Yilmedu To Hold Memorial Evening in Honor of R’ Zushe Wilhelm

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Live at 7:00 PM: Machon Lemaan Yilmedu invites you to join a Memorial Evening of Practical Halachic Talks, in honor of the yahrtzeit of our Program Director, Rabbi Zushe Wilhelm a”h. Today, Sunday, 4 Shevat (January 14) • Full Story, Watch Live

Anash Unite for Shabbos Filled With Moshiach

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Hundreds of Anash and their families from all across Eretz Yisroel came together this past Shabbos, for a ‘Shabbos She’Kula Moshiach’ – a Shabbos entirely dedicated to Moshiach at the Sha’alvim Yeshivah. The Guest for the Shabbos was Rabbi Reuven Matusof • Photos

Bracha Goldstein, 6 Months, OBM

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Bracha Goldstein, the infant daughter of Rabbi Chaim and Moussia Goldstein, Shluchim at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA • Full Story

Defeat Bullying with the Power of the Opposite Compliment

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By Izzy Kalman: This article will be dealing specifically with insults, as they are by far the most common form of bullying, and most physical fights begin with insults. And even though they are only words, they can make children absolutely miserable and even drive them to suicide rachmana litzlan • Full Article

Rabbi Zushe Wilhelm: “He Established Many Pupils”

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: Rabbi Zushe Wilhelm was a man of many hats. In his 62 years, he managed to revolutionize the lives of Jews in Caracas as a bochur; lead the Jewish community of Panama as a newlywed man; raise generations of talmidim in his 32 years at the helm of Mesivta Oholei Torah, bring the Rebbe’s teachings to vast crowds and most recently — lead “Lemaan Yilmedu” • Presented in honor of his second yahrzeit on Daled Shevat • Full Article

NYC Issues Alert For Possible Snow on Sunday

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The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a Weather Alert for Sunday, January 14, 2024. An arctic cold front is expected to sweep through the region early Sunday afternoon, bringing with it the potential for snow squalls • Full Story

What’s Going on With Lubavitch?

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By Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: “Today, the world is overloaded with information. If someone just wants, they can know about anything and anyone. The question is only: What are our interests, and where do we turn for our information?” • Full Article

Camp Chayolei Releases New Promo

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Camp Chayolei is gearing up for another amazing Chassidishe summer experience. Catering to boys 3-6 grades, Bar Mitzvah Bochurim and Pre Mesivta Bochurim • Registration opens this Sunday January 14th (4th Shvat) at 12pm sharp • Full Story, Watch

The Weekly Sicha: Pray for the World!

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Pray for the World! What if I have an accustomed version of prayer? • Watch a video of the Rebbe, brought to you by The Weekly Sicha – the original weekly video of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, founded in 5756 • Full Story, Watch

Joseph’s Dream Burger’s To Host Family-Friendly Grand Opening Event

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Joseph’s Dream Burger is deeply thankful for the Crown Heights community’s overwhelming support and warm welcome. Join us for a family-friendly event on Sunday, January 14, at our location, 333 Kingston Ave. • Full Story

Live: Annual Hiloula of the Baba Sali to Be Held In Crown Heights

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Live at 8:00 PM: The 40th Hiloula of the saintly Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisroel Abuhatzeira זצוק”ל זי”ע, will take place this coming Motzoei Shabbat, on the eve of 4 Shevat, the day of his Yahrzeit • Full Story, Watch Live

IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING THE 40TH HILOULA OF BABA SALI THIS MOTZOEI SHABBAT

LIVE STREAM FROM/TO THE KEVER OF BABA SALI

In addition to our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/live/8KNqAudZMw4?si=ouXFzPlILDmwoqDn
we have successfully arranged for a crew of Avreichim who will be davening at the Tzadiks Kever, with the ability to send requests for Brachot during the HILOULA.

Requests can be sent by zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83709069819

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED PAIYTAN TO ENHANCE OUR HILOULA

Together with our own local Paiytanim, the internationally renowned Paiytan Dovid Chayek from Israel will be leading the songs and Piyutim.

BEGINNING THE WRITING OF BABA SALI’S SEFER TORAH TO GREET MOSHIACH TZIDKEINU

With the blessings and encouragement of Baba Baruch Abuhatzeira Shlit”a, we will begin writing the first letters of a special Sefer Torah of the Baba Sali to greet Moshiach.

In the merit of starting the Sefer Torah, we pray and beseech Hakadosh Baruch Hu for the redemption of all our hostages and for the safety of all our soldiers, with the revelation of Moshiach Tzikeinu immediately.

Moments Before Shabbos: 770 Reopens After Four Days

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Four days after the large Zal of Beis Chayeinu—which was closed by the police after the destruction and rioting on Monday—reopened. Chabadinfo photographer Shalom Ross presents a photo gallery from Friday afternoon • Full Story, Photos

Four Steps to Freedom

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There is a well known myth that Eskimos (or as they should be properly called by their respectable name, Inuit) have one hundred names for the word snow (in fact they have as many names for snow as we do in English) • Full Article

Gabbaim: 770 Will Reopen For Shabbos, But Will Close At Night

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The Gabbaim of Beis Chayeinu – 770 have issued a list of new rules and named those forbidden from entering the Shul. Among the rules, the Shul will be closed overnight • Full Story

Perpetrator Arrested After Throwing Rocks At 2 Bochurim in Crown Heights

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A perpetrator was arrested Wednesday night after throwing rocks at 2 Bochurim, near Schenectady Ave and Crown St in Crown Heights • Full Story

770 Hanahala: “They Should Ask Mechila From The Rebbe”

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On Thursday night, an emergency Asifa convened by the Hanahala of the Central Yeshivah in 770, in connection with the painful events in 770 on Monday • Full Story, Photos

Explanation On Base Legani Published By Rabbi Shmuel Pewsner

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In the days of preparation for the upcoming Yud Shevat, thousands of chassidim around the world learn the Maamarim that belong especially to this year – 5724, 5744.

Rabbi Shmuel Pewsner presents the Maamar of 5724 with commentary to download • Download

New Engagement

Don Coleman – London, UK to Nechami Bushell – Coral Springs, FL
L’Chaim: Tonight (Thurs.) at the Shull, 481 Albany Ave, 8:30 pm

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Josh Hirsch – Five Towns, NY to Yehudis Baram – Crown Heights

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Despite Closure of 770, Weekly Seder Sichos For Kevutza Bochurim Continues

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The Bochurim of Kevutza in Tomchei Temimim 770, Beis Chayenu, with the assistance of אתה עולמי, had a special Seder Sichos yesterday. Despite the displacement situation in 770, The Bochurim learned with great Chayus and Achdus in a Chassidishe atmosphere in the Eshel hall. Over 100 Bochurim attended.

Politicians Thank Chabad Of Southwest Florida For There Support

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3 Israeli Ministers and 11 Knesset Members Thank Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida and the Shluchim Rabbi Yitzchok & Rabbi Meir Simcha Minkowicz For their help IDF Israeli Soldiers and Citizens during the War • Read More, Video, Photos
Heart-Stopping Gallery of Sderot Shliach’s Home Hit By Rocket

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Chabadinfo Photographer Dov Ber Hechtman presents a heart-stopping gallery of Sderot Shliach Rabbi Chananel Pizem‘s home, which was hit by a rocket from Hamas, after the outbreak of the war in Gaza • Photos
Mrs. Zahava Druin, 83, OBM.

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We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Zahava Druin, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and the matriarch of a beautiful, large Lubavitch family from North Miami Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday, 28 Teves, 5784 • Full Story
The Weekly Recipe: Tahini Chocolate Chip Bars

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Shabbos is fast approaching. this means it’s Tim for “The Weekly Recipe”. it may look strange at first glance, Tchina? in a chocolate chip bar? yes! you can trust me on this one, you’re going to love it! ⋅ Read More
Video: Rabbonim and Askanim Address Vaad Hakohol Meeting

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At the Vaad Hakohol meeting on Tuesday night, Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun of the Badatz of Crown Heights CHJCC Chairman Zaki Tamir and activist Rabbi Michoel Chazan addressed the meeting to begin the process for Vaad Hakohol elections • Videos
New YAHAD Games Intrigue The Minds Of Thousands

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YAHAD, the FJC’s organization actively engaging thousands of Russian-speaking students and young professionals across Russia and FSU countries, has recently unveiled four original board games. Packed with Jewish educational content, these games cater specifically to their target audience • Full Article
L’Chaim: Ezagui – Lowenstein

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The L’Chaim of Menachem Ezagui of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Shaina Lowenstein of Coral Springs, FL took place at Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Wednesday night • Photos
Update: 770 Expected to Be Reopened For Shabbos

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Chabad Chassidim worldwide are anxiously following the situation in Beis Chayeinu – 770, which was closed by the police after the destruction and rioting this past Monday. As of now, it is expected the Shul will be reopened before Shabbos • Full Story, Photos
Rabbi Wilschansky Speaks Out “Temimim Needs Kabolos Ol”

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Yesterday afternoon, Rabbi YY Wilschansky, rosh yeshivos Chassidei Chabad Lubavitch in Tzfas, responded to questions of talmidim following events in 770 in the yeshiva’s zal. Chabadinfo spoke to R’ Wilschansky to hear his opinion of the situation, beyond what he said to the talmidim • Full Article
Va’era: Staff to Snake? Why?

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In this week’s reading G-d, before beginning the Ten Plagues, commands Moshe to go to Pharaoh and show him a ‘sign’: turn Aharon’s staff into a snake ⋅ By Rabbi Tuvia Bolton ⋅ Full Article
Picture Of The Night

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Today (Wednesday) afternoon, workers arrived and began the work of repairing the damage and building the wall that was destroyed on Monday in 770. The work is expected to continue all night and tomorrow during the day, with the hope that the city will approve the opening of 770 before Shabbos • Photo
Tens of Thousands Gather at Kosel for Mass Tefillos

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Tens of thousands participated in a gathering of Davening and unity at the Kosel, the largest since the outbreak of the war. Families of the captives joined in prayer for their swift return and for the well-being of IDF soldiers and security forces, as well as the recovery of the wounded ⋅ Full Story
After 14 Years, New Vaad Hakohol Elections Heat Up in Crown Heights

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On Tuesday night, 28 Teves, was the initial meeting of representatives of Crown Heights Shuls to begin preparations for the election of a new Board of Directors for Crown Heights Jewish Community Council and Vaad Hakohol Deshchunas Crown Heights • Full Story, Photos
Editorial: The Great Chillul Hashem of 5784, 48 Hours Later

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Just over 48 hours ago, Beis Chayeinu stood open welcoming and serving the hundreds of those who come to learn, to daven or visit Beis Chayeinu for the first time. Fast forward to Monday afternoon, a seemingly impossible event took place in reality, but reality exceeds all imagination • Full Article
CHK Reinstates Hechsher On Crown Heights Matzah Bakery

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CHK’s Vaad Hakashrus has issued a statement reinstating the Kashkrus Crown Height’s Lubavitch Matzah Bakery on Albany Ave • 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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Levaya of Rabbi Mendy Raitport Passes 770

Hundreds joined the Levaya of Rabbi Mendy Raitport, a longtime Crown Heights resident and Askan, who for many years owned the Crown Kosher butcher shop, as it passed by 770 on its way for burial • Photos
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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

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