2 Brooklyn Menorahs Vandalized
Two Menorahs set up by Chabad of Prospect Heights in Brooklyn were vandalized during the first few days of Chanukah. Full Story
December 2016 news archive
New headlines available — refreshMrs. Riva Pewzner, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rivkah Dina (Riva) Pewzner, OB”M, of Crown Heights. She was 84 years old. A granddaughter of the known Reb Meir Simcha Chein, OB”M, Riva lived with her husband, R’ Hillel Dovid Pewzner, OB”M, and their three children in…
10 Minute Podcast: About Bipolar
Yaldei podcast: Psychologist Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow discusses the ups and downs of Bipolar disorder. Full Story, Audio
Missing Israeli in Berlin Found Murdered
Arutz Sheva The body of the missing Israeli woman in Berlin, Dalia Elyakim, HY”D, not seen since the murderous truck terror attack in the market, was identified last night. The Israeli embassy in Germany is working in coordination with the family to transfer the body to Israel.
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1 Dollar Changes Man’s Decision
A Jewish man who won a dollar from the Rebbe during a farbrengen decided on the spot to make a life-changing decision. Full Story, Photos
Our Rebbe, Our Children, Our Partnership
Maor’s mission is simple – to connect our children with the Rebbe in a relevant, meaningful, and enjoyable way. Donate Here: MaorDay.com B”H, it’s working! Kids are excited to watch every new video of the Rebbe, and are enthusiastic about what they learn.
19 Kislev: New Year of Chassidus
Today, the 19th of Kislev, marks the day when the Alter Rebbe was released from prison in Czarist Russia in 1798, is celebrated as the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus.” Full Story, Video
19 Kislev Online Farbrengen
Join a Yud Tes Kislev live global online farbrengen by Merkaz Anash with leading Mashpiim. Replay now online. Full Story, Live
14 Kislev: A Special Wedding
Watch: R’ Yisroel Gordon recounts memories of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin’s grand wedding on 14 Kislev. Full Story, Video
Build for R’ Sholom Mordechai
BUILDING FOR SHOLOM R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin remains imprisoned and away from home. The wound is still open and its’ resulting tragedy continues to be felt by the Jewish community at large.
12 Principals Visit the LA Cheder
12 principals from across the country traveled to the West Coast for the first of a series of on-site visits of Chabad schools. Full Story
Chaim Chetzroni, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Chaim Chetzroni, OB”M, of Eretz Yisroel. He has three children living in Montreal. He was 75 years old.
You Can Save Mendy
Please donate generously at: www.charityforisrael.com/shluchim/help_mendy/ A letter from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gluckowsky Dear fellow Anash and Shluchim, Mendy, a three year old son of the Rebbe’s Shluchim in Israel, suffered severe brain damage when he was just four months old,…
Chani Weber, 7, OB'M
With great pain and sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Chani Weber, OB”M, the daughter of Shluchim Rabbi Dovid and Esty Weber. She passed away on Shabbos, 10 Kislev at the young age of 7 years old. The Webers are Shluchim in Pomona, NY.
Mrs. Chana (Jeanette) Muller, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chana (Jeanette) Muller, OB”M, of London, England, matriarch of a large Lubavitch family. She is survived by her children, Rabbi Eli Muller – Montreal, Canada; Rabbi Chaim Muller – Melbourne, Australia; Mrs.
Another Child Struck by a Car on Brooklyn Ave.
Tuesday was a bad day for children on the streets of Crown Heights. The day began with a 13-year-old Schneur Boaron being struck by a car on Kingston Avenue, then yet another young boy getting hit by a car on Brooklyn Avenue later on that same day.
12 Year Old Girl’s Generous Gift
12 year old Esty Schwartz of Montreal donated a life-saving defibrillator to her school instead of choosing a gift for her Bas Mitzvah. Full Story
11 IDF Heroes Appear in New York
11 brave soldiers wounded while protecting Israel told their challenging stories to 400 New Yorkers at Chabad’s gala dinner. Full Story, Photos, Video
Horrifying Moment Boy Hit by SUV Caught on Video
CrownHeights.info has obtained surveillance footage of the horrifying moment Tuesday morning when a 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV making a right turn from President Street onto Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights.
13-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured by SUV
This morning, a 13-year-old Jewish boy on his way to school was struck by a large vehicle while crossing Kingston Ave., critically injuring him. Please say Tehillim for Shneur Zalman Ovadia Ben Rina Miriam
2 Inspiring Young Shluchim Stories
Two videos featuring young Shluchim inspiring those around them moved the participants of the Grand Banquet of the Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchim by the Shluchim Office. Full Story, Photos, Video
1 Million Gmail Accounts Hacked
Israeli software security firm Check Point disclosed a major breach of 1 million Gmail accounts. Check if your email was hacked. Full Story
