22 Shvat WhatsApp Launched
A supplement from Deher Magazine marks 30 years since the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. Part 3: New WhatsApp launched and Hoaros after the Rebbetzin’s passing. Full Story, Photos, Video
January 2018 news archive
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Mrs. Chumie Weiss, 40, OB'M
With great pain and sadness, we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Nechama Dina (Chumie) Weiss, OB”M, a young mother of six in Antwerp, Belgium. She was 40-years-old. Mrs. Weiss was a young mother of six, who battled a terrible illness.
Rabbi Binyomin Althaus, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Binyomin Althaus, OB”M. He passed away early Friday morning, the 10th of Shevat. He was 85-years-old. Reb Binyomin was the son of the well-known Chossid, R’ Pinyeh Althaus, OB”M.
2 Torahs Stolen From Hawaii Shul
2 Torah scrolls, one that survived the Holocaust and another in memory of a young boy, were stolen from Chabad in Hawaii. Full Story, Video
2 Siblings Killed in Car Crash
Tragedy in Israel: 13 year old Ori Lipnik and her 8 year old brother Ro’ee Lipnik were killed in a terrible car crash Tuesday, their family members were seriously injured. Full Story
Camp Emunah Appoints New Directors
Camp Emunah has recently announced the appointment of new Executive Directors of the camp, along with a deep discount on summer camp tuition for Crown Heights residents.
Crash Leaves Delivery Van on Two Wheels
A delivery van from a local Crown Heights supermarket was involved in serious looking crash on East New York Avenue.
1,915 New Photos Released
RebbeDrive released a new photo collection of close to 2,000 pictures of the Rebbe, highlighting Farbrengens and Children Rallies. Full Story, Photos
Hundreds at R’ Mendel’s Levaya
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Levaya of Chana Kesselman, OB'M
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Mrs. Rivkah Neubort, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rivkah Neubort, OB”M, director of the Crown Heights Womens’ Chevra Kadisha. She was 74-years-old. Mrs. Neubort dedicated her life to her family and to serving Hashem with simcha. Mrs.
Chana Kesselman, 7, OB'M
With tremendous pain and sadness, we inform you of the very untimely passing of the young Shlucha Chana Kesselman, OB”M, from Greenville, South Carolina. She was 7-years-old.
$10K For Your Chassidus Essay
The Meaningful Life Center, directed by Rabbi Simon Jacobson, offers $10,000 for best essay and launches new student track. Full Story, Video
R’ Yisroel Plotnik, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Yisroel Plotnik, OB”M, a longtime resident of Crown Heights. He passed away today, Thursday, 24 Teves. He was 99-years-old.
Basil’s Kosher Revolution In CH
Despite the cold and rising snow on Thursday, Basil Pizza and Wine Bar hosted a multicultural celebration of food and wine at a grand debut of their new menu with a middle eastern & Israeli flair.
Camp Emunah Offers New Culinary Division
A new culinary division is being offered for the first time at the largest Chabad girls camp – Camp Emunah. The four week program is being offered to 9th and 10th graders.
Father of 6 Murdered in Terror Attack
Arutz Sheva A Jewish man about 35 years old, a father of six, died of his wounds following a shooting attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria this evening. The murdered man has been identified as Rabbi Raziel Shevach, HY”D, a resident of Samaria.
Mr. Reuvain (Ron) Tatarka, 58, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of Mr. Reuvain (Ron) Tatarka, OB”M, a members, supporter and pillar of the Chabad community in Melbourne. He passed away on Shabbos, 19 Teves, at the age of 58-years-old. Mr.
Mrs. Zlata Benjaminson, OB'M
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Zlata Benjaminson, OB”M, who has been living for a few years in Crown Heights. She passed away earlier today, Tuesday, 15 Teves. She was 94-years-old.
1000 Tzeirei Hashluchos Expected
The Shluchim Office is expecting some 1000 daughters of Shluchim at the annual Kinus Tzeirei Hashluchos in New York. Full Story
2,193 Take 2nd Pre-Chidon Test
A Record number of students have signed up for the international Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos. Full Story
Jewish Family Killed in Plane Crash
Arutz Sheva Five Jewish Americans from one family were among 10 Americans killed on Sunday in a plane crash in Costa Rica, Fox News reported, citing investigators and local media.