2,000 Year Old Mikva Airlifted to Safety
A 2,000-year-old mikva in Israel’s Galilee region that provides the first-ever proof of Jewish religious life at that time, was airlifted to safety from a Galilee highway to a nearby Kibbutz.
September 2020 news archive
New headlines available — refreshHost The Rebbe’s Guest Eshel Handles the Rest!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE Every year, during Tishrei, Crown Heights takes on a festive air with the influx of thousands of guests from all over the world. The residents of the community take an active part in hosting these guests whether with places to sleep, invitations for meals or…
Matzeiva Erected for Rabbi Avraham Lider, OB'M
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$100K To Be Distributed to Crown Heights Families
With many Crown Heights families struggling to make Yom Tov, Keren Anash is stepping in to provide basic Yom Tov necessities. Thousands of dollars have already been distributed.
Rabbi Chaim Ciment, 90, OB'M
With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Chaim Ciment, OB”M, one of the Shluchim to Boston. He passed away on Shabbos, Ches Tishrei. He was 90-years-old.
R’ Yishay Kalachy, 69, OB'M
With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of R’ Yishay Kalachy, OB”M, who in recent years lived in Crown Heights. He passed away on Friday, Zayin Tishrei. He was 69-years-old. The Levaya took place today, and passed by 770 at around 1:00 PM.
Rabbi YY Backs Lider Family Campaign
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Rabbi Aryeh Laskey, 65, OB'M
With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Aryeh Laskey, of Detroit, Michigan. He passed away Wednesday night, Vov Tishrei. He was 65-years-old. He is survived by his wife and children. Baruch dayan ha’emes 201
Eshel Launches Charidy Campaign
CLICK HERE TO DONATE As Crown Heights residents, it was always our pride to host the Rebbe’s guests whenever they came. This year, things are quite different.
Watch the Ahavas Chesed Video Rabbi Lieder Never Got to See
Just days before their charidy campaign, Rabbi Lieder, the heart and soul of Ahavas Chesed passed away. In his final weeks, Rabbi Lieder partnered in creating this video to raise awareness for the impact and importance of Ahavas Chesed.
A Lifetime of Honoring Your Parents
After spending a month at his ill father’s bedside, Dr. Stuart Ditchek had merited a yechidus with the Rebbe. The Rebbe brought to light a common connection the two of them shared, and gave him an open invitation to visit.
Keren Anash – Coming Together to Provide For Our Community
When the community comes together to support their fellow community members experiencing hard times, Hiney Ma Tov U’mah Na’im. In the Gemara it is written: “Aniyeh Ircha Kodmim.” This teaches us that when it comes to Tzedakkah, one must prioritize their neighbors in need.
Fund Launched for Rabbi Lider’s Family
CLICK HERE TO DONATE On the first night of Rosh Hashana, Reb Avraham Lider, 61, OBM, the great heart behind the “Ahavas Chesed” organization, who for 35 years dedicated his life assisting others with medical emergencies, literally saving lives of thousands, passed away.
Levaya of Rabbi Lider Passes by 770
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Rabbi Avrohom Lider, 61, OB'M
With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Avrohom Lider, a well known activist in the Crown Heights community and the director of the Ahavas Chesed organization. He passed away Friday night from a sudden heart attack. He was 61-years-old.
770 Shul Releases Rosh Hashana Regulations
The gabboyim of the main shul at 770 have issued guidelines for Rosh Hashana, including how the tefillos will be run, outdoor minyonim, Tashlich and the Motzei Yom Tov Farbrengen.
15 Epic Yomim Norayim Songs You Must Listen To
Aside from these famous melodies we sing in shul, there classic and recent songs that are inspired by the Yomim Norayim. COLlive.com presents 15 epic songs that will warm your heart and soul. Video
3D Imaging Revolutionizes Esrog Shopping
Mogilevsky’s Esrogim has introduced a brand new, interactive feature that enables shoppers to examine esrogim from the comfort of their own homes.
$10,000 Cash or an Authentic Cartier Bracelet
The Mei Chaya Mushka Mega Auction will be drawing the winners of the two grand prizes tomorrow. Take part before it is too late! Full Story
Photos: R’ Kozominsky’s Levaya Passes by 770
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770 to Remain Open for Rosh Hashana
Following local doctors’ decision, the main shul at 770 will remain open for Yom Tov, with health regulations indoors, and additional minyonim outdoors. Following the main minyan, tekios will be blown outside using the Rebbe’s shofar.
770 Now Open for Davening Exclusively
The main Shul downstairs 770 will now be opened for davening and leining exclusively. All will be required to maintain proper social distancing and to wear a mask the entire time.
12 Pesukim Song – Free Audio Download
A new music video released on Thursday brings the 12 Pesukim alive for children, performed by the Temimim Boys Choir of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights, is now available in a free audio download. Full Story, Video
20,000 Translated Chumashim Included in Yom Tov Packages
The Jewish Community of Moscow is in midst of preparing tens of thousands of Yom Tov packages to bring Rosh Hashana to every Jewish home in Russia. Besides for foodstuffs, the packages will contain Torah study materials as well.