2 men were apprehended by Crown Heights Shmira and the NYPD after attempting to force their way into a Crown Heights home on Sunday afternoon while armed with knives. Full Story, Photos, Video
We are saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Feiga Gittel Konikov, the matriarch of a Chabad family, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who had served on Shlichus in Springfield, Massachusetts. She passed away on Sunday afternoon, 5 Cheshvan 5783.
Mrs. Vichne (“Winnie”) Gourarie, of Johannesburg, South Africa, passed away this morning, Friday, 3 Cheshvan 5783. She was 88. Mrs. Gourarie was born in the chassidishe town of Dokshitz, to her parents Rabbi Yirmiyohu and Rochel Leah Aloy.
Over 800 participants in 40 Chabad communities and Chabad Houses have joined the next six-month curriculum of the Chabad branch of the Semichas Chaver program.
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The first Jewish Music Festival in Downtown Portland, Oregon took place on Chol Hamoed Sukkos, organized by Chabad of Portland and featuring 8th Day singing their hits for 1,000 attendees. Full Story, Photos, Video
2 audio tracks of Sichos, 20 and 23 minutes long respectively, have been discovered and published for the first time 53 years after they were recorded. Full Story
On Simchat Torah, a total of 270 shuls were visited by over 1500 Chabad Chasidim, who marched from 770 Eastern Parkway and brought the Rebbe’s message and the Joy of Yom Tov to thousands of Jews around New York.
New York City’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal workers was enacted illegally and employees who were fired for refusing to comply must be immediately reinstated with back pay, a state judge has ruled.
1000 Bochurim joined for a Seder Sichos in 770 wrapping up the month of Tishrei. 2 dollars of the Rebbe were raffled off among the participants.
“It'll Be Alright,” the newest release by singer-songwriter Moti Muchnik, a 16-year-old shliach from Oxnard, CA, is an uplifting song that encourages every individual to strengthen their trust in Hashem. Full Story, Audio
A pickup truck driving on Eastern Parkway fatally struck a person Sunday evening, shutting down the Parkway for hours.
A sneaky driver managed to slip away from the scene of a crash in Crown Heights Motzei Shabbos after pulling a switch with another person.
Mrs. Zesal Nerenberg will be sitting shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of her sister Minda Hinda (Marla) Sommer OBM on Sunday October 23rd. Location: 1365 Carroll St. Apt 2A Time: 4:00pm until 9:00pm She can also be reached at: 248.219.7971 92
Close to 1,000 people turned out for Ezer Mizion's Bone Marrow Registry drive in Crown Heights on Thursday, as they seek a life-saving stem cell match for 6 people. Full Story
Following the main minyan on Hoshana Rabba morning, 770’s large zal was closed and cleared out to prepare for the many thousands who will attend hakafos.
After a night of dancing and reciting Tehillim, anash and bochurim filled 770 on Sunday morning, Hoshana Rabba, to daven shacharis and recite the extended hoshanos for the day.
In a remarkable farbrengen on the night of Simchas Torah 5747, the Rebbe spoke about the significance of a Rebbe and the potential for Moshiach to arrive imminently, while cried considerably during the sichos.
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Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? A loyal Anash.org reader compiled a comprehensive list of over 100 fun and family-oriented things to do and places to go that your family will love.
135 new Rabbis celebrated a “Chag Ha’Semicha” ceremony Sunday night in Oholei Torah in Crown Heights, along with the completion of the second cohort of Machon Limud Halacha Lemaan Yilmedu. Full Story, Photos, Video
Ita Bistritzky, the infant daughter of Rabbi Chanoch and Cherrie (nee Sputz) Bistritzky of New Haven, CT, passed away on Yom Kippur, 5783. The Levaya will take place on Friday in Crown Heights, passing by 770 at 9:45 AM and continuing on to Montefiore Cemetery.
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Dozens of Crown Heights residents attended the Levayah, of Rivka Siegel, a resident of Crown Heights for over 40 years, who passed away on Yom Kippur, 5783 at the age of 76 Rivka was a member of the Crown Heights community for over 40 years and was a beloved friend to many.
