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Historic Treasures by Rabbi Sholom Ber Schapiro: What do we learn for the life of a Jew in Parshas Bereishis. Video

Crown Heights activist and Honorary NYPD Commissioner of Community Safety Devorah Halberstam hosted the top political and police brass at her annual Sukkah party on Chol Hamoed Sukkos. Full Story, Photos, Video

Beautiful paintings and portraits were showcased at the 8th outdoor Geulah Jewish Art Fair on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights on Chol Hamoed Sukkos. Full Story

This Tishrei, while the streets of Crown Heights pulsed with dangers and violence, one place stood apart. The Farbrengen Sukkah became a warm, spiritual refuge for over 300 boys a night. Full Story

A momentous gathering was held at Oholei Torah, attended by bochurim visiting for Tishrei, who listened attentively to senior and veteran Mashpi’im offering practical guidance on how to approach Avodas HaTefillah – the service of prayer. Full Story, Photos

Sights and scenes from preparations on Friday for Shabbos Bereishis 5786 in the Crown Heights neighborhood. Photos

On Thursday evening, leil shishi before Shabbos Bereishis, night-long farbrengens were held at the main shul of 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights for bochurim and Tishrei guests. Photos

A new booklet by Or Hachasidus for the first two parshios in the Torah marks the conclusion of sixty years since the Rebbe began the famous ‘Rashi Sichos.’  Full Story

Rabbi Moshe New, Shliach and director of the Montreal Torah Center, reflects on Simchas Torah 5738 with the Rebbe. He recalls the Rebbe’s heartfelt Sicha, delivered from his room on Motzei Yom Tov via live hookup. Full Story, Video

Talmidim, fathers, and rabbeim of Tomchei Temimim joined together for a night of dancing, song, and true Simchas Yom Tov.
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