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Rabbi Shmuel Yosef Littman Plotkin, an elder Chossid from Crown Heights who was the first Shliach to Bardichev, passed away on Shabbos morning, 19 Tishrei, 5786. Levaya tonight, Motzei Shabbos, at 11 PM.
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Live at 9:30 PM ET: Crown Heights will come alive tonight, Motzei Shabbos, for the grand Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration — an unforgettable night of joy, music, and dancing. Live

Undaunted—the first comprehensive biography of the Friedeke Rebbe, is set for release after the Yom Tovim and had its exclusive pre-publication premiere at the National Jewish Retreat in Washington, D.C. Full Story

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

New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa got a warm welcome during a late-night visit to the Crown Heights neighborhood, visiting sukkahs and dancing on the street. Full Story, Photos, Video

Simchas Beis Hashoeva in Crown Heights on the second night of Chol Hamoed Sukkos was a celebration of Chassidic joy with people of all ages dancing away. Photos, Video

Prominent New York State and City officials, along with senior NYPD leadership, joined Crown Heights activist and government liaison Rabbi Chanina Sperlin for his annual Sukkos celebration on Thursday evening.
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SING Entertainment has announced that sales for this Sunday’s concert starring Benny Friedman have soared beyond 90%, with tickets expected to be bought out by Motzei Shabbos.
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Live at 7:30 PM ET: Crown Heights will come alive tonight, Thursday night, for the grand Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration — an unforgettable night of joy, music, and dancing. Live

A powerful coastal storm — a Nor’easter — is expected to impact the New York Tri-State area beginning Shabbos morning and lasting through Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain which could seriously impact many Sukkahs in the area. Full Story