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Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was warmly welcomed by Yeshiva bochurim from Israel while visiting 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights on Thursday, as part of a visit to the United States. Full Story, Photos

Watch: Mrs. Bronya Shaffer of Crown Heights recalls witnessing the Rebbe’s reunion with his mother, speaking about taboo topics, being sent to Russia with a female companion, and finding strength in the tragic death of her husband. Video

Shlomo Hecht, a talented young keyboardist, has recently relocated from California to the New York area and is making a name for himself playing at events and simchas in Crown Heights. Full Story

Insights from Toras Harav Levi Yitzchok Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father, presented by Shliach Rabbi Dovid Dubov of New Jersey, for Parshas Shemini: Why does the snake crawl on its belly? Full Story, Video

Despite protests from anti-Israel and liberal groups, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir received a warm welcome in Florida and is expected to visit Brooklyn’s Crown Heights and Boro Park neighborhoods on Thursday.

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The L’Chaim of Moshe Korf of Delray Beach, FL and Rivky Sirota of Crown Heights took place at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in Crown Heights. Photos

Chassidus in Color competition featured submissions: Naomi Estrin, 17 of Lauderhill, FL: “Ties of Eternity” and Maya Fuchs, Alpharetta, Georgia: “Niggun shel Geulah/A Melody of Redemption.” Full Story

Mordechai Shapiro and Zusha performed a sold-out concert in Brooklyn over Chol Hamoed that attendees say has completely raised the bar in the Jewish concert scene.
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A meat product manufactured by Shor HaBor is currently being sold in local stores bearing the CHK certification logo, including a “Kosher for Passover” label — despite not being under their supervision.
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Ilana Bluming, a vibrant young mother of five, including a three-week-old newborn, suddenly suffered a devastating stroke on Pesach. Full Story