CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Due to the annual West Indian American Day Parade on Labor Day in Crown Heights there will be a slew of driving and parking regulation changes.
Rabbi Elazar Green has climbed ladders to the top of towering silos, stood atop tractor-trailers and peered at the inner workings of flour-milling machines. As a kosher inspector, he is a stickler for thoroughness and details. He has to be.
A new Sefer Torah was completed Sunday afternoon, in memory of Mrs. Ettel Gurari OBM, mother of Rabbi Mordechai Gurari the Rov of Chevra Shas. The Torah was completed in his home on Empire, and a procession with live music made its way to the Shul.
This Sunday the CH Shaimos truck will be parked on Kingston and President from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Have Sheimos and can’t wait for Pesach? Here is your chance to get it out of your house before Yom Tov!
Shluchim, Anash and Mekurovim from all over western Ukraine gathered last night in the small village of Mezhibuzh to pray at the Baal Shem Tov’s graveside and recite inspirational Slichos in the Baal Shem Tov’s Shul (which was rebuilt a few years ago after having been destroyed during WWII).
At the wedding of Yossi Lazarus and Kim Melamed, which took place about a month ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, the father of the bride got up to give his blessings to the new couple, but instead of a speech – a surprise musical performance ensued.
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Yisroel Poezepoff, OBM, of Los Angeles, CA.
Motzai Shabbos marked the beginning of the reciting of Slichos, and in 770 it began with the customary Farbrengens before the prayers began after midnight.
Bochurim at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunoy, France dance joyously prior to the midnight recitation of Slichos.
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