14 | April | 2016 | CrownHeights.info – Chabad News, Crown Heights News, Lubavitch News

Letter & Spirit: Promoting the Health Benefits of Bris Milah

In this week’s edition of Letter and Spirit, we present a letter from the Rebbe in which he discusses the concept of ta’amei ha’mitzvos – and in particular as it relates to the mitzvah of a bris milah. Should we promote the health benefits of a mitzvah in order to encourage Jews to perform it? The letter was written in English through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by the latter’s son-in-law, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.

Posted to Letter and Spirit on April 14, 2016

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New Engagement!

Yosef Silverman (Dobbs Ferry, NY) to Miri Futerfas (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street

Srully and Sara (nee Laber) Myhill from Inverrary, FL had a baby girl!

New Engagement!

Chaim Pinson (Crown Heights) to Cheli Peles (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 7:00pm at 1398 Carroll Street

Nasoniel and Nechama Nerenberg from Remsen Village had a baby boy!

Yisroel and Rishi Cohen from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 456 Montgomery St #3

Shlomo and Bracha (nee Cohen) Torenheim from Crown Heights had a baby boy!

New Engagement!

Menachem Forster (Kingston, PA) to Leah Myers (Bratislava, Slovakia) L’Chaim: Sunday, Nov. 24th, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana

Levi and Dassy (nee Light) Tennenhaus from Hollywood Lakes, FL had a baby girl.

New Engagement!

Avromi Rendler (Crown Heights) to Sara Levy (Crown Heights)

New Engagement!

Shmuel Moscovici (Montreal, Canada) to Malka Towers (Leeds, UK)

New Engagement!

Yaacov Brooks (Edgware, London, UK) to Rosie Rimler (Pomona, NY)

Zevi and Cheved (nee Lew) Greenwald from Pittsburgh, PA had a baby boy!

New Engagement!

Mendel Azimov (South Brunswick, NJ) to Liba Wilowik (Baltimore, MD) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Shmueli and Toby (nee Carciente) Lisbon from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

Shmuli and Chana (nee Saacks) Adelman from Kingston, PA had a baby boy!

Yossi and Chaya (nee Hirsch) Lebovic from Crown Heights had a baby girl!

New Engagement!

Ariel Stein (Brooklyn, NY) to Tziporah Epelbaum (Buenos Aires, Argentina) L’Chaim: Monday, Nov. 11th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Jewish Man Randomly Assaulted in a Suspected Hate Crime

A Jewish man was punched in the face in a sudden and unprovoked attack by two black teenagers. The victim apprehended one of his assailants, who was arrested and police are considering charging him with a hate crime.

Posted to Crime, Videos on April 14, 2016

At left is a picture of the Tzemach Tzedek in a calendar published by Mesora, Lodz (Poland). On the right is an 1886 lithograph printed in Vilna and accompanied by authorization of the Russian censor, dated Oct. 30, 1886. This picture was likely printed in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the passing of the Tzemach Tzedek.

The Life and Legacy of the Tzemach Tzedek, 150 Years Later

Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, known as the Tzemach Tzedek, was the third leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. A flurry of activity exploring the multifaceted life of this great Jewish leader marks the 150th year of his passing on the 13th of Nissan (which this year corresponds to Thursday, April 21), just prior to Passover of 1866.

Posted to Chabad News on April 14, 2016

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Nigun 101: A Conversation with Velvel Pasternak

For over 50 years, Velvel Pasternak has produced, arranged, conducted and published Jewish music of all types. He was a pioneer in recording some of the first records of Nigunim for Lubavitch, the Nichoach series, as well as for Bobov, Modzitz, and Ger. In this video, Velvel shares his own story and history with writing and conducting Jewish and Chassidic music.

Posted to Videos on April 14, 2016

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A Model Practice Seder Made of Chocolate

Mrs. Raizel Schusterman, of Peabody, MA, was looking for something more exciting than the run-of-the-mill model Seders she had been doing for years with her Hebrew school students. During a conversation with a friend, she came up with the answer: Chocolate.

Posted to Chabad News, Photo Galleries, Shlichus on April 14, 2016

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Sun, Nov 24, 8pm

L'chaim

Menachem Forster (Kingston, Pa) to Leah Myers (Bratislava, Slovakia)

Ulam Chana

Sun, Nov 24, 7pm

L'chaim

Chaim Pinson (Crown Heights) to Cheli Peles (Crown Heights)

1398 Carroll Street

Tue, Nov 19, 9pm

Frumprov

Anshei Lubavitch

Yoni Chanowitz

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Join us for FrumProv, evening of stand-up comedy featuring both renowned comedians and exciting up-and-coming talent! Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9 PM 578 Albany Ave (bet. Midwood and Rutland) $20 in advance, $30 at the door The night will also include a fun improv session and an open mic, giving you a chance to showcase your own comedic skills! Whether you're a comedy aficionado or just looking for a good time, this event promises to deliver plenty of laughs. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frumprov-crown-heights-tickets-1072144165059 Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mon, Nov 18, 8pm

Yartzeit Event For R' Moshe Gottlieb Obm

1349 President Street

The Gottlieb Family invites the Crown Heights community to join them for a Yartzeit event memorializing R' Moshe Gottlieb OBM. The event will take place in Crown Heights on Monday, November 18th, at 8:00pm.

Thu, Nov 14, 8pm

L'chaim

Mendel Azimov (South Brunswick, Nj) to Liba Wilowik (Baltimore, Md)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Mon, Nov 11, 8pm

L'chaim

Ariel Stein (Brooklyn, Ny) to Tziporah Epelbaum (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Sun, Nov 10, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Yonason Tamrin (Moscow, Russia) to Rivkah Laufer (Brooklyn, Ny)

Eshel

Thu, Nov 7, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Sholom Piekarski (Kensington, Brooklyn) to Mussia Kvin (Miami, Fl)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Wed, Nov 6, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Yaakov Shalom Lifshitz (Atlanta, Ga) to Devorah Leah Yeshayahu (Vancouver, Canada)

Jewish Childrens Museum

Wed, Nov 6, 8pm

L'chaim

Mendel Rodal (Crown Heights) to Batsheva Zaltzman (Toronto, Canada)

FREE

Tue, Nov 5, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Ari Bastomski (Los Angeles, Ca) to Mimi Palace (Crown Heights)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Mon, Nov 4, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Mendel Benjaminson (Glenview, Il) to Chana Levertov (Austin, Tx)

Ulam Chana

Mon, Nov 4, 8pm

L'chaim

Mendel Goldberg (Crown Heights) to Chana Brackman (Oxford, Uk)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Mon, Nov 4, 8pm

L'chaim

Uziel Leiter (Efrat, Ey) to Stera Goldschmidt (Dallas, Tx)

The Arches 1394 S. Johns Pl

Sun, Nov 3, 8pm

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Mutik Schusterman (Atlanta, Ga) to Shaina Gurary (Montreal, Canada)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Mon, Oct 28, 8pm

L'chaim

Memke Azoulay (Montreal, Quebec) to Leeba Farkash (Issaquah, Wa)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Mon, Oct 14, 7pm

L'chaim

Hirshel Morosow (Crown Heights) to Mushkie Wagner (Toronto, Canada)

Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave

Volodymyr Groysman with Rabbi Shaul Horowitz

Ukraine Gets First Jewish Prime Minister in History

For the first time in its history, Ukraine has a Jewish Prime Minister. Volodymyr Groysman was elected this morning by the Rada, Ukraine’s Parliament, after former Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk stepped down amid corruption allegations relating to a secret bank account in Panama.

Posted to Chabad News, Jewish News on April 14, 2016

Fire Safety Topic of Pre-Passover Meeting with FDNY

The New York City Fire Department hosted a pre-Passover meeting with leaders and activists representing Jewish communities all over the city. The meeting was presided over by FDNY Chief James E. Leonard.

Posted to Communal Matters, Photo Galleries on April 14, 2016

Oholei Torah Saluted at Annual Gala Dinner

On Sunday, March 20, hundreds of parents, alumni, faculty members and friends of Oholei Torah gathered to salute the flagship Chabad educational institute at its annual gala dinner.

Posted to Chabad News, Photo Galleries on April 14, 2016

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Did You Say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Vav Nissan)

From the Safer Haminhagim: Every day from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until the twelfth of the month, one reads the passage that describes the offering brought on that day by a particular Nasi, or tribal prince, for the dedication of the altar of the Mishkan. Yehi Ratzon in the Extended Article.

Posted to PSA, Something Jewish on April 14, 2016

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Missing Girls Welcomed Back to School

Beis Chana, the girls’ high school division of Lubavitch Educational Center of Miami, spent Tuesday giving thanks in the aftermath of the great miracle that they experienced with the safe return of two students who had gone missing during a Shabbos afternoon walk in Orlando, during the school’s annual Shabbaton.

Posted to Chabad News, Photo Galleries on April 14, 2016

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Here’s My Story: Nothing to Fear

Rabbi Koppel Bacher has been an influential leader of the South African Jewish community for over 50 years. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in Brooklyn in October of 2010.

Posted to Something Jewish on April 14, 2016