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Famed philanthropist and Chabad supporter Mr. George Rohr was seen being Menachem Avel the Rosenfeld brothers who traveled from around the world following the passing of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Rosenfeld OBM.
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Information to be Menachem Avel the Kalmanson Family
The Kalmanson Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of Reb Mottel Kalmanson OBM. Times and location in extended article.
New Enagement!
Shneur Cohen (Charlotte, NC) to Tova Farro (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:00pm at The Arches 1394 S. John Pl
New Engagement!
Menachem Rabonowitz (Kfar Chabad) to Chani Braun (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday, 8:30pm at 1349 President Street
Alternate Side Parking Suspended for A Holiday
Alternate side parking regulations will be is suspended for a holiday, from Monday to Tuesday, March 31 to April 1. Parking meters will remain in effect.
PSA: Street Paving To Return To Crown Heights This Week
Road paving will take place in the area of Crown Heights this week, bringing with it expected traffic and noise disturbances.
Did you say the ‘Nasi’ Today? (Alef 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.
LIVE 12:00 PM ET: Top Finalists from 26 Countries Compete for International Torah Title
The high-stakes event culminates a program that reached over 4,000 young scholars across 250 communities—many the only Jewish students in their schools, studying independently amid growing challenges facing Jewish youth.
BDE: Reb Mottel Kalmanson, 85, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Reb Mottel (Mordechai Leib) Kalmanson OBM, a true Lubavitcher chosid who would organize the annual Shpoler Zaide seduah in Crown Heights. He passed way on Shabbos, Chof Tes Adar, 5785.
Reports On Social Media Indicate That Murderers Of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HY’D T Be Put To Death
Rumors on social media began reporting Friday that a death sentence had been issued by the United Arab Emirates for the three murderers of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan HY’D. Some reports claim the sentence has already been carried out.
Security camera footage of diners and staff at Chabad of Bangkok’s kosher dairy restaurant fleeing as the 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the region. Chabad of Thailand
Massive 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Thailand; Jewish Community Reported Safe
A massive 7.7 earthquake rocked Thailand and nearby Myanmar midday Friday local time. Shocking videos from Bangkok show a 33-story building under construction in the Thai capital buckle and collapse. Thai authorities say at least 10 people have died in Bangkok, and many are feared buried under the collapsed structure and two other construction sites.
Young Menace Harasses and Assaults Multiple People In Lefferts Park Friday, NYPD Catches Accomplice
A young menace has begun terrorizing the area, with his latest crime involving stealing a ball before threatening to stab people and ultimately assaulting a Jewish boy.
Third and Fourth Generation Emissaries Set Up Shop in Charlotte, NC
Rabbi Sholom Ber and Mushka Pevzner, along with their son, Mendel, have recently moved to Charlotte, NC, to open a new Chabad center.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – This Shabbos Eat Three Kugels Because of the Three Events
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Amid Challenges, Global Jewish Families Gather at the Ohel to Draw Inspiration, Marking the Start of Uplifting Weekend
The CKids International Shabbaton began with more than 1,000 children and parents gathering at the Ohel—many for the first time—where they listened to personal reflections, and took time for heartfelt prayer before launching a weekend of Jewish learning, community, and pride.
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Chaya Mushka Hecht from Prospect Heights, Brooklyn had a baby boy!
Moment of Silence Becomes Law in Kentucky
A bill to enact a Moment of Silence in Kentucky passed with a bipartisan majority in both houses of legislature. The new law establishes “a moment of silence or reflection” in all public schools, “encouraging parents and guardians to provide guidance” to their children as to how to utilize the moment of contemplation.
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