With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Schmul Osher Begun OBM, a dedicated Shliach in São Paulo, Brazil who dedicated himself incessantly to the education of Jewish youth and the construction of community life. He passed away over Shabbos, the 12th of Tishrei, 5786, following an extended illness. Updated with Levaya information.
President Trump announced over Shabbos that Israel had agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” in Gaza, adding that a cease-fire and hostage exchange would begin once Hamas confirms the deal.
Aryeh Leib Bolshinikov (Lod, EY) to Sarah Sinrot (Boyton Beach, FL)
Before an important rabbinical convention in Petersburg, Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah was taken aback by the amount of time and energy her husband was investing. “You cannot recreate the entire world!” she exclaimed.
Unlike broad shidduch platforms, this group is tailored for singles in their late 20s through early 40s, ensuring participants are among peers in similar life stages. By narrowing the age range, the group fosters a more realistic environment for meaningful introductions.
Yagdil Torah of Crown Heights has published a Kovetz Limud for Yud Gimmel Tishrei in both Hebrew and English for use by anash. Yud Gimmel Tishrei is the yahrtzeit of the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn, known as the “Rebbe Maharash”.
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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.
Yisroel and Toby Menkes from Montreal, Canada had a baby girl!
A CrownHeights.info poll of voters in the Crown Heights Jewish community regarding their plans for the upcoming mayoral election brought back some surprising results this week. Just over half reported they will vote Cuomo, while over 36% said they will be voting for Sliwa.
To conclude the Aseres Yemei Teshuva, Tomchei Temimim hosted a special Seder Nigunim, led by the renowned Rabbi Shmuly Hurwitz, whose heartfelt singing uplifted the room. He was accompanied by Hatomim Yosef Adelist.
The Sukkah will be located at Terminal 4, on the East side of the Arrivals level. It will be available throughout Chol Hamoed . A Lulav and Esrog will also be available on the premises for those who need to make a Bracha.
The following story which I heard from a son of HaRav Hachossid Reb Michoel Vishedsky, when I went to be Menachem Avel the family on his petira this year on Rosh Hashanah, brings out the Chasidic interpretation of ‘machashavah tova hakodosh boruch hu mitzarfa l’maasu’ clearly.
The online version of the magazine is now available for you to read and enjoy. Take a look inside and experience the energy of Tomchei Temimim as it continues to grow higher and higher.
Guidelines previously approved by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board in June took effect on Wednesday, raising one-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments by 3.5% and two-year leases by 6.25%.
At a magnificent 21,000 square feet, this Chabad House will be the first ever Jewish Student Center at Rowan University, and is spearheaded by Rabbi Hersh and Mrs. Fraidy Loschak.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Tova Preger OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and wife of the legendary chossid and Baal Tzedaka R’ Nochum Preger OBM. She passed away on Motzei Yom Kippur, 5786.
