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Retraction: Rabbi Braun’s Smicha Not Destroyed After All

Purim 2011: New developments have been unfolding regarding the bizarre incident in which Rabbi Mendel Shagalow was seen ripping up a document believed to be Rabbi Braun’s Semicha, as reported here on CrownHeights.info. As it turns out, the document that Rabbi Shagalow had destroyed was actually Rabbi Braun’s grocery shopping list.

Tzfatim Apologize for the Shomrim Six Blood Libel

Purim 2011: In a stunning turn of events, Mendel Hendel offered a public apology for the blood libel and the ensuing hardships that he and his cronies inflicted upon the six Shomrim members who were ultimately found not guilty of the charges in court.

Ben-Abou Buys 770

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Purim 2011: In his ongoing quest to buy out every commercial property in Crown Heights, Itzik Ben-Abou, the owner of Kol Tuv, Empire Kosher and Kingston Pizza purchased has purchased 770.