Chabad Schools Worldwide: Now Is The Time To Join!

At the headquarters of the International Tanya Campaign for Children in Israel and the United States preparations for the academic school year 2007-2008 are accelerating.

At this time of year the schools are focusing on preparing the curriculum for the new semester and it has been reported that there is a major interest for students to participate in the Tanya program.

Baruch Dayan HaEmes – Devorah Steinmetz OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Devorah Steinmetz devoted director of the Crown Heights Bikkur Cholim for many years and wife of Rabbi Zvi Meir (Zvi Yair) Steinmetz OBM. She passed away at 6:00am this morning and was 88 years old.

She is survived by her daughters Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim Mrs. Judy Lazar (Milan, Italy), Mrs. Rochel Yaffe and Mrs. Esther Tauber.

The levayah will be today and leave Shomrei Hadas at 1:30pm, and pass 770 at 2:00pm

Boruch Dayan HaEmes

Notice from the Stock, Moskowitz and Perlmutter Families:

This Thursday (Tomorrow), the 8th of Iyar (April 26) marks the “Shloishim” of our dear mother Matel (Martha) Stock, a’h.

The Hakamas Hamatzeiva will take place at the Montefiore Cemetary at 5:30 P.M. This also corresponds with the birthday of our dearly beloved Shimshon a’h.

May we meet at simchas only from now on! Mashiach now!

Info to be Menachem Avel the family of Mrs Charitonow OBM

The family of Mrs Rochel Charitonow OBM will be sitting Shiva at 630 Empire Blvd [between Kingston and Albany aves].

She is survived by her daughters Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim Mrs. Bella Rubashkin (Crown Heights) Mrs Dusia Vogel (London, England) Mrs Leah Dubrowski (Crown Heights) and Mrs Etel Krasnianski (Philadelphia, PA)

Shacharis: 7am Mincha: 7:30pm and Maariv: Bezmana

Tel: 718-756-1535
Fax: 718-228-6164
Email: charitonow@gmail.com

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.

Baruch Dayan HaEmes – Mrs Charitonow OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rochel Charitonow of Crown Heights.

She is survived by her daughters Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim Mrs. Bella Rubashkin (Crown Heights) Mrs Dusia Vogel (London, England) Mrs Leah Dubrowski (Crown Heights) and Mrs Etel Krasnianski (Philadelphia, PA).

The Levaya will be today, Wednesday and will be passing 770 at about 4 in the afternoon,

Boruch Dayan HaEmes

Nechama’s Closet – Making a Difference!

In 1997 Nechama Leiter (nee Brand), the daughter of Nochum and Chana, passed away at the tender age of 32. Nechama was a caring, gifted person who was very particular in the mitzvah of tznius. She was a picture of grace and elegance and it is in her memory that Nechama’s Closet was established.

For the past nine years Nechama’s Closet has successfully helped countless kallahs and women with Sheva Brochos, Shabbos and Yom Tov clothing. We have recently started providing sheitels for kallahs and women.

Continued in the Extended Article!

Info to be Menachem Avel the Clapman Family

The Family of R. Mendel Clapman OBM will be sitting shiva at 1194 E 15th St [between aves K and L].

Shachris: 8:00 am and 9:00 am
Mincha: 1:45 pm and 7:15 pm
Maariv: Bizmana

Phone: (718) 252-2843

Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehee besochom

Baruch Dayan Haemes – R. Mendel Clapman OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of R. Mendel Clapman OBM of Flatbush.

He is survived by his wife Bina and his children, R. Yehuda Clapman (Crown Heights), Chana Leah Chaifetz (Flatbush) and R. Binyomin Clapman (Far Rockaway, NY).

The Levaya will be Today, Friday, from Shomrei Hadaas at 12:00pm.

Baruch Dayan Haemes

Shiur in Yiddish for all Bochurim by Reb Yoel

Yeshivah Bochurim in Crown Heights for Pesach, have a rare opportunity to get a taste of the Rebbe’s father Harav Levi Yitzchok’s Torah. This is in conjunction with the birthday of Reb Levi Yitzchok on Friday, 18 Nissan.

Rabbi Yoel Kahn will give a Shiur in Likutei Levi Yitzchok, bringing out its deep Kabbalistic approach in a clear and understandable way.

The Shiur will take place Today, Thursday at the Kolel at 8:00 P.M.

A Kosher Un Frailichen Pesach!

Erev Pesach Times

The following times are for the Brooklyn, NY area:

Last time to Eat Chometz: 10:51 AM
Last time to burn and sell Chometz: 11:55 AM

For times specific to your region visit Chabad.org’s Zmanim calendar by Clicking Here!

Today: Entertainment for Children in ULY

In honor of the Yom Hahilula of the Tzemach Tzedek the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council and Lubavicher Yeshiva Present the ‘Small Wonders Puppet Theater’

It will take place today, Sunday, at 1:00pm in Lubavitcher Yeshiva at 570 Crown Street (on the corner of Albany Ave.) admission is $2. 12:30 to 1:00 there will be a lunch served with a choice of Tuna, Peanut Butter or Salami sandwiches, at $1 a sandwich and $1 a drink.

Yud Aleph Nissan – 26th Birthday of the Children’s Sefer Torah Campaign

The Children’s Sefer Torah Campaign was founded by the Rebbe at a farbrengen on Yud Aleph Nissan 5741 (1981), Shnas Hakhel.

The central purpose of the campaign is achdus (unity). Achdus brings blessing.

More in the Extended Article.

Central 11th of Nissan Farbrengen

The central Yud Aleph Nissan Farbrengen in New York will be held in Campus Chomesh in Crown Heights this Thursday night at 9:30pm. In honor of the Rebbe’s birthday the gathering will be attended by Rabbis and Mashpiim, Anash and Tmimim, who will Farbreng together in a spirit of unity. As in former years the central Farbrengen is being arranged by the International Agudas Chassidei Chabad.

Full flyer in the Extended Article.