Tonight: Begin Saying ‘Tal Umotor’

In Maariv tonight, the 5th of Kislev, we begin saying Vesein Tal Umotor Livrocho in Shmoneh Esrei. A guide including some of the Halochos regarding this change, and if one had forgotten to make it, was compiled by Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Magid Shiur in the Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia.

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Info to Be Menachem Avel Levertov Family

The Levertov family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their father and husband, R’ Shlom Levertov, OBM, at 808 Mongomery Street, 2nd floor. Shacharis: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 9:30. Mincha: 2 Minyanim at 4:00, and 2 Minyanim at 4:15. Maariv: 2 Minyanim […]

Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Thursday

Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Thursday, November 24, for Thanksgiving. The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 25, is not a holiday. Alternate side parking regulations, parking meters and all other parking regulations will be in effect.

Rebbe’s Teachings to Be Studied in Mashpia’s Memory

On Sunday, 19 Cheshvon, the Chabad-Lubavitch community lost one of its most influential and scholarly members, Rabbi Elimelech Zweibel, OBM.  In his memory, the Rabbinical College of America, where he taught for half a century, has instituted a “chaluka” of the Rebbe’s teachings to be learned over the next 12 months.

Wednesday: Rally at the Ohel

On Wednesday, 15 Cheshvan (November 16), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12, featuring crafts, a raffle, Sandwiches and an amazing program. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.

Info to Be Menachem Avel Scheinfeld Family

The Scheinfeld family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their father, Reb Moty, OBM, at 471 Empire Blvd. Four minyanim needed: Shacharis – 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am and 8:45am. Mincha – two minyanim at 3:15pm, two minyanim at 4:15pm. Maariv – two minyanim at 5:25pm, […]

Video: I Have Ulcerative Colitis, Let’s Talk

Comedian Mendy Pellin engages in some bathroom talk to reveal a little-known condition he has called Ulcerative Colitis. He invites the community to an event he will headline later this month in Crown Heights, which he hopes will raise awareness of this condition among members of the Orthodox-Jewish community.