Shabbos at the Besht: The Halachos of Shofar
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Berel Levin will lead a discussion on the topic: The Halachos of Shofar.
On Shloshim, Campaign to Help Bereaved Family
Avremi Groner, a devoted husband and beloved father of five young children, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer earlier this year. After several months battling the illness, he sadly passed away. Today is his Shloshim, marking a month since his passing and the family has launched a campaign to raise much needed funds.
Need a Shidduch? Devorah Benjamin Will Daven at the Ohel
Elul is the Chodesh Harachamim, the month of mercy, a time when ‘the King is in the field’ and hears our Tefillos with a broad smile. It is also the month of Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li. All of us know someone who needs a Shidduch, and a special time, place and Zechus together can bring that Brocho.
Shabbos at the Besht: K’siva Vachasima Tova
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Bentzion Elisha will lead a discussion on the topic – K’siva Vachasima Tova: A writer’s insights to writing and finalizing a good and sweet year for oneself through the use of contemporary soul stories.
City to Spray for Zika and West Nile
To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile and Zika viruses, the Health Department will spray pesticide from trucks in Crown Heights on Wednesday, September 21 between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am the following morning, weather permitting.
FDA Discovers Systemic Problems at Ossie’s
The Food and Drug Administration has issues and alert and immediately suspending the registration and authorization of SM Fish Corp. – which produces many seafood based ready to eat products under the brands of Ossie’s and Ossie’s Gourmet. An inspection by the FDA revealed the facility to be widely contaminated with Listeria, a germ that can cause a rare but serious, sometimes fatal illness.
Shabbos at the Besht: My Miracle Story of 9/11
This Shabbos at the Besht, Mr. David Schweke will lead a discussion on the topic – My Miracle Story of 9/11.
Industry Veteran Shares Safety Tips for School Buses
Rabbi Moshe Shomer was the owner of a school bus company in Toronto for 30 years, usually operating a fleet of over 20 buses. Now semi-retired and living in Crown Heights, Rabbi Shomer compiled a list of school bus safety tips for both students and parents, culled from his decades of experience, which he offered to share with the Crown Heights community as the new school year begins.
Alternate Side Rules Suspended Monday-Wednesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Monday through Wednesday, September 12-14, for a Muslim holiday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Shabbos at the Besht: Teshuvah in the Light of Chassidus
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Naftaly Silberberg will lead a discussion on the topic – Teshuvah in the light of chassidus.
‘Lamternchik’ Project Comes to Florida
With nearly 300 Anash couples participating, Florida will become the fourth pilot city of the Lamternchik (lamplighter) project.
Tomorrow, Labor Day Monday, hundreds of thousands will be attending the annual West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights. Celebrations begin Sunday evening and run through Monday night. CrownHeights.info has compiled all the info you need to know in order to navigate the gridlocked neighborhood.
Sun. & Mon. Parking Rules and Regulations
Tomorrow, Labor Day Monday, hundreds of thousands will be attending the annual West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights. Celebrations begin Sunday evening and run through Monday night. CrownHeights.info has compiled all the info you need to know in order to navigate the gridlocked neighborhood.
Shabbos at the Besht: Chasidisher Elul
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Shmuel Pevzner, Director of Merkaz Avrechim, will lead a discussion on the topic – Chasidisher Elul.
Fund Set Up on Behalf of Feldman Family
In the aftermath of the tragic loss of 13-year-old Avrohom Chaim Feldman, OBM, friends of the family and fellow Mispallelim at Empire Shteibel have set up a funding campaign to help ease the financial burden of the Levaya and burial, as well as other expenses.
Shabbos at the Besht: Mezuzah – Mitzvah or Protection?
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Fishel Oster, Magid Shiur in Oholei Torah and a Mashpia to yungerliet in Crown Heights, will lead a discussion on the topic: Mezuzah – Mitzvah or Protection?
Shabbos at the Besht: Tu B’Av and Chof Av
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Seligson will lead a discussion on the topic of Tu B’Av and Chof Av.
New from JEM: Undaunted
Next Wednesday, 20 Av, marks 72 years since the passing of the Rebbe’s father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, OBM. This week, leading up to his Yahrtzeit, JEM is pleased to present a fascinating WhatsApp series on Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s profound impact on the Rebbe’s teachings, and the generations that follow.
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