Tonight: Nittel Nacht
A friendly reminder to our dear readers: Tonight is “Nittel Nacht,” and the Chabad custom is not to learn Torah so as not to “add Chayus” to impurity.
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Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Wednesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Wednesday, December 25, for the non-Jewish holiday.
Tonight: Urgent Gathering over ‘Call of the Shofar’
An urgent gathering has been called by Chabad Rabbonim and community leaders over the recent revelations that members of the community, notably Yeshiva educators and their students, have participated in certain “cult gatherings” that are antithetical to the Chabad Derech.
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Shabbos at the Besht: The Need for Authenticity
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Schochet will lead a discussion on the topic: Successful leadership vs. failed leadership: Childhood, adolescence, adulthood and the need for authenticity.
Wednesday: Rally at the Ohel
This Wednesday, the 15th of Teves (December 18), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:30pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended citywide tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17, to facilitate snow removal. Parking meters will remain in effect throughout the City.
Shabbos at the Besht: Chasidus as Therapy
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Zalman Abraham will lead a discussion on the topic: Aliba D’nafshei – Chasidus as therapy to transform your life.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Today
Alternate Side Parking Regulations are suspended citywide today – Tuesday, December 10 – to facilitate snow removal. Parking meters remain in effect.
Shabbos at the Besht: Is It Okay to Be Fat?
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Miller will lead a discussion on the topic: Is It Okay to Be Fat?
PSA: Popular Left Turn Now Illegal
A route that is popular among Crown Heights residents returning from Borough Park and Flatbush has just been rendered illegal by the City’s Dept. of Transportation. Violators have been issued fines of $130 and received two points on their driver’s licence.
File photo: Deputy Inspector John Lewis greeting community members on Kingston Ave.
Tonight: DI John Lewis, former 71st CO, to Be Honored
An event honoring the former commanding officer of the 71st Precinct, Deputy Inspector John Lewis, along with several other police officers and firefighter who work tirelessly to keep our community safe, will take place tonight at 935 Eastern Parkway [between Troy and Schenectady Aves.] at 7:00pm.
Please Say Tehillim For…
Please take a moment and say a Kapitel Tehillim for a Refuah Shlaima for Chaya Miriam bas Ester Leah, a newborn baby girl in critical condition.
Registration for Menorah Parade Extended
The Mitzvah Tank Parade office has issued a clarification regarding the annual Chanukah Menorah parade that is scheduled to take place Monday night. Contrary to what was understood before, those who participated in the parade last year will still have to register for this year’s parade.
Shabbos at Besht: Mud of Chanukah and Thanksgiving
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Motty Lipskier will lead a discussion on the topic: Mud Made of Chanukah and Thanksgiving.
Coming Soon: Chabad of Mineola Chanukah Telethon
Chabad of Mineola, Long Island, under the leadership of Rabbi Anchelle Perl, will be hosting a Telethon on Sunday, December 8, from 7:00 until 11:00 PM. More details in the extended article.
Moshav Concert to Benefit Released Time
A live concert will take place in the heart of Brooklyn this Chanukah, with the proceeds going to support the Released Time program of the NCFJE.
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