On the corner of Carroll and Troy two cars collided, a black Infinity G35 sedan and a silver Oldsmobile Silhouette Minivan, both driven by members of Anash. One of the cars took a red but from witness statements no one was sure who did.
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The weeks preceding Pesach are very hectic throughout the Jewish community. It is the time when many people clean their homes from top to bottom in an effort to remove every trace of chometz (leavened bread). In addition, it is common practice to give a rabbi power of attorney to sell our chometz to a non-Jew. This practice has become a standard in all Jewish communities, in both the private and the public sectors.
Brooklyn, NY — This past Shabbos a very professional and brazen burglary took place on Montgomery St between Brooklyn and New York mid afternoon. The family came home after a routine visit they do on Shabbos afternoon between 1:00pm and 3:00pm to find their house ransacked, cash, jewelry and electronics were taken.
The incident was reported to the police and an investigator was immediately assigned to the case. Evidence Collection Team that responded in order to gather evidence such as fingerprints and the likes quickly noted that the burglar or burglars used gloves. The investigator commented that this was a very professional burglary, one that they haven’t seen in quite some time in the neighborhood.
The Rebbe had a custom on the first night of Pesach of visiting the sedorim of the various mosdos; the Yeshiva kitchen at 1414 President St., FREE, Machon Chana and at times Hadar Hatorah. The Rebbe would come in to see how everyone was ready for the seder with their Kaara (Seder plate). This custom went for many years.
In 5737 (1977) when visiting Machon Chana, the Rebbe asked who would be conducting the seder for the girls. The Rebbe was told that it would be Rabbi Moshe Feller (head shliach of the upper Midwest in MN). The Rebbe then asked who would be asking the four kashes. When the Rebbe was told that it would be (the then young boy) Mendel Feller (today Rabbi Feller, Shliach in MN), the Rebbe turned to the child and pointing to his father Rabbi Moshe Feller, asked “Does he know the answers”? Everyone in the room laughed, perceiving the Rebbe’s comment as a humorous one. The Rebbe gave his blessing and left.
Toronto, ON — During the week of Yud Alef Nissan, in honor of the Rebbe’s 105th Birthday, A Mitzvah Tank went out into the streets of Toronto to spread Torah and Mitzvohs and the Spirit of the Holiday of Pesach to the Jewish Community at large.
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Whippany, NJ — The Chaya Esther Hebrew Schools of Old Bridge and Fair Lawn, under the auspices of Bris Avrohom, attended The Exodus Experience in Whippany, NJ last Sunday, March 25th. Over 100 students, teachers and parents participated in the hands-on activities which retold the story of Passover. The children had an opportunity to learn about life in ancient Egypt, the Ten Plagues, how Moses led the Jewish people across the Red Sea and the giving of the Torah to the Israelites.
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.
Today, the 13th of Nissan, marks the first Yartzeit of Reb Mendel Shemtov. Reb Mendel’s personality and his message that came through in all his actions, words, and thoughts were dedicated to the Rebbe and his Shluchim. He was not an official Shliach although on many occasions he was given specific missions from the Rebbe. He was a businessman. However, his real business that continuously burned in his soul – was Shluchim, Shlichus and to bring Nachas Ruach to the Rebbe who he loved with every single fiber of his Neshama.
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