Daily Archives: March 9, 2009
We here the staff of CrownHeights.info (such a big ‘staff’), would like to wish all of our readers (all the millions of you), a Happy and Frailichen Purim.
We would also like to caution you all to take extra care and keep this time a joyous one and not have to have one of our photographers around taking pictures of some unwanted incident ;-), rather have them take pictures of people all dressed up running around delivering Shalach Manot!
If you have any nice Purim pictures that you think should be in our Purim gallery email it to us at news@crownheights.info
Happy and Frailichen Purim From CrownHeights.info!
We here the staff of CrownHeights.info (such a big ‘staff’), would like to wish all of our readers (all the millions of you), a Happy and Frailichen Purim.
We would also like to caution you all to take extra care and keep this time a joyous one and not have to have one of our photographers around taking pictures of some unwanted incident ;-), rather have them take pictures of people all dressed up running around delivering Shalach Manot!
If you have any nice Purim pictures that you think should be in our Purim gallery email it to us at news@crownheights.info
Photo Gallery of Mincha and Machtzis Hashekel in 770
Full Gallery in the Extended Article!
Get into the spirit of Purim. Join us in dancing and singing. Plain and simple Purim joy. Click here to dance away a happy Purim!
With the help of some Katzman kinderlach, you will be guided into a frenzy of song and dance, which will put you into the right mood for Purim.
Cable Jew Video – Dance away a Happy Purim
Get into the spirit of Purim. Join us in dancing and singing. Plain and simple Purim joy. Click here to dance away a happy Purim!
With the help of some Katzman kinderlach, you will be guided into a frenzy of song and dance, which will put you into the right mood for Purim.
Expert says Grand Jury tainted with negative attitudes about Jews
NEW YORK NY — Prominent Jewish leaders expressed concern over the dismissal of religious bias claims occurring in the grand jury proceedings against Sholom Rubashkin.
In a hearing last month, lawyers for Mr. Rubashkin argued that witnesses and prosecutors made several statements during the grand jury implying negative stereotypes about Jewish people, tainting their perception of the defendant. In a decision filed on Friday, the court declared that those claims were unfounded.
“Any time allegations of bias appear in the justice system, it is deeply troubling,” said Rabbi Pesach Lerner, executive vice president of the National Council for Young Israel. “We call for a thorough independent review of the testimony and a change of venue where true justice can prevail.”
NEW YORK NY — Prominent Jewish leaders expressed concern over the dismissal of religious bias claims occurring in the grand jury proceedings against Sholom Rubashkin.
In a hearing last month, lawyers for Mr. Rubashkin argued that witnesses and prosecutors made several statements during the grand jury implying negative stereotypes about Jewish people, tainting their perception of the defendant. In a decision filed on Friday, the court declared that those claims were unfounded.
“Any time allegations of bias appear in the justice system, it is deeply troubling,” said Rabbi Pesach Lerner, executive vice president of the National Council for Young Israel. “We call for a thorough independent review of the testimony and a change of venue where true justice can prevail.”
Jewish Leaders React to Dismissal of Bias Claims in Rubashkin Case
Expert says Grand Jury tainted with negative attitudes about Jews
NEW YORK NY — Prominent Jewish leaders expressed concern over the dismissal of religious bias claims occurring in the grand jury proceedings against Sholom Rubashkin.
In a hearing last month, lawyers for Mr. Rubashkin argued that witnesses and prosecutors made several statements during the grand jury implying negative stereotypes about Jewish people, tainting their perception of the defendant. In a decision filed on Friday, the court declared that those claims were unfounded.
“Any time allegations of bias appear in the justice system, it is deeply troubling,” said Rabbi Pesach Lerner, executive vice president of the National Council for Young Israel. “We call for a thorough independent review of the testimony and a change of venue where true justice can prevail.”
N'shei Chabad of Rockland had a mivtzoim table at the annual Kosher Fair at Pathmark in Monsey yesterday. Hundreds of Jews visited the table that was laden with Shabbos candles, pushkas, pamphlets and Chassidus. The atmosphere was jovial and the mivtzoim materials were happily accepted by all. Mrs. P. Stanger of Albert Drive was the winner of the Kosher Quiz Raffle and proudly took possession of two Spice and Spirit cookbooks. Yasher Koach to Mrs. Yehudis Sassiver and Mrs. Yehudis Abramowitz for organizing the event and to Mrs. Chaya Jordan, Mrs.Yaffa Zager and Mrs. Miriam Bobroff and others for their outreach efforts at Sunday's Kosher Fair.
Picture of the Day ! – N’shei Chabad at Kosher Fair!
N’shei Chabad of Rockland had a mivtzoim table at the annual Kosher Fair at Pathmark in Monsey yesterday. Hundreds of Jews visited the table that was laden with Shabbos candles, pushkas, pamphlets and Chassidus. The atmosphere was jovial and the mivtzoim materials were happily accepted by all. Mrs. P. Stanger of Albert Drive was the winner of the Kosher Quiz Raffle and proudly took possession of two Spice and Spirit cookbooks. Yasher Koach to Mrs. Yehudis Sassiver and Mrs. Yehudis Abramowitz for organizing the event and to Mrs. Chaya Jordan, Mrs.Yaffa Zager and Mrs. Miriam Bobroff and others for their outreach efforts at Sunday’s Kosher Fair.
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
Community Alert – Don’t Drink and Drive
Full flyer in the Extended Article!
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, March 10 for Purim. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Tuesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, March 10 for Purim. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here for the 2009 Alternate Side Parking Regulations Suspension Calendar
With profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing, after a lengthy illness r"l, of R. Dovid Chai ben Nochum Hirsch HaLevi Levitan of New Haven, CT.
Reb Dovid is survived by his wife Batya and children, Avraham, Necha, Menachem Mendel, Chenya Rivka and Nochum Hirsch.
The Levaya will take place on Tuesday, Purim, and will be passing by 770 at around 9:30am and from there will be proceeding to the Montefiore Cemetary for the Kevura at 10:30am
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Reb Dovid is survived by his wife Batya and children, Avraham, Necha, Menachem Mendel, Chenya Rivka and Nochum Hirsch.
The Levaya will take place on Tuesday, Purim, and will be passing by 770 at around 9:30am and from there will be proceeding to the Montefiore Cemetary for the Kevura at 10:30am
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
Boruch Dayan Hoemes – R. Dovid Levitan OBM
With profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing, after a lengthy illness r”l, of R. Dovid Chai ben Nochum Hirsch HaLevi Levitan of New Haven, CT.
Reb Dovid is survived by his wife Batya and children, Avraham, Necha, Menachem Mendel, Chenya Rivka and Nochum Hirsch.
The Levaya will take place on Tuesday, Purim, and will be passing by 770 at around 9:30am and from there will be proceeding to the Montefiore Cemetary for the Kevura at 10:30am
Boruch Dayan Hoemes
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There will be Megilah readings throughout the day in Crown heights for men, women and children.
Monday, Purim evening:
9:00pm
Shain's Shul 390 Kingston Ave.
Tuesday, Purim day:
Starting 11:00 a.m. - EVERY HOUR, ON THE HOUR
(until 6:00 p.m., except 3:00 p.m.)
Cevra Shas 398 Kingston Av. [Montgomery St. corner Kingston Av.]
PSA: Need to hear Megila in Crown Heights?
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There will be Megilah readings throughout the day in Crown heights for men, women and children.
Monday, Purim evening:
9:00pm
Shain’s Shul 390 Kingston Ave.
Tuesday, Purim day:
Starting 11:00 a.m. – EVERY HOUR, ON THE HOUR
(until 6:00 p.m., except 3:00 p.m.)
Cevra Shas 398 Kingston Av. [Montgomery St. corner Kingston Av.]
Fire in a Jewish Home on Carroll Street
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A fire broke out in a Jewish home on Carroll Street this morning. The incident took place in 1340 Carroll, between Kingston and Brooklyn at around 10:00am.
More pictures in the Extended Article.
The Rebbe says:
1. The Talmud first tells us the ruling of Rava (a famous Amora) that, “One is obligated to become intoxicated on Purim until he does not know the difference between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai”, and then it recounts a very interesting story for us:
“Rabbah and Reb Zeira (two prominent Amora’im) had the Purim feast together. They became intoxicated. Rabbah arose and slaughtered Reb Zeira. The next day, Rabbah prayed for mercy on Reb Zeira’s behalf and revived him.
The following year Rabbah asked Reb Zeira, ‘Let master come and we will have the Purim feast together’. Reb Zeira answered him, ‘Not every time does a miracle occur’”.
1. The Talmud first tells us the ruling of Rava (a famous Amora) that, “One is obligated to become intoxicated on Purim until he does not know the difference between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai”, and then it recounts a very interesting story for us:
“Rabbah and Reb Zeira (two prominent Amora’im) had the Purim feast together. They became intoxicated. Rabbah arose and slaughtered Reb Zeira. The next day, Rabbah prayed for mercy on Reb Zeira’s behalf and revived him.
The following year Rabbah asked Reb Zeira, ‘Let master come and we will have the Purim feast together’. Reb Zeira answered him, ‘Not every time does a miracle occur’”.
Famous Purim Rebbe Sicha – Rabbah Killing Reb Zeira
The Rebbe says:
1. The Talmud first tells us the ruling of Rava (a famous Amora) that, “One is obligated to become intoxicated on Purim until he does not know the difference between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai”, and then it recounts a very interesting story for us:
“Rabbah and Reb Zeira (two prominent Amora’im) had the Purim feast together. They became intoxicated. Rabbah arose and slaughtered Reb Zeira. The next day, Rabbah prayed for mercy on Reb Zeira’s behalf and revived him.
The following year Rabbah asked Reb Zeira, ‘Let master come and we will have the Purim feast together’. Reb Zeira answered him, ‘Not every time does a miracle occur’”.
First Megilah Reading and Purim Party in the World!
CANTERBURY, New Zealand [CHI] — An overwhelming crowd filled the southern-most Chabad House in the world. Some two hundred people from across the country and the world, made their way to New Zealand’s only Chabad House. It was the first Chabad House globally to bring in Purim, due the time zone it is in. Rabbi Berri Spitetzki, assistant director of Chabad of New Zealand said, “This was definitely the largest crowd to congregate for Purim in the country’s history.”
Second Alarm Fire Destroys President Street House
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A fast moving fire tore through a home on President Street at around 11:00pm last night, Sunday. Many of the occupants were forced to jump from the windows to escape the flames. The fire quickly spread to all floors in the house and forced FDNY to elevate the fire to a ‘two alarm fire’.
More pictures and a video in the Extended Article.
Philanthropist Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, left, who pledged to help rebuild Chabad of Mumbai “to be even grander than before,” shares a word with Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg, father of murdered Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, on a landing at the heavily-damaged site of the former Chabad House.
MUMBAI — During the week of March 2, a series of meetings were held in Mumbai, India, to lay the groundwork for the future of Chabad-Lubavitch activities in the city.
Joining in the meetings, which included a tour of the Chabad House overtaken by terrorists last November, was Australian philanthropist Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, who pledged to help rebuild Chabad of Mumbai “to be even grander than before”; Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg, father of murdered Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg; and Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor of Thailand, who also oversees Chabad-Lubavitch in India.
Gutnick Discusses Future of Mumbai Chabad House
Philanthropist Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, left, who pledged to help rebuild Chabad of Mumbai “to be even grander than before,” shares a word with Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg, father of murdered Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, on a landing at the heavily-damaged site of the former Chabad House.
MUMBAI — During the week of March 2, a series of meetings were held in Mumbai, India, to lay the groundwork for the future of Chabad-Lubavitch activities in the city.
Joining in the meetings, which included a tour of the Chabad House overtaken by terrorists last November, was Australian philanthropist Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, who pledged to help rebuild Chabad of Mumbai “to be even grander than before”; Rabbi Nachman Holtzberg, father of murdered Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg; and Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor of Thailand, who also oversees Chabad-Lubavitch in India.
Tonight, Purim, Monday, March 9, 2009, at 9:30 pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a 40-minute live-streamed Purim class: How to Read the Newspaper – Learning from the Megilah How to Understand World Events. The class will have an accompanying curriculum which you can download.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#
Tonight! Global Purim Class, How To Read the Newpaper
Tonight, Purim, Monday, March 9, 2009, at 9:30 pm, Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a 40-minute live-streamed Purim class: How to Read the Newspaper – Learning from the Megilah How to Understand World Events. The class will have an accompanying curriculum which you can download.
To watch, please visit www.TheYeshiva.net
To listen via telephone, please call: 1-616-347-8000. Access code: 1007852#
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