Abrahamson Wins P.A.L. Competition Second Time!

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — For the second year running, 17-year-old Yosef Abrahamson, a student in Yeshiva Darchai Menachem, entered the Police Athletic League essay competitio. He won the ‘Commanding Officer of the 71st Precinct Award’ for the essay he wrote on Gangs and Interpersonal Violence.

At the ceremony this morning in One Police Plaza all the winners were awarded a plaque in honor of their achievements. Administrator and teacher Rabbi Chaim Perl said “we are very proud of Yosef, and we wish him much luck,” Yosef is graduating YDM this year.

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Info to be Menachem Avel the Gottleib Family

The Gottleib family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their daughter and sister, Chaya Mushka Gottleib OBM of Crown Heights, after a lengthy illness. She was 24.

They are at 456 Brooklyn Ave, Apt 1A [between Empire Blvd and Sterling St], from today, Wednesday until next week, Tuesday morning.

Davenning times are:

Shacharis 7:45
Mincha 8:00 PM (3:00 on Friday)
Maariv-Bizmano

Email you condolences: gottliebfamily1@juno.com

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B’soch Shear Avolei Tziyon V’yerushalayim

Rabbi Manis Friedman Clarifies His Statment

I would like to clarify the answer published in my name in last month’s issue of Moment Magazine.

First of all, the opinions published in my name are solely my own, and do not represent the official policy of any Jewish movement or organization.

Additionally, my answer, as written, is misleading.

It is obvious, I thought, that any neighbor of the Jewish people should be treated, as the Torah commands us, with respect and compassion. Fundamental to the Jewish faith is the concept that every human being was created in the image of G-d, and our sages instruct us to support the non-Jewish poor along with the poor of our own brethren.

D.O.T. Wasting No Time, Empire Project Underway

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — The traffic calming plan for Empire Boulevard, which has just been approved last week, is already being implemented. The Department of Transportation had crews at work at the intersections of Troy and Brooklyn Avenues cutting the streets and digging up the asphalt.

Statement From Chabad Regarding Manis Comments

BROOKLYN, NY — Regarding recent comments made by Rabbi Manis Friedman in response to a question posed by Moment Magazine, we vehemently disagree with any sentiment suggesting that Judaism allows for the wanton destruction of civilian life, even when at war.

In keeping with Jewish law, it is the unequivocal position of Chabad-Lubavitch that all human life is G-d given, precious, and must be treated with respect, dignity and compassion.

Hassidic Rabbi Wins National Design Award

A Hasidic Rabbi from Brooklyn has won a prestigious national award for the best-designed book published in 2008.

Rabbi Chaim Miller, who authored and designed the Kol Menachem Passover Haggadah, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award at a ceremony in the Roosevelt Hotel, New York, last week. Miller attributed his success to the influences of Kabbalah. “I have never had any formal training in design,” he confessed. “I think it was all those hours of studying the Kabbalah that must have nurtured my artistic soul.”

Unmasked CIA Spy Remembered at Chabad

MONROE, NY [CHI] — Every weekday morning, Mitch Wenzel of Monroe, NY dons Tefilin in memory of his son, Gregg, who was tragically killed in Ethiopia on July 9, 2003 at the age of 33.

In fact, the Tefilin Mitch dons belonged to his son. They were among the personal belongings returned to the family after his death.

“Suicide” – A Unique Letter from The Rebbe

Do all Jews go straight to Heaven? Is there a life in the next world for one who takes his own life? CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute presents a unique letter of the Rebbe, discussing the tragic consequence of suicide in the World to come; and stressing the importance of a Jew’s responsibility in this world. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: portraitofaleader.org

Security Measures Implemented for Upcoming Kinusim

Registering at the 2007 Kinus Hashluchim. Illustration Photo.

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — With each passing year the Kinus HaShluchim and Shluchos keeps growing, and with it the security concerns grow as well. The Vaad Hakinus sought a solution to remedy this concern, and came up with the idea of adding photos to the identification cards the attendees already wear.

Boruch Dayan Emes – Chaya Mushka Gottleib OBM

With deep pain and profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Chaya Mushka Gottleib OBM of Crown Heights, after a lengthy illness. She was 24.

Chaya Mushka is survived by her parents Asher Zellig and Rivka, sisters Zeldy Liberow (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Devorie Gansburg (Crown Heights), Malky Schmukler (Houston, Texas), Dina Sasonkin (Crown Heights), Brocha Rendler (Crown Heights), Raizy, Sari, and Mendy.

The Levaya will take place Today, Wednesday, and will be leaving from the Shomrim Hadas Chapel at 2:00pm, and will be passing by 770 at around 2:45pm.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes