Daily Archives: October 5, 2012
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Left: Stephanie Becker at the 2012 JHP New York Gala. Right: The building at 55 W 26th Street.
An Ivy League educated 28 year old Jewish woman plunged to her death on Thursday in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Stephanie Becker, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was a Co-Chair of the Chabad affiliated Steinhardt Jewish Heritage Programs New York Gala this year, fell from the 30th floor and left no note behind, according to authorities.
Chabad Honoree Falls to Her Death in Manhattan
Left: Stephanie Becker at the 2012 JHP New York Gala. Right: The building at 55 W 26th Street.
An Ivy League educated 28 year old Jewish woman plunged to her death on Thursday in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. Stephanie Becker, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was a Co-Chair of the Chabad affiliated Steinhardt Jewish Heritage Programs New York Gala this year, fell from the 30th floor and left no note behind, according to authorities.
What was it like to spend Sukkos with the Rebbe – under his personal guidance and attention? British businessman Zalmon Jaffe merited an unusually close friendship with the Rebbe and not only spent many holidays over the years in the Rebbe’s holy neighborhood, accompanied by wife Roselyn, but recorded the bustling events in a diary My Encounters with the Rebbe, which was published annually and widely enjoyed among the Rebbe’s Chassidim. CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute present the following collection of short stories and anecdotes, which were made available by Zalman's grandchildren.
Sukkos with the Rebbe: What It Was Like
What was it like to spend Sukkos with the Rebbe – under his personal guidance and attention? British businessman Zalmon Jaffe merited an unusually close friendship with the Rebbe and not only spent many holidays over the years in the Rebbe’s holy neighborhood, accompanied by wife Roselyn, but recorded the bustling events in a diary My Encounters with the Rebbe, which was published annually and widely enjoyed among the Rebbe’s Chassidim. CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute present the following collection of short stories and anecdotes, which were made available by Zalman’s grandchildren.
Chassidim of All Stripes Flock to Hear Mashpia
Rabbi Itcheh Ofen, Mashpia of Yeshivas Toras Emes-Chabad in Jerusalem, farbrenged Wednesday night at the Sukka of Rabbi Werner in Monsey. The Farbrengen drew a large crowd and lasted until the wee hours of the morning.
California Town Sees First Ever Sukkah Mobile
Rabbi Eli Cowen, who just recently moved on Shlichus to Humbolt County in Northern California along with his wife Mushkie, has taken to the streets of his new hometown with a Sukkah mobile, giving local Jews the opportunity o perform the Mitzvos of Yomtov.
Israeli Bochurim were bused from Crown Heights to Brighton Beach to help Jews perform the Mitzvah of Lulav and Esrog. The Mivtzoim initiative was arranged by the Va'ad Talmidei Hatmimim Ha'olami, in coordination with Rabbi Dovid Okunov of F.R.E.E.
Picture of the Day: Arba Minim on the Beach
Israeli Bochurim were bused from Crown Heights to Brighton Beach to help Jews perform the Mitzvah of Lulav and Esrog. The Mivtzoim initiative was arranged by the Va’ad Talmidei Hatmimim Ha’olami, in coordination with Rabbi Dovid Okunov of F.R.E.E.
Jews of all backgrounds descended upon Crown Heights in order to partake in the Simcha commemorating the drawing of the water in the times of the Beis Hamikdash. Live music continued deep into the night!
Photos: Thousands at Simchas Beis Hashoeva
Jews of all backgrounds descended upon Crown Heights in order to partake in the Simcha commemorating the drawing of the water in the times of the Beis Hamikdash. Live music continued deep into the night!
Picture of the Night: Our Watchers and Protectors
Standing by each and every night of Simchas Beis Hashoeva, the many volunteers of Shomrim were on hand to find lost children, give first aid, and lend a helping hand to the thousands of locals and visitors who came to Crown Heights to partake in the festivities.
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