New Engagement!
Naftali Marazow (Montreal, Canada) to Chayale Raitport (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday night, 8:00pm, at the JCM
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Monday: Travel Restriction Announced for New York City
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has announced a travel restriction for Monday starting at 6:00am, restricting non essential travel throughout the city.
Shots Fired In Crown Heights, No Injuries Reported
Just as New York City hunkered down for a nor’easter set to blanket the city in up to two feet of snow, someone in Crown Heights felt the need to try to shoot someone else. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Video of the Day
At the Levaya of Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski z”I that took place in Eretz Yisroel Sunday, the Niftar asked that no hespedim should be delivered and instead they should just sing the song he composed over 60 years ago, ‘Hoshia Es Amecha’. The niggun had been picked up by the Rebbe, and was sung by many farbrengens.
Snow Day: Crown Heights School Cancelations
The following Crown Heights schools have announced cancelations or delays for Monday, February 1st due to weather conditions:
8:00pm: What Can We Learn About the Covid Vaccine From the Rebbe’s Attitude to Previous Vaccinations?
The topics in this week’s 342nd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: What Can We Learn About the Covid Vaccine From the Rebbe’s Attitude to Previous Vaccinations? What Can We Do to Honor the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka as the Rebbe’s Partner? How Can I Heal From an Abusive Home? What Can We Say to Disillusioned Teenagers Who Have Experienced Losses? How Do We Explain to Our Children Prayers Not Being Fulfilled?
Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski OB”M Behind The Lectern With Torah Cafe
In connection with the heartbreaking passing of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski OB”M, here are some insightful and edifying lectures in his honor and memory presented by Torah Cafe.
The Latest Volume of Sefer Hasichos Now in Stores
Sichos in English is proud to annouce that the seventh volume of Sefer Hasichos is now available for purchase thanks to the far-sighted vision of the Malamud family.
BDE: Rabbi Avraham Twerski, 90, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Avraham Twerski OBM, a talmid chacham and famous psychiatrist who authored multiple books used widely in the Jewish world. He passed away on Sunday, the 18th of Shvat, 5781.
New Engagement!
Mendel Vogel (London, England) to Mushka Zarchi (Puerto Rico) L’Chaim: Tonight, Sunday night at the JCM
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended February 1st and 2nd
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended Monday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 2nd for snow operations. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Package Thief Out of Luck After Choosing Wrong Crown Heights Block
A package thief – who already made a bad decision to steal in the first place – was down on his luck Motzei Shabbos after picking the worst possible Crown Heights block, at the worst possible time, to steal packages on. Job Final: One Under.
Rabbi YY Jacobson Releases Urgent Video
There is a yid who owes money to the mafia and is getting terrible threats from them day and night. They threatened to kill him and his entire family השם ירחם. He has no peace of mind! Rabbi Jacobson implores you to donate now!
Oholei Torah Burglar Wanted by the Police
The NYPD’s 77th Precinct – which is responsible for the north section of Crown Heights – has published a wanted poster looking for information on a burglar that targeted Oholei Torah.
Brisker Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik, 99, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik OBM, the rosh yeshiva of the Brisk yeshiva in Jerusalem. He passed away three months after being diagnosed with the COVID-19.
Attempted Terror Attack at Gush Etzion Junction Thwarted
Security forces on Sunday morning thwarted a terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction. Initial reports indicate that the terrorist drew a knife and started running toward the junction, but was quickly neutralized by soldiers stationed there.
Large Storm To Blanket NYC With Snow Sunday Night
A large storm system is projected to dump at least six inches of snow on New York City Sunday night, in what meteorologists are warning may very well be the snow storm of the year.
