Vehicle Overturns On Utica Ave after Swerving Around A Pedestrian
A car driving on Utica Ave overturned Motzei Shabbos after swerving to miss a pedestrian crossing the street. Initial reports indicated that there were people trapped inside the car, but no serious injuries were reported.
In Case You Were Unsure, Grubhub and Seamless Are not Certified Under the OK
A Kashrus Alert sent from the OK Kosher certification, should stand as a reminder for all door to door food delivery consumers, not everything you can purchase from Grubhub or Seamless.com are kosher.
10:00PM: Tanya Applied Episode 51 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Tanya Applied Episode 51 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10:00PM–10:30PM EDT.
Ukraine Invasion Expected This Week, US to Evacuate Ukraine Embassy
The invasion of Ukraine is immanent according to US officials, with the timeline being as short as a couple of days.
Car Ramming in Shimon Hatzadik Neighborhood in Jerusalem
A 20-year-old man was moderately injured in a car-ramming attack that took place last night (Saturday night) in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood in Jerusalem.
Travel Advisory Issued Sunday For New York City
The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, February 13. According to the latest forecast, light snow is expected to develop early Sunday morning at around 4 a.m. and continue through the afternoon.
JEM: How To Look For The Positive In Every Individual
“Judge every person favorably:” it’s arguably one of the most famous passages in the Mishnah, and one on which Chabad puts a particular emphasis. Indeed, Chabad institutions around the world are known for their inviting, warm approach toward Jews of all stripes, no matter their level of observance.
Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp Ends On A High
The Tzeirei Hashluchim Winter Camp of the Shluchim Office wrapped on a high with over 150 Young Shluchim returning home full of inspiration and Chayus.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Purim Katan in Moscow 1927 and Maamar VKibel HaYehudim
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Picture of the Day
In this pjoto, Rabbi Shmully Avtzon is being interviewed for an upcoming video presentation that will be played in Yeshivos around the world to launch the global Matanos initiative.
BESHT: Which Adar is the real Adar? The Halachos of a Leap Year
Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Klein studied at Chabad Yeshivos in the UK and Miami before receiving his Smicha from Rabbi Faitel Levin in Melbourne, Australia. He currently writes for Chabad.org. He also gives regular shiurim at the Chabad house of Pratt Institute and Clinton Hill and is available for one on one learning sessions.
Friday: Shabbos Tzuzamen Begins
On Friday morning after playing special “Shabbos Tzuzamen” ice breaker games the Yaldei Hashluchim went on Mivtzoim in their various local communities and prepared for an uplifting Shabbos together.
Weekly Story: The Great Exodus
As I have noted during the past year, I am presently working on the two-volume biography of the Frierdiker Rebbe. The last few weeks, I have been mainly focusing on the chassidim’s exodus from Russia, after WWII, and the Frierdiker Rebbe’s involvement in it. The following is from my notes / initial draft on this chapter in Lubavitch history. I would appreciate whoever can add additional pertinent information.
Baby Boy!
Yisroel and Miriam (nee Glazer) Goldstein from Crown Heights, United States had a baby boy!
Shalom Zachor: 555 Crown Street Apt. 2E
Baby Boy!
Menachem and Rivka (nee Uzan) Mahpour from Crown Heights, United States had a baby boy!
Shalom Zachor: 559 Montgomery Street (between Brooklyn & New York Ave)
Alternate Side Parking Suspended February 12th
Alternate Side Parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Saturday, February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday. Meters will remain in effect.
