Israel’s Draft Law To Be Changed, Temporarily Exempting Chareidim Over 21 from IDF draft
The Israeli government voted Sunday to approve a plan to lower the draft exemption age for haredi men to 21 – before increasing it to 23.
MONDAY: Siyum Sefer Zmanim To Be Held In Crown Heights
In honor of siyum Sefer Zmanim of Mishneh Torah, Irgun Torah is inviting the Crown Heights community to an event to mark this auspicious occasion.
Chabad of Long Beach Vandalized, Sefer Torah Stolen
A nightmare scenario took place at the Long Beach Chabad when they discovered that their shul had been broken into, vandalized, and Sifrei Torah had been stolen.
Flooding Hits Low Lying Brooklyn Areas As Henri Approaches
As hurricane Henri approaches the shores of Long Island Motzei Shabbos, torrential rains have caused significant flooding in the low lying areas of Brooklyn.
Igud Hamelamdim’s Global Avos Ubanim Excitement Never Ended
A look back at this year reveals that close to one thousand boys in 35 yeshivos worldwide, took part in Igud Hamelamdim ‘s revolutionary Avos Ubanim At-Home program, which catered to boys learning at home as well as in their local shuls.
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Banks to Take Actions to Prevent Overdraft Fees
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation requiring banks to take several actions that prevent overdraft fees. The legislation requires banking institutions that maintain checking accounts to pay checks in the order they are received.
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Asher and Devorah’le (nee Lebovic)Wilhelm (Crown Heights)
State Department Hit by Cyber Attack Amid Afghan Evacuation
The US State Department was hit with a new cyber attack in recent weeks, Fox News reported Saturday — as diplomats’ efforts to evacuate Americans and refugees from Afghanistan become ever more desperate.
Governor Cuomo today declared a State of Emergency for many New York State counties as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall in Long Island on Sunday afternoon.
State Of Emergency Declared As Hurricane Henri Set to Make Landfall On Long Island
Governor Cuomo today declared a State of Emergency for many New York State counties as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall in Long Island on Sunday afternoon.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Reb Yoel Knew Shas – Over the Top – Reb Yoel and Ponovitz
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.
The Twentieth Yahrzeit of Reb Dovid Deitsch, A”H
This Shabbos, Parshas Ki Seitzei, marked the twentieth Yahrzeit of Reb Dovid Deitsch, a”h , a loyal Chassid and a staunch supporter of many Chabad mosdos. Reb Dovid and his wife Sara were mainly known as the “Tatte and Mamme ” of the Mossad Chinuch Oholei Torah.
Two Hachnasas Sefer Torahs in Crown Heights Next Week
Two Hachnasas Sifrei Torah are planned for this coming week in Crown Heights, bringing a double dose of simcha to the community.
This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Shabbos Parshas Ki Setzei:
Weekly Story: Don’t Sell Them Short
Being that the new school year has begun or in other places is beginning shortly I decided to post the following thought which I heard from an Amshinover chossid, whom I met this past Shabbos. We were discussing the warm relationship between the Amshinover and the Rebbe and Frierdiker Rebbe. He related the following anecdote.
Manhole Fire Temporarily Shuts Down Kingston Ave Thursday Night
A manhole on Kingston Ave with a troubling history of fires flared up again Thursday night, sending flames and smoke billowing into the air.
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks on how war has its place in Judaism in a physical but especially In the spiritual sense.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Jews Go to War?
In this weeks Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman speaks on how war has its place in Judaism in a physical but especially In the spiritual sense.
PSA: New Red Light and Speeding Camera On New York Ave
A new red light and speeding camera has just been put up on New York Ave in Crown Heights, and people should know.
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