Purim at Friendship Circle is always a fun celebration, with silly costumes, exciting entertainment, and of course, delicious themed food. Every year, we make sure our families have a joyous Purim, and this year was no different. What made this year special was YOUR involvement.
An expanded nine justice panel of the High Court of Justice ruled on Monday to recognize conversions by the Reform and Masorti (Conservative) movements in Israel for the purposes of citizenship, ending a 15-year legal saga.
Levi and Chavi (nee Mangel) Simpson (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Chaim Shubov (Toronto, Canada) to Chaya Greenberg (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, at Rubashkin’s basement 1349 President
When Gabi and Avremy Shapiro first started the Shavua Newsletter, they didn’t expect it to quickly grow to a popular 30-page newsletter, but it sure did.
Purim at Chabad of Georgetown this year, headed by Shliach Rabbi Avrohom Holtzberg, was back in full force with close to 150 attending the Purim meal that went straight into Shabbat.
Making a shidduch is an incredible zechus. Something many people in our community strive to achieve. Making suggestions has become infinitely more accessible in the age of social media if only people would get past some basic misconceptions.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for New York City beginning Monday night through 4:00pm Tuesday. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected according to the National Weather Service.
Jewish Enrichment Press has released a new book by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, host of our weekly Motzoei Shabbos Chabad History Program. The new book is titled “Chabad and Gedolim II.”
The conclusion of the Mivtza Lechatchila Ariber in Oholei Torah Eighth Grade was marked with a thrilling, jam packed 48 hour trip filled with excitement, adventure and inspiration.
Watch a recap of this years Halikut Siyum from the Vaad Hatmimim. The siyum was attended by 300 bochurim and included a first-of-its-kind crossfire panel and special video presentation.
A recidivist package thief – caught multiple times in the past stealing packages in Crown Heights – was caught again Sunday night, thanks to a quick-thinking resident and Crown Heights Shomrim.
A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence-peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.
Following on the heels of the successful two week series of “Bringing Divinity into Marriage” that had over 1500 registrants, Mikvah.org has arranged a webinar to speak on this topic specifically for women experiencing primary or secondary infertility on Wednesday, 19 Adar – March 3, at 8:30 PM EST.
Aaron Levitin (Jerusalem, Israel) and Sarah Bacher (Johannesburg, South Africa) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Basement
After a fire damaged its kitchen this past Thursday, Crown Heights bagel shop and restaurant Bunch-O-Bagels will remain closed until further notice.
The Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated “Arctic Style” with more that 150 participants enjoying a creative and Covid-safe event at Chabad’s “Purim in the Arctic” party.
