PSA: School Zone Speed Cameras
As of today, the city school zone speed cameras are operating Monday through Friday from 6:00am through 10:00pm. Driving 10 mph over the posted speed limit gets you a $50 ticket by mail.
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Anti-Semitic Robbery in London, 2 Arrested
Two people have been arrested in London following an Anti-Semitic robbery. One woman shouted “Heil Hitler,” and threatened to kill them, while an accomplice stole their phone.
Here’s My Story: Don’t Stop Now
Mr. Tuviah Friedman, a life-long Nazi hunter who founded the Institute for the Documentation of Nazi War Crimes, aided in the capture of hundreds of Nazis, including Adolf Eichmann. He was interviewed in his home in Haifa in March of 2010. This story has previously been published in the book My Story.
California Bill Ensures the Right to Hang Mezuzahs
A bill to ensure the right of Californians to hang mezuzahs on their door frames is moving through the state legislature, and looks primed to pass in the coming months, The Jewish News of Northern California reported.
Picture of the Day
A perfectly timed photo from space created a special image in a special place. With the sun at a perfect angle, the two Matzeivos inside the Ohel in Queens create two blurry, but unmistakable faces, ones that look uncannily like the Rebbe.
The Levaya of R’ Ezra Nagar OBM
The Levaya of R’ Ezra Nagar, OBM took place Wednesday, passing by 770 on its way to Eretz Yisroel for burial. A large crowd of community members came out to honor him.
Iran Attempts to Seize British Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf
Five armed boats belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tried to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, two US officials with direct knowledge of the incident told CNN.
A Weekly Medical Minute: Urgent Care, When Yes, and When No
CrownHeights.info: We present a new series titled “A Weekly Medical Minute.” In this series, we will publish useful tips and information from Medical Professionals on Health, Wellness, and Medical issues.
Picture of the Day
A search for a 35 year old Rebbi who disappeared in the ocean after saving an 11 year old boy moves into its second day. Despite the Coast Guard having called their teams off the search, a number of other Rescue Teams have joined the effort. Chaverim of Rockland, Hatzalah Air, and Shomrim of Baltimore have all joined in an effort to locate the missing man.
Shluchim get Rabbanut Certification
Beis HaMedrash L’Shluchim, a division of Merkos Suite 302, just completed the second annual comprehensive course for shluchim on all the requisite marriage halachos. The shiurim throughout this four-month course were given by Rabbi Yitzchok Kravitsky, head of Machon Havineini, and Rabbi Mordechai Farkash, shliach and rav in Bellevue, Washington.
250 Totally Immersed in Chinuch at Annual Kinus
Hundreds of Chabad educators from 42 Chabad schools from across North America, attended the 18th annual Kinus haMechanchim from early Monday to late Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Danbury CT.
A Jewish 77th Precinct Officer Gives Safety Tip for Driving
An Orthodox Jewish police officer that works in the 77th Precinct on the North end of Crown Heights, was featured in the 77th Precincts “77 at 7” safety video.
Chabad.org Series: Samarkand Stories – With Rabbi Hillel Zatlman
Rabbi Hillel Zaltman takes us back in time to the perilous days in the former Soviet Union when he lived in Samarkand and was active in the Chassidic “underground” to uphold Judaism under the dangerous and watchful eyes of the KGB.
Video of the Day
Brooklyn is full of light fingered opportunists who would happily walk off with a package or wallet if found unattended. Every once in a while though, a theft that occurs is just mind boggling, like this one. I know that garbage bins are a hot commodity here in Brooklyn, but do you really need to steal one?
(photo by Bentzi Sasson)
How One Teen Finds Inspiration at the Rebbe’s Resting Place
When 16-year old Eitan Suss of Teaneck, N.J., first heard about the Ohel a few years ago, he told his parents that he wanted to go, and they were happy to oblige. Eitan first went with his father and then with friends from school. Late last week, he returned with his family ahead of Gimmel Tammuz, the anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing, when an estimated 50,000 people flocked to the site.
Garbage Truck Overturns, Crushes Parked Cars
A garbage truck overturned Tuesday night in WIlliamsburg, crushing a row of parked cars in Williamsburg. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Grand Melbourne Melave Malka, and Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
In a momentous and cohesive display of community Achdus, the Melbourne Chabad and general community gathered for a grand Melave Malka. The sold-out event at The Timber Yard, a landmark Melbourne venue, boasted over 700 people in attendance.
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