The Menorah That Outshone the Nazis
Coutesy of Chabad.org, we present a touching video of the power of the light of the Menorah. How it outshone the Nazis, and continues to spread light.
Child Assaulted in Williamsburg
In another unprovoked incident, a child was punched from behind in Williamsburg Sunday evening. The boy was thrown to the ground and the perpetrator fled.
Picture of the Day
Iconic Uncle Moishe and Benny Friedman were photographed speaking to each other at the RCCS event on Sunday. The event was to raise awareness and funds RCCS.
Three Soldiers Wounded in Car Ramming Attack in Israel
Three IDF soldiers were injured Monday afternoon in a terrorist ramming attack south of Jerusalem. Two of the three of the victims are listed in light condition, while the third is in moderate condition.
Yud Tes Kislev Event Banned by Satmar of London
A yearly Yud Tes Kislev event hosted by Merkos L’Toras Hachasidus of London was banned by the local Satmar yeshiva. The ban was published in a letter citing chabad’s “damaging” ways as the reason why.
Baby Boy!
Shmuli and Mushky Tuvel (Kew Gardens, NY)
Attempted Robbery On Brooklyn Ave
An attempted mugging on Brooklyn Ave was foiled after the victims screamed for help. With the help of community members and the NYPD, the perpetrators were placed under arrest.
Tzedaka Box Thief Caught Red Handed
A man attempted to steal a tzedaka box from a store on Kingston Ave Sunday afternoon. The owner chased after him and caught him, taking back the tzedaka box.
New Song, “Bad Days” by Yosef David
A young, up and coming musician and singer, Yosef David has released a new song called Bad Days. The song brings you through the roller coaster of personal relationships. Showing you how to overcome your bad days.
Measles Outbreak Spreads
The New Jersey Department of Health is warning residents of additional exposures associated with an outbreak of measles in Ocean County (Lakewood).
New Engagement!
Shneur Shusterman (Melbourne, Australia) and Mussi Stiefel (Almere, Netherlands)
Stress Less, The Jewish Way
Rabbi Adam Stein, together with his wife, Esther, has directed the Chabad House at Stony Brook University on Long Island, N.Y. He is releasing a course in association with chabad.org on handling stress. ‘Stress Less: The Jewish Way to Living in the Moment’ begins on Tuesday, Nov. 27
Rocket attack on Gaza during recent military escalation.
Israeli Base in the Heart of Gaza Strip
Hamas has been stunned by the revelation that the IDF essentially operated an “Israeli base” in the heart of the Gaza Strip, exposed by a botched intelligence-gathering operation earlier this month.
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Travel Tip: Cheaper Tickets to and from Israel
A reader of crownheights.info came across a travel tip for those traveling to and from Israel, and wanted to share with other readers. Its a simple tip, that can save you hundreds of dollars.
8:00pm: Chassidus Applied to the 19th of Kislev
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 237, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Chassidus Applied to the 19th of Kislev and Vayeishev, What can we do to help speed up Moshiach’s coming? What did the Rebbe mean when he said that avodas habirurim has concluded? Will we be able to converse with G-d after Moshiach comes? After Moshiach comes how will understand all the Torah verses and references that address a pre-Moshiach golus world? Why don’t revealed miracles happen today as they did in earlier generations?
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This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Vayishlach:
Caught on Camera: A Lost Wallet, Returned
A local school bus driver and Crown Heights Shomrim Volunteers act of chesed was caught on camera Friday. A wallet, dropped on Wednesday was returned to its rightful owner Friday morning, following tenacious detective work in finding its owner.
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