IDF Soldier Killed in Gaza
An IDF soldier from an elite unit was killed on Sunday night during an operation in the Gaza Strip. Another soldier was injured and evacuated to the Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva. Their families have been notified.
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Senior Hamas Leader Assassinated in Gaza Sunday
A senior Hamas leader was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip Sunday night, Arab sources have reported.
Rare Judaica to be Auctioned Off
The Valmadonna Trust Library, which includes some rare Chabad Manuscripts and books, has a section that is scheduled to be auctioned off this week by the Kestenbaum & Company Auction house.
Jewish Woman Pushed by Emotionally Disturbed Man
In an unprovoked incident, a Jewish woman was pushed while waiting for traffic light on Lefferts Ave Sunday morning. The perpetrator, who appeared angry for an unknown reason, fled the scene.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended November 12
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Monday, November 12th, 2018 for Veterans Day (Observed). All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
New Engagement!
Mendy Hecht (Los Angeles, CA) and Chani Spielman (Crown Heights)
Vehicle Overturns on Lefferts Overnight
The driver of a car fled the scene last night, after flipping his car on Lefferts Ave. No other cars appear to have been damaged, and no one appears to have been hurt.
A massive dome is lifted onto the Kaliningrad Synagogue, March 2018
Eighty Years After Destruction, A Synagogue Rises Once Again
Destroyed by the Nazis, one of Europe’s most impressive Jewish monuments, the New Synagogue of Konigsberg, has now been restored to its former glory.
8:00pm: What Attitude Should One Have to Conservative and Reform Judaism?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 235, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: What Attitude Should One Have to Conservative and Reform Judaism? What Is the Rebbe’s Opinion About Creating an Endowment? Homosexuality: How Can It Be Prohibited If It Is Innate? Why Does Judaism Reject the Messiah That Other Religions Have Embraced?
Terrorist Torches Israeli Greenhouse
A terrorist set a greenhouse alight on Friday in a town adjoining the Gaza Strip before being caught by security forces.
In an early morning violent incident, a man was shot twice in the center of Crown Heights Jewish community. The man, critically injured, was transported to Kings County Hospital for treatment.
Shooting in the Heart of Crown Heights Shabbos Morning
In an early morning violent incident, a man was shot twice in the center of Crown Heights Jewish community. The man, critically injured, was transported to Kings County Hospital for treatment.
#Tefillin4pittsburgh Starts to Take Off
Following the tragedy in Pittsburgh, a grassroots initiative to put tefillin on Jews worldwide in memory of those killed in Pittsburgh was launched. Now, the results are in.
71st Precinct Tweets Images of Friday Morning Robber
The NYPDs 71st Precinct that covers the Crown Heights area has posted a tweet showing the armed robber who assaulted and robbed a Jewish man early Friday morning. They have requested the public’s help in identifying him.
For The Love of Learning
Aharon Hersh Fried, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Yeshiva University, tackled some difficult questions about education in a recent article. Why are some demographics of people more likely to outperform in the STEM subjects? Would we actually be doing a favor to our children by teaching in a “Western” manner?
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This Weeks Shalom Zachar List
We present the Shalom Zachar list for the week of Toldos:
JEM: The Rebbe Gives Blessings for Children, and they are Fulfilled
JEM has released a short clip of the Rebbe giving blessings for children, and the follow up on some previous blessings. A pair of twins born, and a purchase of a baby carriage in advance of the baby, the Rebbe manages to create a smile at every encounter.
Picture of the Day
Rabbi Avraham Shemtov, director of Lubavitch activities in Greater Philadelphia PA, attends a security briefing and memorial to the Pittsburgh Kedoshim this week hosted by Philadelphia Police Chaplaincy. It was attended by the Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Inspector, 3 Precinct captains, State Police commander, Homeland security, the LT. Governor, 3 Congressmen, numerous elected officials, and all the Rabbonim of NE Philadelphia. There was over 500 people in attendance at this event.
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