New Engagement!
Yossel Rosenberg (Monsey, NY) and Gitty Oberlander (Budapest, Hungary)
Yeshiva College and Our Big Kitchen Host Gala
Yeshiva College and Our Big Kitchen hosted their annual Gala Dinner at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, in honour of Harry Triguboff’s 85th birthday. Over one thousand guests attended the event .
Israeli Court Allows Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount
In a precedent-setting ruling an Israeli magistrate court judge ruled that the police “must make sure that Jews are able to pray on the Temple Mount” – in a ruling replete with harsh criticism of the police’s policies on the Temple Mount.
8:00pm: What Is the Rebbe’s Opinion on Homebirth?
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 204, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: How To Create Balance Between Tznius and Maintaining a Strong Emotional Passion Between Spouses? Is It Important to the Rebbe That I Live in Crown Heights? Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Anger? Should We Be Following Health Guidelines Regarding Time Between Pregnancies? What Is the Rebbe’s Opinion on Homebirth? How Do I Deal with a Spouse Who Does Not Share My Need for Emotional Connection?
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Shraga and Fraydee (nee Boyarsky) Putter (Crown Heights)
Outrage Over “Party” on Purim Eve
A “party” hosted on Purim eve was reminiscent of the party that was hosted by King Achashverosh, replete with mingling, food, live music and even a belly dancer, has drawn widespread shock and outrage – even forcing a Kashrus agency to rethink their policies for parties at venues they certify, and the venue to distance itself from the event.
New Engagement!
David Feinberg (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Mushky Israel (Sydney, Australia)
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Yochonon and Rozi (nee Varon) Goldman (
Photos: Purim in the Chabad Houses of Paris
Thousands of Jews in Paris, France felt the joy of Purim through the dozens of Chabad Houses spread throughout the capitol city. With Megillah readings, Mivtzoim and the distribution of Shalach Manot througout the streets of the city.
New Engagement!
Mendy Labkowski (Buffalo, NY) and Chaya Mushka (bas Levi) Vaisfiche (Montreal, Canada)
New Engagement!
Yanky Delevkowitz (Crown Heights) and Chaya Nash (Crown Heights)
Kosher Cooking Competition Draws Hundreds, Raises Thousands
While most were winding down their weekend, the party was only getting started at Cheder Chabad in Upper Park Heights. On Feb. 25, the school hosted its first annual Kosher Cooking Competition, turning the historic former Beth Jacob synagogue into a loud, colorful and aromatic gathering place for the community to witness more than 30 contestants vie not only for bragging rights, but a kitchen makeover worth an estimated $20,000.
In High and Low Tides, CTeeners Find Jewish Pride
CTeen wrapped up the epic 10th Annual Shabbaton this weekend, with an emotional and uplifting Motzai Shabbos Havdalah, as well Banquet at Brooklyn’s Pier 12; both events featured a heartfelt tribute to the victims of Stoneman Douglas High School.
Shabbos at the Besht: Yasher Kochacha Sheshibarta
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf, an educator, will lead a discussion on the topic of “Yasher kochacha sheshibarta.”
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Michoel and Zelda (nee Gutnick) Lerner (Crown Heights)
Weekly Story: No Longer A Sardine
The Sardine in the can is complete, from its head to its tail. That means a Jew can be learning Torah, – he has a head – and its fins and scales are noticeable, which figuratively means, that not only is the individual fulfilling all of the mitzvos, but he is doing so meticulously. In addition the sardine has its spine – demonstrating that this person has a backbone and conviction to fulfill the Torah and mitzvos.
Weekly Unique Photos of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of The Rebbe Rebbe at the Ohel in the 1960’s.
